Piaggio Ape
Three-wheelerFrom 287 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre cords visible or damaged, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, a tyre cords visible or damaged, caused 5 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 5 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 5 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 3 |
| service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 2 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 2 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 2 |
| stop lamps all missing or inoperative | 2 |
| number plate missing or so insecure that it is likely to fall off | 2 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 2 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 44.4% of failures are serious: 44.4% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £61.
Typical mileage
Half of all Apes tested had between 232 and 2,735 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
Other Piaggio models
| Piaggio Vespa | 88.4% |
| Piaggio Zip | 77% |
| Piaggio Mp3 | 88.5% |
| Piaggio Liberty 125 | 80.1% |
| Piaggio Px 125 (Vespa) | 88.3% |
Common questions
What is the Piaggio Ape MOT pass rate?
The Piaggio Ape has a 86.4% MOT pass rate based on 287 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Piaggio Ape?
The most common MOT failure on the Piaggio Ape is a tyre cords visible or damaged, which caused 5 failures. Other common issues include a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led.
What is the typical mileage of a Piaggio Ape at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Piaggio Ape is 1,213 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 232 and 2,735 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.