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EY04 GWZ

2004 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,152 mi
Last recorded38,152 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Zip9,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY04 GWZ
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 38,152 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 34,175 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 34,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 34,166 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 34,166 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2011 32,124 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 20,746 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 20,746 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Feb 2009 20,363 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 9,938 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 9,938 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 6,291 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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EY04 GWZ is a 2004 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 9,347 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 EY04 GWZ, 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 22 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EY04 GWZ registered?

EY04 GWZ is a 2004 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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