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HX53 YEL

2004 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

26,306 mi
Last recorded26,306 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Zip9,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 YEL
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 26,306 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 26,088 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 25,767 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 25,524 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 25,214 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 24,582 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 23,759 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 22,862 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 21,891 miles

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 21,045 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 20,165 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 19,009 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 16,964 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 Sep 2012 16,964 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 Apr 2011 15,024 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 15,024 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 12,701 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 10,105 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 7,656 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 5,069 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 YEL is a 2004 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2004 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 9,347 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YEL, 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 22 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HX53 YEL is a 2004 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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