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WX12 HBK

2012 Piaggio Zip

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

14,754 mi
Last recorded14,754 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Zip8,933 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX12 HBK
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 14,754 miles

Front All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 14,754 miles

Brake component insecure Front brake flexi hose (1.1.21 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Rear brake lever not fully returning (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 14,754 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 14,754 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 14,754 miles

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

Front Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 14,754 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Front Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 10,065 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 10,065 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 10,065 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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WX12 HBK is a 2012 Piaggio Zip in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2012 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 8,933 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 WX12 HBK, 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 14 years old, this Piaggio Zip is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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WX12 HBK is a 2012 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 2 August 2012.

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