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WX08 EHN

2008 Piaggio Zip

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

27,813 mi
Last recorded27,813 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Zip10,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 EHN
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 27,813 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 25,048 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 25,048 miles

Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Oct 2019 21,921 miles

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 21,921 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 18,694 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 18,694 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 15,608 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 15,608 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 15,608 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 15,608 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 12,775 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 12,775 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 9,969 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 9,968 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 7,513 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 7,507 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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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WX08 EHN is a 2008 Piaggio Zip in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WX08 EHN, 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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WX08 EHN is a 2008 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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