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EU53 USH

2003 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,211 mi
Last recorded8,211 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Zip9,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 USH
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 8,211 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Cable rubbing and bearing slightly rough when turned (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 8,211 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Cable rubbing and bearing slightly rough when turned (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 7,986 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 7,973 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 7,973 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no border (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 7,973 miles

front mud guard loose

Fail 2 Mar 2019 7,973 miles

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

front mud guard loose

Pass 8 Sep 2017 7,973 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 6,069 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 2,893 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 2,893 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

front mudguard missing

Pass 21 Feb 2009 2,893 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 1,075 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 1,075 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 1,075 miles

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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 USH is a 2003 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EU53 USH, 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 USH is a 2003 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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