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BX58 XRC

2009 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

18,772 mi
Last recorded18,772 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Zip9,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX58 XRC
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 18,772 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 18,772 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 18,772 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Mar 2023 18,772 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Mar 2022 18,605 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 18,605 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2021 17,532 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 17,531 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 17,078 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 17,078 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 16,278 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 16,278 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 15,608 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2017 14,944 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 14,934 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 14,637 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 14,637 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 10 Jan 2015 14,371 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 14,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Plate brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.B2a)

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))

Pass 17 Jan 2014 13,604 miles

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(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 31 Jan 2013 12,528 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 12,528 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

headlamp test not done

Pass 18 Jan 2012 10,519 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 10,517 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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BX58 XRC is a 2009 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 9,449 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 BX58 XRC, 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 17 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BX58 XRC registered?

BX58 XRC is a 2009 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 26 January 2009.

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