Piaggio Mp3 Sport Touring Lt 500
Three-wheelerFrom 209 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, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, a lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 11 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 | 11 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 4 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 3 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 2 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 2 |
| light source and lamp not compatible | 2 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 17.6% of Mp3 Sport Touring Lt 500 failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £67.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 81.7% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led |
| 2012 | 86.5% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
Typical mileage
Half of all Mp3 Sport Touring Lt 500s tested had between 11,337 and 26,948 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 16,986 median miles, the Mp3 Sport Touring Lt 500 has 0.093 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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 Mp3 Sport Touring Lt 500 MOT pass rate?
The Piaggio Mp3 Sport Touring Lt 500 has a 84.2% MOT pass rate based on 209 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Piaggio Mp3 Sport Touring Lt 500?
The most common MOT failure on the Piaggio Mp3 Sport Touring Lt 500 is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 11 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 Mp3 Sport Touring Lt 500 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Piaggio Mp3 Sport Touring Lt 500 is 16,986 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 11,337 and 26,948 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.