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WX56 FMY

2006 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,835 mi
Last recorded29,835 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Zip9,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX56 FMY
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine100cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 29,835 miles

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 29,835 miles

Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 29,835 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front position light not working

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 29,835 miles

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

Offside Front position light not working

Rear Upper Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play borderline (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 29,835 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 29,835 miles

Rear Brake lever insecure nut missing (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 28,192 miles

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

Rear Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 28,192 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))

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Front brake possible oil contamination

Rear Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 24,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 24,226 miles

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

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated big main bush (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play big main bush (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 18,129 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 18,129 miles

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front and rear brake applied (1.3.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear position light not working

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

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 11,665 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

rear brake almost fully adjusted

Fail 13 Sep 2014 11,665 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

rear brake almost fully adjusted

Pass 29 Aug 2013 7,862 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 6,878 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 5,513 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 4,952 miles

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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WX56 FMY is a 2006 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 9,825 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 WX56 FMY, 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 20 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WX56 FMY is a 2006 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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