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DU52 KPA

2002 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,649 mi
Last recorded18,649 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Zip9,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 KPA
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 18,649 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 18,649 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 18,649 miles

Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 18,184 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 18,184 miles

Brake cable badly frayed (3.2.A1b)

Offside Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Fail 5 May 2012 17,086 miles

Front Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 5 May 2012 17,086 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 17,062 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 15,999 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 15,137 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 15,130 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 14,155 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 13,584 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 11,758 miles

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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DU52 KPA is a 2002 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DU52 KPA, 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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What year was DU52 KPA registered?

DU52 KPA is a 2002 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 12 October 2002.

Is DU52 KPA safe to buy?

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