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FN12 TDU

2012 Piaggio Zip 50 2T

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

5,922 mi
Last recorded5,922 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Zip 50 2T6,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 TDU
MakePiaggio
ModelZip 50 2T
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 5,922 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 5,684 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2024 5,684 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 5,684 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 4,719 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 4,275 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 3,954 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 3,717 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 3,195 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 2,755 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 2,342 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 1,873 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 1,359 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 1,351 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip 50 2T?

Based on 2,156 MOT tests across 390 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
1,012
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
390
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 66
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 54
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 33
Horn not working 32
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
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FN12 TDU is a 2012 Piaggio Zip 50 2T in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Piaggio Zip 50 2T models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 6,884 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 50 2T fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN12 TDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Zip 50 2T typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Piaggio Zip 50 2T is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FN12 TDU registered?

FN12 TDU is a 2012 Piaggio Zip 50 2T, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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