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VU06 ZTO

2006 Piaggio Ape

Green Petrol 218cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,962 mi
Last recorded34,962 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Ape3,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 ZTO
MakePiaggio
ModelApe
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine218cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 34,962 miles

Central Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both NS & OS drive shaft rubber couplings perished and cracked

Pass 13 Jul 2016 34,721 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 34,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 34,091 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 34,002 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 32,850 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 31,409 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 29,942 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 26,214 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 20,282 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 20,282 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 14,384 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Ape?

Based on 2,219 MOT tests across 561 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
214
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
561
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 17
Registration plate lamp not fitted 16
Headlamp not working on main beam 14
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VU06 ZTO is a 2006 Piaggio Ape in Green with a 218cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Piaggio Ape models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 3,198 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 Ape fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU06 ZTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Ape typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this Piaggio Ape is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VU06 ZTO registered?

VU06 ZTO is a 2006 Piaggio Ape, first registered on 6 July 2006.

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