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Y166 FDV

2001 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

6,757 mi
Last recorded6,757 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2008
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY166 FDV
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2008 6,757 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 6,757 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 6,757 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 6,757 miles

slight play rear suspension bushes/engine mounts

Fail 28 Jun 2006 6,757 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

slight play in engine/suspension bushes at rear.

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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Y166 FDV is a 2001 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 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 Y166 FDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y166 FDV registered?

Y166 FDV is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y166 FDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y166 FDV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y166 FDV have outstanding finance?

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