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DA03 KHB

2003 Piaggio Zip

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

24,246 mi
Last recorded24,246 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Zip9,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 KHB
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 24,246 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 24,246 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 23,261 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 23,261 miles

Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 20,902 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 20,292 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 20,292 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 17,161 miles

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 13,821 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 13,791 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 10,341 miles

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 27 May 2014 8,185 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front direction indicator lenses missing

Pass 31 May 2013 5,951 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 5,195 miles

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

bolt missing from exhaust bracket

Pass 8 Jun 2011 1,975 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 1,962 miles

Small rise and fall front brake . †Front damper effert poor.

Fail 7 Jun 2006 1,962 miles

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Small rise and fall front brake./

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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DA03 KHB is a 2003 Piaggio Zip in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 9,351 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 DA03 KHB, 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 23 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DA03 KHB is a 2003 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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