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WA04 AYD

2004 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

12,371 mi
Last recorded12,371 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Zip9,347 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 AYD
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 12,371 miles

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

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 12,371 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 21,278 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 17,476 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 16,372 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 16,208 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 16,208 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 16,208 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 15 Mar 2010 12,268 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 12,263 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 7,572 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 6,298 miles

exhaust very rusty

Fail 27 Mar 2008 6,265 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

exhaust very rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2007 4,401 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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WA04 AYD is a 2004 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WA04 AYD, 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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What year was WA04 AYD registered?

WA04 AYD is a 2004 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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