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RX58 HCU

2009 Piaggio Zip

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,890 mi
Last recorded9,890 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Zip9,449 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX58 HCU
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 9,890 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 9,890 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 9,890 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 9,890 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 9,890 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 9,890 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 9,890 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 9,890 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 9,890 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 9,890 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2018 8,845 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 8,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2017 7,796 miles

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 25 Aug 2016 7,735 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

rear light and nsf indicator cracked.

Pass 15 Mar 2013 6,668 miles

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 2 Mar 2012 5,959 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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RX58 HCU is a 2009 Piaggio Zip in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 9,449 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 RX58 HCU, 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 17 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RX58 HCU registered?

RX58 HCU is a 2009 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 23 February 2009.

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