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AP02 LFK

2002 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 59cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests18 (8 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

20,493 mi
Last recorded20,493 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Zip9,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 LFK
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine59cc

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MOT History

8 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 20,493 miles

BOTH MIRRORS MISSING

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 20,493 miles

BOTH MIRRORS MISSING

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 20,493 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 20,493 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 20,474 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 20,471 miles

Fuel system component leaking carb area (7.2.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired main beam (1.2.3a)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 20,259 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking (6.2.1f)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 20,221 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp does not switch correctly (1.1.3b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2014 16,685 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 16,685 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2011 16,685 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 15,237 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 15,237 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 13,242 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 13,242 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 11,344 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 8,075 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 8,069 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (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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AP02 LFK is a 2002 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 59cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 AP02 LFK, 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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AP02 LFK is a 2002 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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