MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,532 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Battery insecure
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Oil leak
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
drive noisey ?
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Oil leak
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
drive noisey ?
nearly all adjustment used on rear brake ?
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
battery flat, electric start not working.
rear brake lever slow to return.
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P109 VDL is a 1997 Piaggio Zip in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1997 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 7,328 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 P109 VDL, 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 29 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P109 VDL registered?
P109 VDL is a 1997 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 27 June 1997.
Is P109 VDL safe to buy?
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