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2002 Piaggio Zip

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

14,429 mi
Last recorded14,429 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Zip9,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW52 EUR
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 14,429 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 12,422 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 11,639 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2009 11,639 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 11,639 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 10,694 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 9,966 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 7 Oct 2006 9,966 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

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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HW52 EUR is a 2002 Piaggio Zip in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HW52 EUR, 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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HW52 EUR is a 2002 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 21 September 2002.

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