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VU02 PCY

2002 Piaggio Zip

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,345 mi
Last recorded5,345 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Zip9,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 PCY
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2011 5,345 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 5,316 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 5,151 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 5,151 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 2,683 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 2,683 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 358 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2007 358 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 7,242 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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VU02 PCY is a 2002 Piaggio Zip in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VU02 PCY, 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 VU02 PCY registered?

VU02 PCY is a 2002 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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