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WA04 MWC

2004 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

32,311 mi
Last recorded32,311 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Zip9,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 MWC
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 32,311 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 27,757 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 27,757 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 24,200 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 24,200 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear brake nearing end of adjustment

Rear brake operation slightly stiff

Pass 9 May 2011 20,919 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 12 May 2010 16,738 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 10 May 2010 16,738 miles

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 May 2009 13,306 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 1 May 2009 13,306 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 May 2008 10,491 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 8,948 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 8,948 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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 MWC is a 2004 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MWC, 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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WA04 MWC is a 2004 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 8 May 2004.

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