MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,888 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Stop lamp obscured (1.3.1c)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c) DANGEROUS
Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS
Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c) DANGEROUS
Rear Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
O/S mirror loose - rectified
Nail in front tyre
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Nail in front tyre
O/S mirror loose - rectified
Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X978 AUJ is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 X978 AUJ, 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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X978 AUJ is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 1 January 2001.
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