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PN04 AAX

2004 Piaggio Zip

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

1,181 mi
Last recorded1,181 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Zip9,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN04 AAX
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 1,181 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 1,173 miles

Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 26,665 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 26,656 miles

Brake component insecure Front Brake Pipe Insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Central Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Nearside Rear Indicator Showing White Light (4.4.3 (a))

Position lamp not working Rear Light Inop (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Rear Brake Lever Excess Travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick Front Brake Pads Friction Material Coming away from backing (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2015 28,183 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 30 Dec 2013 27,376 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 27,376 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 23,689 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 23,688 miles

Front Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 22,025 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 17,742 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 13,251 miles

left hand front indicator lense cracked but does not impair function or show white light to front

Pass 1 Mar 2007 10,009 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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PN04 AAX is a 2004 Piaggio Zip in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PN04 AAX, 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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PN04 AAX is a 2004 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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