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HW13 AEP

2013 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,163 mi
Last recorded15,163 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2013 Piaggio Zip8,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW13 AEP
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 15,163 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play Needs adjusting. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Lower Oil Leak probably from oil pre mix tank being overfilled.

No Mirrors fitted.

Offside Front Lever Bent

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 15,163 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick Need to be replaced. (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play Needs adjusting. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Lower Oil Leak probably from oil pre mix tank being overfilled.

No Mirrors fitted.

Offside Front Lever Bent

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 8,400 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 8,400 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 8,916 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 8,913 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 8,134 miles

Front Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 8,134 miles

Front Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Nearside Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Front Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 7,166 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 5,795 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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HW13 AEP is a 2013 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HW13 AEP, 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 HW13 AEP registered?

HW13 AEP is a 2013 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 9 April 2013.

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