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WK04 EBN

2004 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

15,820 mi
Last recorded15,820 miles
Recorded on15 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Zip9,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK04 EBN
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 May 2021 15,820 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements broken (0.1 (d))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

brake lever lock nuts missing

Pass 20 Dec 2019 27,248 miles

Central Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2016 21,917 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

no wing mirror

Fail 4 May 2016 21,883 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Steering lock stop missing rh (2.1.3)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion lh (2.3.3)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 15,442 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 15,436 miles

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

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 12,933 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 11,818 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 5,659 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 10,718 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 9,684 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 3,049 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 13 Jul 2007 3,049 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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WK04 EBN is a 2004 Piaggio Zip in Black 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 WK04 EBN, 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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WK04 EBN is a 2004 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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