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Y159 UCC

2001 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,575 mi
Last recorded10,575 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY159 UCC
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 10,575 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 10,575 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 10,534 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 10,534 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 7,167 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 7,167 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 4,157 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 986 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 433 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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Y159 UCC is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y159 UCC, 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 Y159 UCC registered?

Y159 UCC is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 25 March 2001.

Is Y159 UCC safe to buy?

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