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AO02 JLX

2002 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,458 mi
Last recorded35,458 miles
Recorded on9 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Zip9,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 JLX
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2015 35,458 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 33,377 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 33,376 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 31,820 miles

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

Front and rear tyres are under inflated

Rear tyre covered in slippery noxiuos material. Wiped clean

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 29,296 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 28,410 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 28,410 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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AO02 JLX is a 2002 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 9,820 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 AO02 JLX, 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 24 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO02 JLX registered?

AO02 JLX is a 2002 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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The MOT history for AO02 JLX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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