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FE02 FVJ

2002 Piaggio Zip

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

9,644 mi
Last recorded9,644 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Zip9,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE02 FVJ
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 9,644 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 May 2014 9,644 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 14,359 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 14,359 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 12,238 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 11,847 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 11,713 miles

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

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

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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FE02 FVJ is a 2002 Piaggio Zip in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 9,820 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 FE02 FVJ, 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 24 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FE02 FVJ registered?

FE02 FVJ is a 2002 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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The MOT history for FE02 FVJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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