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WU51 KUG

2001 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

10,212 mi
Last recorded10,212 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 KUG
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 10,212 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 9,809 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 9,491 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 9,491 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 9,483 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 9,483 miles

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 9,427 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 9,198 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 9,198 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 8,933 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 8,933 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 8,260 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 8,260 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 7,443 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 28 Aug 2007 6,535 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 5,836 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 5,836 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 4,365 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 4,365 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 KUG is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KUG, 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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What year was WU51 KUG registered?

WU51 KUG is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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