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HX53 OCD

2003 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,036 mi
Last recorded17,036 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Zip9,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 OCD
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 17,036 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 17,025 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 15,678 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 15,607 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 15,598 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 15 Nov 2014 15,598 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 15,170 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 15,146 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 14,857 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 14,591 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 14,591 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 11,891 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 11,887 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2008 11,887 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 11,887 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2007 11,887 miles

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 6,803 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 6,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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 OCD is a 2003 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OCD, 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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HX53 OCD is a 2003 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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