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YY12 EKW

2012 Piaggio Zip

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

35,506 mi
Last recorded35,506 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Zip8,933 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 EKW
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 35,506 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 35,506 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 35,442 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 33,471 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 31,671 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 29,975 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 29,975 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2017 24,959 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 21,547 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 18,960 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 18,904 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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YY12 EKW is a 2012 Piaggio Zip in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2012 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 8,933 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 YY12 EKW, 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 14 years old, this Piaggio Zip is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YY12 EKW registered?

YY12 EKW is a 2012 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 11 April 2012.

Is YY12 EKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY12 EKW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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