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LC12 BXD

2012 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

23,465 mi
Last recorded23,465 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Zip8,933 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 BXD
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 23,465 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 22,570 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 19,175 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 19,175 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 16,932 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 15,387 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 15,387 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2018 14,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 14,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 11,191 miles

Central Front damage on plastic panels

Pass 18 Apr 2016 9,129 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 8,055 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 8,055 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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LC12 BXD is a 2012 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2012 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 8,933 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 LC12 BXD, 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 14 years old, this Piaggio Zip is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LC12 BXD registered?

LC12 BXD is a 2012 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is LC12 BXD safe to buy?

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