MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,238 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
front brake has poor lever 'feel'
rear suspension slightly stiff
stop lamps inoperative, not required on moped. May remain illuminated.
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
front brake has poor lever 'feel'
rear suspension slightly stiff
stop lamps inoperative, not required on moped. May remain illuminated.
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
rear suspension stiff
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AU53 HXG is a 2003 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 HXG, 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 HXG is a 2003 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 14 November 2003.
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