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HV02 VVR

2002 Piaggio Zip

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

16,247 mi
Last recorded16,247 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Zip9,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 VVR
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 16,247 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 16,247 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 15,075 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front front mudguard missing

Fail 5 Dec 2019 15,075 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front front mudguard missing

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2016 27,964 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 2,796 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front tyre worn

Rear Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 27,961 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Front tyre pressure low

Front tyre worn

Speedo cable snapped

Pass 20 Jun 2012 27,961 miles

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 27,961 miles

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

Rear Brake lever excessively damaged (3.2.A1c)

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 21,972 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 21,972 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 9,270 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 9,258 miles

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

advise; front tyre perrished.

Fail 21 Feb 2009 9,258 miles

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

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

advise; front tyre perrished.

Fail 12 Feb 2007 8,124 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 8,124 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 6,845 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 6,845 miles

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

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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HV02 VVR is a 2002 Piaggio Zip in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 9,820 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 HV02 VVR, 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 24 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HV02 VVR is a 2002 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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