MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,895 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust showing early signs of leaking.
Front tyre wearing unevenly
Throttle Slow Releasing
Oil leak
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Oil leak
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake cable has a significantly damaged outer casing. (3.2.A1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N143 VOD is a 1996 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1996 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 6,304 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 N143 VOD, 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 30 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was N143 VOD registered?
N143 VOD is a 1996 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 2 July 1996.
Is N143 VOD safe to buy?
The MOT history for N143 VOD shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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