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HX53 OYG

2003 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

21,177 mi
Last recorded21,177 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Zip9,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 OYG
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 21,177 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 19,806 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Jan 2020 19,806 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jan 2019 14,587 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Rear tyre has surface cracking on side walls.

Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 14,587 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Rear tyre has surface cracking on side walls.

Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 14,291 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 14,289 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired lens foggy. (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired one of two indicator bulbs not operating. (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired lens foggy. (1.5.3a)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 13,853 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired lense foggy. (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired lense foggy (1.5.3a)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 13,850 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired one out of two bulbs not operating. (1.5.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired one out of two bulbs not operating. (1.5.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired lense foggy. (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired lense foggy (1.5.3a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 13,342 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 13,165 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 12,620 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 12,620 miles

Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2012 11,787 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 10,279 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 10,279 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 5,205 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 5,203 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 3,426 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 1,045 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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HX53 OYG is a 2003 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OYG, 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 OYG is a 2003 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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