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WO17 ESV

2017 Piaggio Zip

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

14,464 mi
Last recorded14,464 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Piaggio Zip7,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO17 ESV
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 14,464 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 14,464 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 10,980 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 10,980 miles

rear brake stiff to operate, low performance

Fail 27 Jun 2024 10,980 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

rear brake stiff to operate, low performance

Pass 30 Jun 2023 10,980 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 10,980 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose

Fail 15 Aug 2022 10,980 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 9,084 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 9,084 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 5,844 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 5,844 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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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WO17 ESV is a 2017 Piaggio Zip in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2017 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 7,262 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 WO17 ESV, 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 9 years old, this Piaggio Zip is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WO17 ESV registered?

WO17 ESV is a 2017 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 17 August 2017.

Is WO17 ESV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WO17 ESV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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