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WX56 VGZ

2007 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

8,815 mi
Last recorded8,815 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Zip9,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX56 VGZ
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 8,815 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 8,815 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Tyre tread not clearly visible Rear 120/70-10 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied Near and offside levers (1.1.2 (d))

Speedo cable not attached

Pass 14 Sep 2018 7,472 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 7,461 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Nov 2010 7,416 miles

Front brake slightly binding

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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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WX56 VGZ is a 2007 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2007 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 9,524 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 WX56 VGZ, 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 19 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WX56 VGZ registered?

WX56 VGZ is a 2007 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 12 January 2007.

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