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AY10 DBU

2010 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

9,021 mi
Last recorded9,021 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Piaggio Zip9,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY10 DBU
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 9,021 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 7,769 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 7,769 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 7,769 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 5,760 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 5,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 5,607 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 5,607 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 5,547 miles

Front Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine over reving when stationary

Pass 20 Mar 2017 5,182 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 5,178 miles

Front Brake linked system has a seized caliper pivot. (3.2.B5)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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AY10 DBU is a 2010 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2010 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 9,254 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 AY10 DBU, 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 16 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY10 DBU registered?

AY10 DBU is a 2010 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 2 August 2010.

Is AY10 DBU safe to buy?

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