CarVerify

Free Car Check

DX04 YEV

2004 Piaggio Zip

Grey Petrol 49cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,746 mi
Last recorded15,746 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Zip9,347 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 YEV
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 15,746 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 15,701 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front front tyre very perished

Pass 26 Sep 2019 15,069 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 14,383 miles

Rear Reduced damping effect

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 12,364 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 12,364 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 9,486 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 8,511 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 8,511 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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
Full Piaggio Zip reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DX04 YEV is a 2004 Piaggio Zip in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 9,347 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 DX04 YEV, 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 22 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DX04 YEV?

You can check the full history of DX04 YEV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DX04 YEV registered?

DX04 YEV is a 2004 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 25 August 2004.

Is DX04 YEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX04 YEV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DX04 YEV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DX04 YEV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.