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OU04 HGC

2004 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,699 mi
Last recorded11,699 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2011
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Zip9,347 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 HGC
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2011 11,699 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 1 Oct 2011 11,699 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 11,239 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 11,239 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 8,920 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 8,907 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight 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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OU04 HGC is a 2004 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OU04 HGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU04 HGC registered?

OU04 HGC is a 2004 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 16 April 2004.

Is OU04 HGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU04 HGC shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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