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AE57 ACO

2007 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

29,381 mi
Last recorded29,381 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Zip9,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE57 ACO
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 29,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 May 2021 29,379 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected engine running to fast on idol and not stopping drive (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body insecure (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 28,379 miles

Front mudguard missing

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2016 28,060 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 20,099 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 20,099 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 1 May 2014 14,385 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 1 May 2014 14,385 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 22 May 2013 12,594 miles

Clock plastic deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2012 11,099 miles

Scatched speedo glass

Pass 3 Sep 2011 10,142 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 9,757 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 9,757 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?

Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
987
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
18,758
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 1,911
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 1,706
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 1,581
Tyre tread not clearly visible 1,455
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,453
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AE57 ACO is a 2007 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2007 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 9,524 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Piaggio Zip fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 1,911 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE57 ACO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Zip typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 19 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE57 ACO is a 2007 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 6 September 2007.

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