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YY18 ZDW

2018 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,159 mi
Last recorded38,159 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Piaggio Zip8,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY18 ZDW
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 38,159 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 30,549 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 24,681 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 21,677 miles

Nearside mirror missing

Fail 23 Dec 2021 21,264 miles

Stop lamp not working front brake light switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside mirror missing

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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YY18 ZDW is a 2018 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2018 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 8,078 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 YY18 ZDW, 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 8 years old, this Piaggio Zip is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY18 ZDW registered?

YY18 ZDW is a 2018 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 11 August 2018.

Is YY18 ZDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY18 ZDW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YY18 ZDW have outstanding finance?

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