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WK02 VCM

2002 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,212 mi
Last recorded31,212 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Zip9,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 VCM
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 31,212 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 31,208 miles

Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 30,410 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 29,291 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 29,219 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2011 27,863 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 25,984 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 23,808 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 22,051 miles

Centre Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 18,926 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 18,926 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 15,521 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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WK02 VCM is a 2002 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WK02 VCM, 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 WK02 VCM registered?

WK02 VCM is a 2002 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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