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2003 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,692 mi
Last recorded27,692 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Zip9,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 EUR
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 27,692 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 13 Jul 2012 27,691 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Jul 2011 17,759 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 5,367 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 2,304 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 2,304 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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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DK03 EUR is a 2003 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 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 DK03 EUR, 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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DK03 EUR is a 2003 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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