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HX53 OYH

2003 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

42,406 mi
Last recorded42,406 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Zip9,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 OYH
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 42,406 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 42,406 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake cable worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 40,779 miles

lights covered

Fail 13 Sep 2019 40,779 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 39,439 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 39,439 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working when using front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 37,822 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired n/s and o/s lenses (1.5.3a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. over to right (2.5.1)

no plate damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2016 34,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

front n/s o/s indicator lens damaged

no plate damaged

Fail 1 Jun 2016 34,588 miles

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

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

front n/s o/s indicator lens damaged

no plate damaged

Fail 19 May 2015 28,724 miles

Fuel cap missing (7.2.2a)

Pass 19 May 2015 28,724 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 26,927 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 23,989 miles

registration plate damaged but is still legible from 15 meters

Fail 19 Dec 2011 23,989 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

registration plate damaged but is still legible from 15 meters

Pass 15 Nov 2010 21,045 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 19,802 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 19,800 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 18,255 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 14,488 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 14,488 miles

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Front Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Front Steering movement excessively rough with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 11,136 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 OYH is a 2003 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OYH, 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 OYH is a 2003 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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