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AU03 CXV

2003 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

8,982 mi
Last recorded8,982 miles
Recorded on5 May 2010
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Zip9,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 CXV
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2010 8,982 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 8,982 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 8,975 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

front fork getting weak

Fail 13 Mar 2009 9,873 miles

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

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

front fork getting weak

Pass 27 Mar 2008 7,715 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 6,512 miles

Oil leak

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 5,397 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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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AU03 CXV is a 2003 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 9,351 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 AU03 CXV, 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 23 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU03 CXV registered?

AU03 CXV is a 2003 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is AU03 CXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 CXV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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