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WA51 HCD

2001 Piaggio Zip

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,439 mi
Last recorded23,439 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 HCD
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2010 23,439 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 21,844 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 21,844 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 21,844 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 21,009 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 20,227 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 20,206 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 19,270 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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WA51 HCD is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 10,228 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 WA51 HCD, 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 25 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WA51 HCD?

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What year was WA51 HCD registered?

WA51 HCD is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is WA51 HCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA51 HCD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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