MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,612 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)
Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Main beam warning light not working
Oil leak
Rear Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Oil leak
Rear Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)
main beam warning light not working
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.
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WA08 SZU is a 2008 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 WA08 SZU, 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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WA08 SZU is a 2008 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 9 July 2008.
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