MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,954 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
slight cracking in sidewall of front tyre.
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VU52 XAB is a 2002 Piaggio Zip in Pink with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 VU52 XAB, 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 VU52 XAB registered?
VU52 XAB is a 2002 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 22 November 2002.
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