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2004 Piaggio Zip

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

9,964 mi
Last recorded9,964 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Zip9,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 VPN
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 9,964 miles

Rear light lens damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2024 9,964 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Fuel hose slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe damaged but not to excess (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 9,964 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel hose damaged but not to excess (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fuel hose slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering stop not working

Pass 1 Sep 2023 16,331 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 16,331 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 8,141 miles

O/s/f plastics cracked a split

Pass 22 Feb 2019 6,233 miles

O/s/f side legs heals cracked and split

Fail 22 Feb 2019 6,233 miles

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

O/s/f side legs heals cracked and split

Pass 15 Jul 2017 5,275 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 5,265 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 4,387 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 4,387 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 3,212 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 VPN 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 WA04 VPN, 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 VPN is a 2004 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 7 August 2004.

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