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CA51 GKL

2002 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,854 mi
Last recorded11,854 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Zip9,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 GKL
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 11,854 miles

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

advise front offside indicator glass missing but showing amber light

advise seat will not lock but secure

Fail 31 Jul 2015 11,854 miles

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

Offside Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

advise front offside indicator glass missing but showing amber light

advise seat will not lock but secure

Pass 9 Aug 2007 11,078 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 10,931 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 20 May 2006 9,021 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 9,000 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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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CA51 GKL is a 2002 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 9,820 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 CA51 GKL, 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 24 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CA51 GKL is a 2002 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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