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EU55 VKO

2006 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,960 mi
Last recorded21,960 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2010
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Zip9,825 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 VKO
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2010 21,960 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 21,960 miles

Front Brake linked system has a seized caliper pivot. (3.2.B5)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 15,172 miles

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

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 VKO is a 2006 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 9,825 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 VKO, 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 20 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EU55 VKO registered?

EU55 VKO is a 2006 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 8 February 2006.

Is EU55 VKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU55 VKO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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