MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,230 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
rear brake at full adjustment
rear brake at full adjustment
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
number plate starting to delaminate
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
number plate starting to delaminate
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU05 HYG is a 2005 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 BU05 HYG, 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.
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What year was BU05 HYG registered?
BU05 HYG is a 2005 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 16 April 2005.
Is BU05 HYG safe to buy?
The MOT history for BU05 HYG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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