Piaggio Px 150 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Piaggio Px 150 reliable? We analysed 692 real MOT tests across 104 vehicles to find out.
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The Piaggio Px 150 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, direction indicators not working and headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Piaggio Px 150.
Piaggio Px 150 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Piaggio Px 150. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Piaggio Px 150 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Piaggio Px 150 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Piaggio Px 150 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Piaggio Px 150 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Piaggio Px 150 Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Piaggio Px 150 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Piaggio Px 150 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Piaggio Px 150 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Piaggio Px 150 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Piaggio Px 150 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 55 | 80.0% | 4,024 | 5,760 | 26,289 |
How Long Does a Piaggio Px 150 Last?
Based on 104 Piaggio Px 150 vehicles on UK roads.
Piaggio Px 150 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Piaggio Px 150 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 150
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
80.0% MOT pass rate from 55 tests
The best year to buy a used Piaggio Px 150 is 1980, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 80.0% across 55 tests.
How Does the Piaggio Px 150 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piaggio Px 150 THIS CAR | 82.8% | 692 | 13,657 mi | 46 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 |
| Opel Frontera | 68.3% | 1,170 | 72,870 mi | 29 yrs |
Compared to the Piaggio Vespa (83.8% pass rate) and the Piaggio Zip (77.0% pass rate), the Piaggio Px 150 sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Piaggio Px 150 has an overall MOT pass rate of 82.8% across 692 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 150 are stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (12 recorded failures), direction indicators not working (9), and headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (4). 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.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Piaggio Px 150 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 Px 150 owner drives around 231 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 150 models stay on UK roads for around 46 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.