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PN08 AAX

2008 Piaggio Zip

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

14,539 mi
Last recorded14,539 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Zip10,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN08 AAX
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 14,539 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 13,531 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 13,531 miles

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2022 12,295 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 11,168 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 11,168 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 10,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 9,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 9,360 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 9,360 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 8,297 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 8,297 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 7,118 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 7,118 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 6,309 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 6,309 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 5,484 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 4,782 miles

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 3,721 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 2,531 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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PN08 AAX is a 2008 Piaggio Zip in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 10,214 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 PN08 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 18 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PN08 AAX registered?

PN08 AAX is a 2008 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 9 August 2008.

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