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YX53 FTA

2003 Piaggio Zip 125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

14,759 mi
Last recorded14,759 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Zip 12511,847 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 FTA
MakePiaggio
ModelZip 125
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 14,759 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 11,960 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 10,556 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 7,515 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 5,888 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 4,794 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 4,794 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2011 3,883 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 3,877 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 2,567 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 1,428 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 301 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip 125?

Based on 913 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
1,171
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 48
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 15
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 15
Headlamp aim too high 14
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YX53 FTA is a 2003 Piaggio Zip 125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Zip 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 11,847 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Zip 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX53 FTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Zip 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio Zip 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YX53 FTA registered?

YX53 FTA is a 2003 Piaggio Zip 125, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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The MOT history for YX53 FTA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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