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WU51 CKL

2001 Piaggio Zip

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

19,624 mi
Last recorded19,624 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 CKL
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2010 19,624 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 19,624 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 19,624 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 19,624 miles

Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 17,357 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 14,657 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 14,657 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Sep 2006 9,893 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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WU51 CKL 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 62.5%.

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 WU51 CKL, 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.

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WU51 CKL is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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