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EN66 VJX

2016 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

15,433 mi
Last recorded15,433 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Zip8,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN66 VJX
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 15,433 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 9,025 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 9,853 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 9,441 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 9,412 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working front and rear brakes (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 9,296 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 9,296 miles

Front Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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EN66 VJX is a 2016 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EN66 VJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN66 VJX registered?

EN66 VJX is a 2016 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 22 December 2016.

Is EN66 VJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN66 VJX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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