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AK02 HXW

2002 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,895 mi
Last recorded14,895 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Zip9,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 HXW
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2011 14,895 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear brake lock-nut seized in spindle restricting adjustment

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

Rear tyre tread pattern wearing low and plug is visible in face of tyre

Pass 4 Nov 2010 14,052 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 10,638 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 10,277 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 10,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 1 May 2007 10,206 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 9,233 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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AK02 HXW is a 2002 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 9,820 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 AK02 HXW, 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 24 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK02 HXW is a 2002 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 27 April 2002.

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