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Znen Zn (2013)

117 real MOT outcomes analysed • 77.4% first-time pass rate

2013 Znen Zn

CarHunch analysed 117 real MOT records for the 2013 Znen Zn. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2013 ZNEN ZN is slightly less reliable than the UK average, with a 77.4% first-time pass rate versus the national 80%, and a concerning 21.4% of vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a red flag for potential safety issues that warrants a pre-purchase inspection.

These low-mileage scooters (median just under 5,000 miles) are averaging 0.93 failures and 2.7 advisories per test, suggesting wear issues crop up despite light use. Check the service history carefully and factor in Chinese-brand parts availability before committing, as the median Carhunch score of 50 reflects middling reliability overall.

Average reliability 2.6% below UK average
77.4%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
4,929
typical mileage
2,665–7,490 middle half
21.4%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.93
avg MOT failures per car
over 3.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2013 Znen Zn

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.
  • ⚠️ 21.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
  • 📄 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 Znen Zn 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.

2,665
low mileage
4,929
typical
7,490
high mileage

Half of all 2013 Znen Zn vehicles fall between 2,665 and 7,490 miles.

2013 Znen Zn — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 13 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2024 (21% of peak).

23 13 2016 2024

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2024.

MOT History Averages

3.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.93
Avg failures per vehicle
2.7
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2013 Znen Zn

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 17%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 13.3%
    Steering headbearing has slight free play
  • 8.5%
    Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
  • 7.9%
    Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
  • 7.5%
    Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel
  • 7.3%
    Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
  • 7%
    Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play
  • 6.3%
    Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2013. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — Znen Zn:

2014 2015 2016 2017