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VE02 VMC

2002 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

14,690 mi
Last recorded14,690 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Zip9,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE02 VMC
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 14,690 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 14,690 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 14,690 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 14,690 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 14,690 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2009 10,240 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 10,240 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 6,972 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 6,389 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2005 5,884 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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VE02 VMC is a 2002 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 9,820 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 VE02 VMC, 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 24 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VE02 VMC registered?

VE02 VMC is a 2002 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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