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AO66 HCG

2016 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

16,334 mi
Last recorded16,334 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Zip8,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO66 HCG
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 16,334 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 14,825 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 14,825 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 14,825 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 14,825 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 14,816 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 14,797 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 11,527 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 8,190 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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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AO66 HCG is a 2016 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 8,281 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO66 HCG, 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 10 years old, this Piaggio Zip is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AO66 HCG registered?

AO66 HCG is a 2016 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 14 October 2016.

Is AO66 HCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO66 HCG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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