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HW04 BKN

2004 Piaggio Zip

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

27,048 mi
Last recorded27,048 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Zip9,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW04 BKN
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 27,048 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 26,249 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 23,523 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 23,458 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 20,761 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 20,321 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 19,535 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 18,776 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 18,040 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 17,154 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 16,507 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 16,418 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake disc slightly pitted and worn

speedo not working

Fail 18 Jun 2010 16,418 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake disc slightly pitted and worn

speedo not working

Pass 12 Jun 2009 14,975 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake disc surface corrosion

Fail 4 Jun 2009 14,944 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake disc surface corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2008 11,939 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 9,126 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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HW04 BKN is a 2004 Piaggio Zip in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HW04 BKN, 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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HW04 BKN is a 2004 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 22 May 2004.

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