Piaggio Px Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Piaggio Px reliable? We analysed 2,673 real MOT tests across 310 vehicles to find out.
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The Piaggio Px is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies and direction indicator not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Piaggio Px.
Piaggio Px Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Piaggio Px. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Piaggio Px MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Piaggio Px to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Piaggio Px Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Piaggio Px fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Piaggio Px Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Piaggio Px owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Piaggio Px MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Piaggio Px year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 67 | 83.6% | 4,595 | 10,610 | 21,024 |
| 2007 | 71 | 88.7% | 7,011 | 11,313 | 17,764 |
| 2006 | 69 | 87.0% | 9,280 | 15,012 | 18,825 |
| 2005 | 110 | 80.9% | 7,476 | 11,372 | 16,044 |
| 2003 | 538 | 86.6% | 4,972 | 10,416 | 18,464 |
| 2002 | 520 | 86.3% | 7,399 | 12,900 | 19,136 |
| 2001 | 323 | 86.7% | 6,420 | 13,476 | 20,164 |
| 2000 | 107 | 82.2% | 6,398 | 11,553 | 15,457 |
| 1999 | 124 | 80.6% | 6,741 | 10,115 | 22,694 |
| 1998 | 89 | 84.3% | 2,401 | 6,326 | 13,310 |
| 1997 | 101 | 80.2% | 9,204 | 12,086 | 14,586 |
| 1995 | 107 | 89.7% | 4,210 | 7,482 | 11,008 |
| 1994 | 74 | 89.2% | 13,222 | 20,633 | 23,161 |
How Long Does a Piaggio Px Last?
Based on 310 Piaggio Px vehicles on UK roads.
Piaggio Px Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Piaggio Px 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 Px
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
89.7% MOT pass rate from 107 tests
80.2% MOT pass rate from 101 tests
The best year to buy a used Piaggio Px is 1995, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.7% across 107 tests. The 1997 model year has the lowest pass rate at 80.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Piaggio Px Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piaggio Px THIS CAR | 85.4% | 2,673 | 12,015 mi | 32 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 |
| Land Rover Discovery Luxury Hse SD4 Auto | 86.5% | 1,798 | 41,242 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Piaggio Vespa (83.8% pass rate) and the Piaggio Zip (77.0% pass rate), the Piaggio Px outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Piaggio PxShould you buy a used Piaggio Px?
The Piaggio Px has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.4% across 2,673 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Piaggio Px are tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (34 recorded failures), stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (28), and direction indicator not working (26). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Piaggio Px owner drives around 459 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 Px models stay on UK roads for around 32 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching 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.