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S5 COH

2014 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

20,878 mi
Last recorded20,878 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Piaggio Zip8,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 COH
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 20,878 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2026 19,691 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 19,691 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2025 19,948 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 14,947 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 18,873 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 17,596 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 14,229 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 14,229 miles

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 16,054 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 16,054 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm un even tread wear, causing the off side section to be below 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2021 10,233 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 10,233 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 14,363 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play recommend to replace soon (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 8,200 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 12,838 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 4,283 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 4,283 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 11,551 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 3,276 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 9,256 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 7,024 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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S5 COH is a 2014 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2014 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 8,521 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 S5 COH, 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 12 years old, this Piaggio Zip is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S5 COH registered?

S5 COH is a 2014 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 15 March 2014.

Is S5 COH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 COH shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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