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AO51 OTK

2002 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

18,813 mi
Last recorded18,813 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Zip9,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 OTK
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2014 18,813 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 16,342 miles

o/s/f shock damp

Pass 3 May 2012 12,006 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 11,996 miles

battery flat

rear tyre tread worn low

Fail 14 Jun 2010 11,996 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

battery flat

rear tyre tread worn low

Fail 19 Feb 2007 9,343 miles

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 9,343 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 9,314 miles

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

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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AO51 OTK is a 2002 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AO51 OTK, 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 AO51 OTK registered?

AO51 OTK is a 2002 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 25 January 2002.

Is AO51 OTK safe to buy?

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