Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Peugeot Vivacity vs Piaggio Zip
The Piaggio Zip passes its MOT first time more often than the Peugeot Vivacity: 71.3% vs 70.4%, a 0.9-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
| Metric | Peugeot Vivacity | Piaggio Zip |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 70.4% | 71.3% |
| Outright fail rate | 21.7% | 20.4% |
| Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted) | -0.9 pts | -1.0 pts |
| Engine size | 49cc | 49cc |
| Rank among all models | #4699 of 5428 | #4631 of 5428 |
| Median miles at test | 11,162 | 8,882 |
| MOT tests analysed | 29,731 | 78,993 |
| Most common failure | lighting and signalling | lighting and signalling |
First-time outcomes on normal tests, 2005–2025. "Most common failure" is the component group with the most recorded defects on failed tests. Read pass rates against test counts: a smaller sample is noisier. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.
"Vs comparable bikes" is the first-time pass rate minus the rate expected for each bike's own mix of age, mileage and test class, in percentage points: positive means better than comparable bikes. How this works.
What fails, side by side
| Component | Peugeot Vivacity | Piaggio Zip |
|---|---|---|
| Lights & signalling | 11.5% | 11.9% |
| Steering & suspension | 10.5% | 9.2% |
| Brakes | 8.6% | 6.5% |
| Tyres & wheels | 4.4% | 4.0% |
| Fuel & exhaust | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Structure & body | 1.6% | 1.6% |
A test that fails on two components counts once in each. Component links go to the bikes most likely to fail on it.
Pass rate by test year
| Test year | Peugeot Vivacity | Piaggio Zip |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 74.1% | 72.9% |
| 2019 | 72.0% | 73.0% |
| 2020 | 71.5% | 73.1% |
| 2021 | 73.6% | 73.3% |
| 2022 | 71.4% | 74.5% |
| 2023 | 72.7% | 74.1% |
| 2024 | 74.7% | 73.4% |
| 2025 | 73.2% | 76.2% |
Each year mixes bikes of different ages, so a fleet that is getting older tends to slip.
Pass rate by mileage
| Mileage | Peugeot Vivacity | Piaggio Zip |
|---|---|---|
| 0k-10k miles | 76.6% | 75.2% |
| 10k-20k miles | 67.9% | 66.7% |
| 20k-30k miles | 60.8% | 64.4% |
| 30k-40k miles | 60.0% | 64.5% |
| 40k-50k miles | 59.1% | 65.4% |
| 50k-60k miles | 67.1% | 67.1% |
Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.
Peugeot Vivacity vs Piaggio Zip FAQ
Which is more reliable, the Peugeot Vivacity or the Piaggio Zip?
The Piaggio Zip passes its MOT first time more often than the Peugeot Vivacity: 71.3% vs 70.4%, a 0.9-point lead. Adjusted for age, mileage and test class the two are level (-0.9 vs -1.0 points against comparable bikes), so the raw gap is mostly down to how old and how used each fleet is. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.
What does the Peugeot Vivacity fail its MOT on most?
Lights & signalling: 11.5% of Peugeot Vivacity MOT tests failed on it, then steering & suspension (10.5%).
What does the Piaggio Zip fail its MOT on most?
Lights & signalling: 11.9% of Piaggio Zip MOT tests failed on it, then steering & suspension (9.2%).
Which holds up better at high mileage, the Peugeot Vivacity or the Piaggio Zip?
They are level: at 50k-60k miles the Peugeot Vivacity passes 67.1% first time and the Piaggio Zip 67.1%.
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.