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WJ55 KMA

2005 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

7,475 mi
Last recorded7,475 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Zip8,942 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 KMA
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 7,475 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 26 May 2015 7,459 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 7,401 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Rear Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Battery connections missing

No Mirrors fitted

Speedo cable broken

Pass 13 Sep 2013 7,401 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 7,401 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 7,407 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 7,407 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 7,401 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 7,401 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 7,401 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 7,401 miles

nearside rear sidelight inoperative

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 KMA is a 2005 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 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 KMA, 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 KMA registered?

WJ55 KMA is a 2005 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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