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FJ11 FWC

2011 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2011 Piaggio Zip8,408 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ11 FWC
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024
Pass 9 Oct 2023 10,000 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 10,000 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 10,000 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 10,000 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Stop lamp showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 9,289 miles

Front front suspension has reduced damping

Pass 30 Jul 2018 7,385 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 7,373 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Minor cracks visible in the tread of the tyre.

Pass 26 Jun 2017 6,263 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 5,790 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 5,786 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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FJ11 FWC is a 2011 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2011 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 8,408 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 FJ11 FWC, 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 15 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ11 FWC registered?

FJ11 FWC is a 2011 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 1 May 2011.

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The MOT history for FJ11 FWC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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