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FJ53 LCU

2003 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,600 mi
Last recorded8,600 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2006
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Zip9,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 LCU
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2006 8,600 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 8,600 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

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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FJ53 LCU is a 2003 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FJ53 LCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ53 LCU registered?

FJ53 LCU is a 2003 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is FJ53 LCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ53 LCU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FJ53 LCU have outstanding finance?

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