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AU06 KMY

2006 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

31,922 mi
Last recorded31,922 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Zip9,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 KMY
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 31,922 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 30,517 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2024 30,492 miles

Brake cable insecure rear brake cable locator broken/missing > cable not secure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 29,192 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 27,531 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limit and worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 25,903 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 25,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 23,483 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 21,613 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 19,941 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 18,097 miles

rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 3 Jul 2015 16,343 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 16,333 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 14,523 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 14,523 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 12,732 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 10,984 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 9,106 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 7,309 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 5,393 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 5,393 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(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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AU06 KMY is a 2006 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 9,825 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 AU06 KMY, 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 20 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU06 KMY registered?

AU06 KMY is a 2006 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 7 July 2006.

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