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EU55 DVO

2005 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

5,229 mi
Last recorded5,229 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Zip8,942 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 DVO
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 5,229 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 20 May 2016 5,229 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2015 8 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 19,293 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 19,293 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2013 15,255 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 15,255 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2012 13,708 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 13,451 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 13,451 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 7,293 miles

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 12 Dec 2009 7,282 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 6,432 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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EU55 DVO is a 2005 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 8,942 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 EU55 DVO, 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 21 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EU55 DVO registered?

EU55 DVO is a 2005 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 14 December 2005.

Is EU55 DVO safe to buy?

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