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YX53 FUW

2003 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

14,742 mi
Last recorded14,742 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Zip9,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 FUW
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 14,742 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 10,009 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 10,005 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Steering movement excessively rough with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2013 8,544 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 May 2012 4,980 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 2,614 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 18 May 2011 2,614 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 2,597 miles

Long surface cut on rear tyre.

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

Fail 20 Jun 2009 2,597 miles

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

Long surface cut on rear tyre.

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 1,114 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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YX53 FUW is a 2003 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 9,351 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 YX53 FUW, 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 23 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YX53 FUW registered?

YX53 FUW is a 2003 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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