Piaggio Zip 100 (2008)
2008 Piaggio Zip 100
CarHunch analysed 126 real MOT records for the 2008 Piaggio Zip 100. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2008 Piaggio ZIP 100 is a significantly unreliable scooter by UK standards, with only a 38.2% first-time pass rate compared to the 80% national average — fewer than two in five will sail through their MOT without a fix needed. The good news is that dangerous defects are uncommon at 7.1%, so while these machines need frequent work, catastrophic safety failures are rare.
At 11,642 miles average, these scooters are running relatively light for their age, yet they still rack up 0.54 failures and 1.0 advisories per test on average, suggesting inherent durability issues rather than neglect or high use. If you're considering one, plan for regular maintenance costs and budget for repairs before each MOT — this isn't a buy-it-and-forget-it proposition.
What to check before buying a 2008 Piaggio Zip 100
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2008 Piaggio Zip 100 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2008 Piaggio Zip 100 vehicles fall between 6,492 and 15,672 miles.
2008 Piaggio Zip 100 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 12 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2019 (48% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2019.
MOT History Averages
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