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Y203 AEX

2001 Piaggio Zip

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,116 mi
Last recorded11,116 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY203 AEX
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2009 11,116 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 11,106 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Nearside Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 8,574 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2008 8,574 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 21 Mar 2006 6,224 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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Y203 AEX is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Silver 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 Y203 AEX, 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 Y203 AEX registered?

Y203 AEX is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 4 July 2001.

Is Y203 AEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y203 AEX 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.

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