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EU53 EPD

2003 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

23,876 mi
Last recorded23,876 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Zip9,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 EPD
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 23,876 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 23,865 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake hose connection leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2012 22,882 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 22,882 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 22,378 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 17,444 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 17,444 miles

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 11,617 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 5,306 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 1,917 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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EU53 EPD is a 2003 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EU53 EPD, 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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EU53 EPD is a 2003 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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