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AY53 FVA

2003 Piaggio Zip

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

6,069 mi
Last recorded6,069 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Zip9,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 FVA
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 6,069 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 6,067 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 6,057 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 6,049 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 4,863 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 3,285 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2006 3,279 miles

Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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AY53 FVA is a 2003 Piaggio Zip in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AY53 FVA, 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 AY53 FVA registered?

AY53 FVA is a 2003 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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