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CU06 FVW

2006 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

19,481 mi
Last recorded19,481 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Zip9,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU06 FVW
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 19,481 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 17,728 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 17,728 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 13,800 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 13,800 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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CU06 FVW is a 2006 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2006 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 9,825 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 CU06 FVW, 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 20 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 CU06 FVW registered?

CU06 FVW is a 2006 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 18 August 2006.

Is CU06 FVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU06 FVW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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