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WP16 XEV

2016 Piaggio Zip

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

25,300 mi
Last recorded25,300 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Zip8,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP16 XEV
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 25,300 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 25,300 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2025 25,284 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit just visable (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2025 25,284 miles

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

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

Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit borderline just visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 16,591 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 16,499 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit just 1mm (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 10,787 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 4,568 miles

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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WP16 XEV is a 2016 Piaggio Zip in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2016 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 8,281 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 WP16 XEV, 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 10 years old, this Piaggio Zip is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WP16 XEV registered?

WP16 XEV is a 2016 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 25 May 2016.

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