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WX05 XPR

2005 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

18,500 mi
Last recorded18,500 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Zip8,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 XPR
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 18,500 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 18,409 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 17,752 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 17,671 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 15,951 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear shock has reduced damping effect

Pass 17 May 2018 14,726 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 May 2017 13,311 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear position light not working

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

fuel pipe has slight cracking but no signs of leaking

Pass 3 May 2016 11,842 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 10,223 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 8,385 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 8,385 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2013 6,840 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 6,840 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 5,631 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 4,395 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 3,019 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 1,615 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

front fender slightly insecure

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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WX05 XPR is a 2005 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WX05 XPR, 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 WX05 XPR registered?

WX05 XPR is a 2005 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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