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BX12 HHG

2012 Piaggio Zip

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

4,707 mi
Last recorded4,707 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Zip8,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX12 HHG
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 4,707 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 4,707 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 4,192 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 3,893 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 3,616 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 3,616 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 May 2019 2,912 miles
Pass 20 May 2018 2,089 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 1,370 miles
Pass 22 May 2016 920 miles
Fail 22 May 2016 920 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 831 miles

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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BX12 HHG is a 2012 Piaggio Zip in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 8,933 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BX12 HHG, 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 14 years old, this Piaggio Zip is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BX12 HHG registered?

BX12 HHG is a 2012 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is BX12 HHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX12 HHG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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