MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,247 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)
Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)
Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
front tyre showing early signs of perishing.advise to change asap
Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
front tyre starting yo perish
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FX51 FVY is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 2001 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 10,228 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 FX51 FVY, 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 25 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was FX51 FVY registered?
FX51 FVY is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 24 September 2001.
Is FX51 FVY safe to buy?
The MOT history for FX51 FVY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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