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WG13 VWC

2013 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,619 mi
Last recorded7,619 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2013 Piaggio Zip8,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG13 VWC
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 7,619 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 7,619 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released From rear brake control (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 7,619 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 7,619 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 7,619 miles

Nearside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2018 7,619 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 7,619 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 7,619 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 7,619 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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WG13 VWC is a 2013 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2013 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 8,334 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 WG13 VWC, 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 13 years old, this Piaggio Zip is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WG13 VWC registered?

WG13 VWC is a 2013 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 27 August 2013.

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The MOT history for WG13 VWC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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