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WJ55 AOA

2005 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,974 mi
Last recorded26,974 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Zip8,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 AOA
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 26,974 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 26,974 miles

Offside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 21,803 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 21,800 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 20,977 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 15,936 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 15,936 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 12,254 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 9,734 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 9,734 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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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WJ55 AOA is a 2005 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WJ55 AOA, 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 WJ55 AOA registered?

WJ55 AOA is a 2005 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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