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FX04 WEJ

2004 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

13,145 mi
Last recorded13,145 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Zip9,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 WEJ
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 13,145 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 10,314 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 1,314 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 26,560 miles

Front Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 26,560 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Front Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 25,176 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 25,176 miles

Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 24,252 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 23,828 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 23,778 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

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

slight play in front suspension

Pass 3 Aug 2012 23,393 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 23,393 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 17,270 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 17,270 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 17,211 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 17,211 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 16,899 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 15,952 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 11,893 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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FX04 WEJ is a 2004 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FX04 WEJ, 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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FX04 WEJ is a 2004 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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