Piaggio Zip (2013)
2013 Piaggio Zip
CarHunch analysed 469 real MOT records for the 2013 Piaggio Zip. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2013 Piaggio Zip has a first-time pass rate of 66%, which is 14 percentage points below the UK average of 80%—a meaningful gap that suggests these scooters face more frequent issues when tested. A dangerous defect rate of 14.5% is elevated but not extreme, so while safety concerns exist, they're not widespread enough to be a dealbreaker.
These machines are running light at just under 8,700 miles on average, which is low for their age and suggests many are weekend or occasional-use vehicles. The average 0.84 failures and 2.4 advisories per MOT point to minor wear items and maintenance gaps rather than structural problems—if you're buying one, factor in routine servicing and expect to address small repairs before resale.
What to check before buying a 2013 Piaggio Zip
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2013 Piaggio Zip vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2013 Piaggio Zip vehicles fall between 4,761 and 11,546 miles.
2013 Piaggio Zip — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 71 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (28% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2013 Piaggio Zip
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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27.7%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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23.1%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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15.7%
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy
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15.7%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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14%
Headlamp not working on dipped beam
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11.6%
Rear reflector missing
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11.5%
Exhaust noisy
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10.1%
Steering headbearing has slight free play
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2013. Counts include advisories and failures.
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