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BX08 EUO

2008 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

27,071 mi
Last recorded27,071 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Zip10,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX08 EUO
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 27,071 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front side walls slight cracking of rubber.

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

Rear slight cracking of side walls.

Pass 24 Apr 2024 26,769 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 25,910 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 24,840 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 23,829 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 23,114 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 21,826 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 20,265 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 19,545 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 18,509 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 16,943 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 15,532 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 15,532 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 13,515 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 11,769 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 9,558 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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BX08 EUO is a 2008 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 BX08 EUO, 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 BX08 EUO registered?

BX08 EUO is a 2008 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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