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WX08 ODE

2008 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

42,761 mi
Last recorded42,761 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Zip10,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 ODE
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 42,761 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 37,715 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 37,710 miles

Front Steering linkage locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Rear Brake cable excessively worn (1.1.15 (b))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 27,283 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 27,282 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 27,282 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 27,282 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 27,282 miles

rear tyre badly worn due to under inflation

Fail 16 Jun 2016 27,282 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

rear tyre badly worn due to under inflation

Pass 17 Jun 2015 23,691 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 20,183 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 17,384 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 17,384 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))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 14,545 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 14,521 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 11,287 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 11,287 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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 ODE is a 2008 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ODE, 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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What year was WX08 ODE registered?

WX08 ODE is a 2008 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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