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OU03 LXW

2003 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

16,615 mi
Last recorded16,615 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Zip9,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 LXW
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 16,615 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 16,055 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 14,809 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2015 14,799 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 14,799 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 14,799 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 14,493 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 13,845 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 12,937 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 11,133 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 9,638 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 8,437 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 7,854 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2007 7,854 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 7,753 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(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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OU03 LXW is a 2003 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 OU03 LXW, 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 OU03 LXW registered?

OU03 LXW is a 2003 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 9 March 2003.

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The MOT history for OU03 LXW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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