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EY12 VRD

2012 Piaggio Zip

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

143 mi
Last recorded143 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Zip8,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 VRD
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 143 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Jun 2024 15 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 140 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 140 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 9,518 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 8,737 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 6,645 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 3,986 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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EY12 VRD is a 2012 Piaggio Zip in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2012 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 8,933 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EY12 VRD, 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 14 years old, this Piaggio Zip is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EY12 VRD registered?

EY12 VRD is a 2012 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is EY12 VRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY12 VRD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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