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HF03 KFY

2003 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

31,239 mi
Last recorded31,239 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Zip9,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 KFY
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2015 31,239 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 31,239 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 31,136 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 31,136 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Offside Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Rear Brake cable excessively corroded (3.2.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 30,852 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 30,838 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 17 May 2010 26,925 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

indicators slightly affected by the horn

Fail 13 Apr 2010 26,812 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

indicators slighty affected by horn

Pass 19 Feb 2009 23,072 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 22,727 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 12,545 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 12,497 miles

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 3 May 2006 9,625 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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HF03 KFY is a 2003 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HF03 KFY, 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.

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What year was HF03 KFY registered?

HF03 KFY is a 2003 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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