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NK04 HGE

2004 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

21,894 mi
Last recorded21,894 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Zip9,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK04 HGE
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 21,894 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 21,886 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 17,278 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 12,920 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 12,875 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect Seized (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 8,907 miles

Steering lock stops missing

Pass 9 Jun 2018 7,005 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 6,231 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 6,128 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 6,128 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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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NK04 HGE is a 2004 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NK04 HGE, 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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NK04 HGE is a 2004 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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