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HF05 MFN

2005 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

12,145 mi
Last recorded12,145 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Zip8,942 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 MFN
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 12,145 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 12,062 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Seat lock broken but seat has been secured.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Various panel damage

Fail 23 Jan 2016 12,062 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Seat lock broken but seat has been secured.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Various panel damage

Pass 17 Jan 2015 10,683 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2015 10,680 miles

Rear Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 10,645 miles

Various panel damage

Fail 18 Jan 2014 10,645 miles

Nearside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Front Brake performance not tested (3.3) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

Various panel damage

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 10,398 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 9,039 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 9,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 7,928 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 6,621 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 5,214 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 5,214 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 3,749 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 3,688 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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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HF05 MFN is a 2005 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HF05 MFN, 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 HF05 MFN registered?

HF05 MFN is a 2005 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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