MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,611 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All indicator lenses, covers missing
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust system insecure fouling rear wheel (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
All indicator lenses, covers missing
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
side stand insecure
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit FRONT AND REAR TYRES LOOK LOW PRESSURE OLD TYRES CHANGE SOON FOR SAFETY (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit FRONT AND REAR TYRES LOOK LOW PRESSURE OLD TYRES CHANGE SOON FOR SAFETY (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Front tyre flat
Oil leak
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FJ05 NKG is a 2005 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 2005 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 8,942 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 FJ05 NKG, 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 21 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was FJ05 NKG registered?
FJ05 NKG is a 2005 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 1 May 2005.
Is FJ05 NKG safe to buy?
The MOT history for FJ05 NKG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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