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FJ09 FUO

2009 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,493 mi
Last recorded31,493 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Zip9,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ09 FUO
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 31,493 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 28,818 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 27,624 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 25,176 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 25,085 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 24,819 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 23,068 miles

Rear Rear engine mount has slight freeplay

Pass 5 Jun 2019 20,435 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 20,436 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2018 18,642 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 9,675 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 5,469 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 4,747 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 4,205 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 4,205 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nail in rear tyre

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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FJ09 FUO is a 2009 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 9,449 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 FJ09 FUO, 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 17 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ09 FUO registered?

FJ09 FUO is a 2009 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 21 March 2009.

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