MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,788 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
front tyre pressure low
Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
2 stroke oil leaking from oil tank
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
all lights work and horn when the ignition switch is held in position
slight bbinding of the front brake
slight play in the front fork assembly
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PO55 VTW is a 2005 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 PO55 VTW, 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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PO55 VTW is a 2005 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 24 November 2005.
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