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KE05 PWZ

2005 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,806 mi
Last recorded9,806 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Zip8,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE05 PWZ
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 9,806 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limits (4.1.3(ii))

covers & cowlings obscuring some components

Pass 3 Jul 2017 9,783 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 9,769 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

covers & cowlings obscuring some components

front shockabsorbers have little damping effect

front tyre age related cracking , advise replace

Fail 11 May 2016 9,769 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

covers & cowlings obscuring some components

front shockabsorbers have little damping effect

front tyre age related cracking , advise replace

Pass 22 May 2015 8,145 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 8,052 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 8,052 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 7,975 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 7,975 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2010 7,325 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 6,081 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 4,548 miles

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

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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KE05 PWZ is a 2005 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KE05 PWZ, 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 KE05 PWZ registered?

KE05 PWZ is a 2005 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 24 July 2005.

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