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BT16 LVY

2016 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,117 mi
Last recorded7,117 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Zip8,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT16 LVY
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 7,117 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 6,841 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 6,624 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 6,624 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 5,310 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2019 5,309 miles

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

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

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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BT16 LVY is a 2016 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 8,281 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 BT16 LVY, 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 10 years old, this Piaggio Zip is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BT16 LVY registered?

BT16 LVY is a 2016 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 10 June 2016.

Is BT16 LVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT16 LVY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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