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HX05 ORV

2005 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,248 mi
Last recorded13,248 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Zip8,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 ORV
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2012 13,248 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 13,248 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 11,781 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 9,894 miles

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 9,894 miles

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

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 5,547 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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HX05 ORV is a 2005 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 8,942 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 HX05 ORV, 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 21 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HX05 ORV registered?

HX05 ORV is a 2005 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 31 July 2005.

Is HX05 ORV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX05 ORV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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