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HX03 RHA

2003 Piaggio Zip

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

11,687 mi
Last recorded11,687 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Zip9,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 RHA
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 May 2013 11,687 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 21 May 2013 11,687 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 9,833 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 9,833 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 8,851 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 16,822 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

rear mudguard loose.

seat does not lock down.

Fail 5 Feb 2009 16,822 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear mudguard loose.

seat does not lock down.

Pass 6 Feb 2008 12,512 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front panel damaged has fastners missing

nearside indicator outer len's damaged

offside indicator outer len's missing

various bolts missing from clutch cover.

Fail 31 Jan 2008 12,511 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

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

Headlamp dipped beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.2c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front panel damaged has fastners missing

have not carried out brake testing as unsafe to do so, due to condition of braking systems.

nearside indicator outer len's damaged

offside indicator outer len's missing

rear brake cable clamp hanging down on rear wheel.

rider footplate fastners missing also not fitted corretly.

various bolts missing from clutch cover.

rear mudguard/no plate mount insecure,held on only with tape on one side,which could lock up rear wheel.

Pass 29 Jan 2007 6,521 miles

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

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

fastner missing from front panel

Fail 26 Jan 2007 6,521 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

fastner missing from front panel.

light switch very stiff to operate

Pass 17 Nov 2005 6,506 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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HX03 RHA is a 2003 Piaggio Zip in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HX03 RHA, 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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HX03 RHA is a 2003 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 4 May 2003.

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