Piaggio Medley Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Piaggio Medley reliable? We analysed 2,721 real MOT tests across 599 vehicles to find out.
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The Piaggio Medley is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Piaggio Medley.
Piaggio Medley Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Piaggio Medley. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Piaggio Medley MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Piaggio Medley to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Piaggio Medley Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Piaggio Medley models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Piaggio Medley Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Piaggio Medley owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Piaggio Medley MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Piaggio Medley year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 80 | 97.5% | 2,588 | 5,742 | 12,292 |
| 2019 | 564 | 86.3% | 4,025 | 8,924 | 19,261 |
| 2018 | 617 | 85.7% | 6,096 | 12,642 | 22,990 |
| 2017 | 1,029 | 86.4% | 7,021 | 12,298 | 21,707 |
| 2016 | 406 | 83.0% | 5,484 | 13,831 | 24,122 |
How Long Does a Piaggio Medley Last?
Based on 599 Piaggio Medley vehicles on UK roads.
Piaggio Medley Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Piaggio Medley MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Piaggio Medley
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
97.5% MOT pass rate from 80 tests
83.0% MOT pass rate from 406 tests
The best year to buy a used Piaggio Medley is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 97.5% across 80 tests. The 2016 model year has the lowest pass rate at 83.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Piaggio Medley Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piaggio Medley THIS CAR | 86.1% | 2,721 | 11,713 mi | 10 yrs |
| Piaggio Vespa | 83.8% | 355,016 | 10,772 mi | 30 yrs |
| Piaggio Zip | 77% | 101,622 | 9,391 mi | 29 yrs |
| Piaggio Nrg | 72.9% | 52,129 | 10,153 mi | 27 yrs |
| Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a | 76% | 2,274 | 70,606 mi | 22 yrs |
Compared to the Piaggio Vespa (83.8% pass rate) and the Piaggio Zip (77.0% pass rate), the Piaggio Medley outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Piaggio MedleyShould you buy a used Piaggio Medley?
The Piaggio Medley has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.1% across 2,721 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Piaggio Medley with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Piaggio Medley owner drives around 1,873 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Piaggio Medley models stay on UK roads for around 10 years. If you're buying one that's already well within that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.