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AE08 MMO

2008 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

30,852 mi
Last recorded30,852 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Zip10,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 MMO
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 30,852 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 30,852 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear tyre flat

Pass 1 Sep 2022 28,851 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 28,851 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 23,950 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 23,927 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 22,604 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 22,452 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 22,156 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 22,022 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 21,872 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 21,872 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 21,635 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 21,635 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 4 Jul 2014 21,342 miles

one rear tail light not working

Fail 4 Jul 2014 21,342 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

one rear tail light not working

Pass 4 Jul 2013 20,911 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 20,911 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 14,363 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 8,555 miles

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

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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AE08 MMO is a 2008 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AE08 MMO, 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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AE08 MMO is a 2008 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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