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FJ05 ZKO

2005 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

11,178 mi
Last recorded11,178 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Zip8,942 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 ZKO
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 11,178 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front speedo drive cable loose

lens cover missing off rear

Fail 30 Mar 2015 11,178 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front speedo drive cable loose

lens cover missing off rear

Pass 15 Oct 2012 15,769 miles

exhaust slightly fowling engine mounting bolt, efficient at test.

slight play in rear engine mount/ swinging arm bushes, ok at test.

Fail 5 Oct 2012 15,769 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

exhaust slightly fowling engine mounting bolt, efficient at test.

slight play in rear engine mount/ swinging arm bushes, ok at test.

Pass 8 Oct 2011 14,276 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 14,254 miles

Drive belt guard fouling another component (6.2.1c)

Drive belt guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 12,221 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

front panal work damaged repaired

Fail 20 Feb 2010 8,673 miles

Nearside Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 8,673 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 8,657 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 8,657 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Centre Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Front An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2008 7,760 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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FJ05 ZKO is a 2005 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ZKO, 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 ZKO registered?

FJ05 ZKO is a 2005 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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