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EF18 HRP

2018 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,475 mi
Last recorded17,475 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Piaggio Zip8,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF18 HRP
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 17,475 miles

Front Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker bushing slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 17,475 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 14,858 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 13,229 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Speedo cable is touching front tyre.

Fail 8 Jul 2020 13,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Speedo cable is touching front tyre.

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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EF18 HRP is a 2018 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2018 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 8,078 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 EF18 HRP, 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 8 years old, this Piaggio Zip is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EF18 HRP registered?

EF18 HRP is a 2018 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 30 May 2018.

Is EF18 HRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF18 HRP 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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