CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y732 MFT

2001 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,206 mi
Last recorded25,206 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY732 MFT
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 25,206 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 24,388 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 24,321 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 21,994 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 21,994 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 19,854 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 19,097 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 19,082 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2010 16,499 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 14,760 miles

Rear Rear reflector dirty but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

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

rear tyre under inflated / blown up

Pass 14 Aug 2007 9,130 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 4,275 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
Full Piaggio Zip reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y732 MFT is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y732 MFT, 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

How do I check the history of Y732 MFT?

You can check the full history of Y732 MFT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y732 MFT registered?

Y732 MFT is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 28 August 2001.

Is Y732 MFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y732 MFT shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y732 MFT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y732 MFT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.