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AY05 ECC

2005 Piaggio Zip

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,791 mi
Last recorded1,791 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2011
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Zip8,942 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 ECC
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2011 1,791 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2011 1,791 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 1,615 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 1,337 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 1,337 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 1,184 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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AY05 ECC is a 2005 Piaggio Zip in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 8,942 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 AY05 ECC, 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 21 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY05 ECC registered?

AY05 ECC is a 2005 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 16 June 2005.

Is AY05 ECC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 ECC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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