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PO62 ELH

2012 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

13,862 mi
Last recorded13,862 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Zip8,933 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO62 ELH
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 13,862 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 13,862 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear centre stand pin broken , not likely to come off

Pass 21 Oct 2024 9,332 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 8,774 miles

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

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Front right hand side mirror loose

Rear rear tyre cracking , between tread pattern

Rear rear tyre flat at time of test

Pass 25 Oct 2022 8,271 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 8,271 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 7,712 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 6,903 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 6,125 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 5,378 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 5,378 miles

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

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 4,502 miles

front brake sticking slightly

Pass 1 Nov 2016 3,724 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 3,011 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 3,011 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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PO62 ELH is a 2012 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PO62 ELH, 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 PO62 ELH registered?

PO62 ELH is a 2012 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 6 November 2012.

Is PO62 ELH safe to buy?

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