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Y182 XEC

2001 Piaggio Zip

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

29,830 mi
Last recorded29,830 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY182 XEC
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2014 29,830 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 29,830 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 17 Jul 2013 25,640 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 25,598 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 25,598 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 25,598 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 24,870 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 24,870 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 20,984 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 30 May 2008 20,696 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 14,801 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 14,801 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 14,333 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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Y182 XEC is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y182 XEC, 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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Y182 XEC is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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