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GU13 XKV

2013 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,464 mi
Last recorded17,464 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2013 Piaggio Zip8,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU13 XKV
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 17,464 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 17,183 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 16,723 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 16,721 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 15,535 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 15,535 miles

All direction indicators not working All indicators effected my other lamps (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 15,535 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 11,561 miles

Centre Front Steering bearings are slightly knotchy

Nearside Rear Inner Slight 2 stroke oil leak

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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GU13 XKV is a 2013 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2013 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 8,334 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 GU13 XKV, 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 13 years old, this Piaggio Zip is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GU13 XKV registered?

GU13 XKV is a 2013 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 2 May 2013.

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