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HX54 SZY

2005 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,032 mi
Last recorded8,032 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Zip8,942 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 SZY
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 8,032 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 8,032 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 8,032 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 8,032 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 8,032 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 8,032 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 8,032 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Brake lever excessively damaged (3.2.A1c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 8,032 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 8,032 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 4,608 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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HX54 SZY is a 2005 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 8,942 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 HX54 SZY, 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 21 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HX54 SZY registered?

HX54 SZY is a 2005 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 22 January 2005.

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