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FX51 KZH

2001 Piaggio Zip

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,779 mi
Last recorded32,779 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 KZH
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 32,779 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 32,706 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 18,573 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 15,438 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 15,408 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 13,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 10,466 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 10,466 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 7,175 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 7,175 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 7,175 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 7,175 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 7,175 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 May 2008 6,951 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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FX51 KZH is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KZH, 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 KZH registered?

FX51 KZH is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 10 October 2001.

Is FX51 KZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 KZH shows 14 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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