Piaggio Mp3
Three-wheelerFrom 2,045 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 55 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.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 55 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 27 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 24 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 19 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 13 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 12 |
| steering head bearings have excessive wear or play | 9 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 9 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 9 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 8 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 18.9% of Mp3 failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 31.4% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £111.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 95.5% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2018 | 88.6% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2017 | 89.1% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |
| 2016 | 86.2% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |
2 earlier years
| 2015 | 88.4% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, exhaust system leaking or insecure |
| 2014 | 85.8% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |
Typical mileage
Half of all Mp3s tested had between 8,863 and 20,518 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 14,558 median miles, the Mp3 has 0.079 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Piaggio models
| Piaggio Vespa | 88.4% |
| Piaggio Zip | 77% |
| Piaggio Liberty 125 | 80.1% |
| Piaggio Px 125 (Vespa) | 88.3% |
Common questions
What is the Piaggio Mp3 MOT pass rate?
The Piaggio Mp3 has a 88.5% MOT pass rate based on 2,045 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Piaggio Mp3?
The most common MOT failure on the Piaggio Mp3 is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 55 failures. Other common issues include parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value.
What is the typical mileage of a Piaggio Mp3 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Piaggio Mp3 is 14,558 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 8,863 and 20,518 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.