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2014 Piaggio Zip MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Zip models manufactured in 2014, based on 1,070 real MOT test results.

72.6%
Pass Rate
27.4%
Fail Rate
1,070
Total Tests
8,564
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

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2014 Piaggio Zip MOT Analysis

The 2014 Piaggio Zip has an MOT pass rate of 72.6% based on 1,070 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 8,564 miles on the odometer. With a 27.4% failure rate, the 2014 Zip is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2014 Piaggio Zip is Motorcycle lamps and reflectors, responsible for 2.7% of failures. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs range from £5–50. Motorcycle structure and attachments is the second most common issue at 1.4%. Motorcycle brakes follows at 1.4%.

Top failures specific to 2014 models only. The overall Zip page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors 2.7%
Motorcycle structure and attachments 1.4%
Motorcycle brakes 1.4%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors2.7%29
2Motorcycle Structure And Attachments1.4%15
3Motorcycle Brakes1.4%15
4Motorcycle Tyres1.1%12
5Motorcycle Suspension0.9%10
6Motorcycle Steering0.7%7
7Identification Of The Vehicle0.4%4
8Motorcycle Audible Warning (Horn)0.3%3

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 8,564 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors3.16% per 10K miMotorcycle structure and attachments1.64% per 10K miMotorcycle brakes1.64% per 10K miMotorcycle tyres1.31% per 10K miMotorcycle suspension1.09% per 10K miMotorcycle steering0.76% per 10K miIdentification of the vehicle0.44% per 10K miMotorcycle audible warning (Horn)0.33% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors3.162.7%29
Motorcycle structure and attachments1.641.4%15
Motorcycle brakes1.641.4%15
Motorcycle tyres1.311.1%12
Motorcycle suspension1.090.9%10
Motorcycle steering0.760.7%7
Identification of the vehicle0.440.4%4
Motorcycle audible warning (Horn)0.330.3%3

Mileage Statistics

8,564
Mean
6,720
Median
3,393
25th Percentile
10,147
75th Percentile
31.99% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2014 Piaggio Zip has an MOT pass rate of 72.6% based on 1,070 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 8,564 miles on the odometer. With a 27.4% failure rate, the 2014 Zip is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2014 Piaggio Zip, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle lamps and reflectors: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test. With relatively low average mileage of 8,564 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 2.7% of failures

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors issues account for 2.7% of MOT failures on 2014 Piaggio Zip models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Motorcycle structure and attachments — 1.4% of failures

Motorcycle structure and attachments issues account for 1.4% of MOT failures on 2014 Piaggio Zip models. Motorcycle structure and attachments issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Motorcycle brakes — 1.4% of failures

Motorcycle brakes issues account for 1.4% of MOT failures on 2014 Piaggio Zip models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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