MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,481 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour & offside front (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light repaired with plastic bottle (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light repaired with plastic bottle (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light repaired with plastic bottle (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light repaired with plastic bottle (4.4.1 (b) (i))
off side steering lock stop in operative
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected missing light not diffusing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected missing light not diffusing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected missing light not diffusing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected missing light not diffusing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
off side steering lock stop in operative
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Fork yoke deformed but serviceable (2.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Fork yoke deformed but serviceable (2.2.2 (d) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Steering linkage locking device missing Right steering lock (2.1.3 (d))
Front Brake light switch not working
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FJ08 UAB is a 2008 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2008 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 10,214 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 FJ08 UAB, 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 18 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was FJ08 UAB registered?
FJ08 UAB is a 2008 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 16 August 2008.
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