MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,788 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
rear light lens cracked
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
rear light lens cracked
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Centre Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.
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VU51 BWX is a 2002 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 VU51 BWX, 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 VU51 BWX registered?
VU51 BWX is a 2002 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 2 February 2002.
Is VU51 BWX safe to buy?
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