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GU14 WFA

2014 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,496 mi
Last recorded11,496 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Piaggio Zip8,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU14 WFA
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 11,496 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 11,496 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Stop lamp not working both front and rear brake control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Nail in tyre ()

large oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2024 11,434 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 11,434 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

steering slightly tight on full lock

Pass 21 Sep 2023 10,872 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 10,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 10,382 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 9,532 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 8,959 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 8,223 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 6,952 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 5,628 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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GU14 WFA is a 2014 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2014 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 8,521 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 GU14 WFA, 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 12 years old, this Piaggio Zip is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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GU14 WFA is a 2014 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 20 May 2014.

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