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KC03 LAE

2003 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

6,124 mi
Last recorded6,124 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Zip9,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC03 LAE
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 6,124 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 6,120 miles

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

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 17,302 miles

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 16,541 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front suspension damping poor

Fail 7 Feb 2011 16,541 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front suspension damping poor

Pass 8 Aug 2007 10,755 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 8,737 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 8,736 miles

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

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

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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KC03 LAE is a 2003 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KC03 LAE, 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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What year was KC03 LAE registered?

KC03 LAE is a 2003 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 11 August 2003.

Is KC03 LAE safe to buy?

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