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AU53 HLF

2003 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

21,373 mi
Last recorded21,373 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Zip9,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 HLF
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 21,373 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 21,373 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect folks (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced side stand insecure (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2022 19,014 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 22,845 miles

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 22,845 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2020 18,978 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 9,251 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear shock absorber lacking in damping

Fail 24 Jul 2019 9,243 miles

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock On left hand lock lower yoke fouling inner fairing (2.1.4 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Brake pads above legal limit but broken with large parts of pads missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel fixing missing (single fixing) Split pin and nut cap missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear shock absorber lacking in damping

Pass 18 Sep 2017 6,898 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 6,898 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 6,785 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 6,785 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 6,781 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 6,242 miles

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

Front brake slight binding

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2007 5,290 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 3,927 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 3,927 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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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AU53 HLF is a 2003 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AU53 HLF, 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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AU53 HLF is a 2003 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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