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HX53 KMM

2003 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

17,856 mi
Last recorded17,856 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Zip9,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 KMM
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 17,856 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 17,839 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 16,785 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 16,781 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 16,781 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 15,106 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 15,106 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 10,199 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 10,196 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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HX53 KMM is a 2003 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HX53 KMM, 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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What year was HX53 KMM registered?

HX53 KMM is a 2003 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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