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WA05 NGE

2005 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

6,379 mi
Last recorded6,379 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Zip8,942 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 NGE
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 6,379 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 6,378 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 6,378 miles

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

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 6,368 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 6,368 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 6,368 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 6,368 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 5,342 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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WA05 NGE is a 2005 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 8,942 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 WA05 NGE, 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 21 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WA05 NGE registered?

WA05 NGE is a 2005 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is WA05 NGE safe to buy?

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