Piaggio Px 200 E Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Piaggio Px 200 E reliable? We analysed 30,336 real MOT tests across 2,448 vehicles to find out.
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The Piaggio Px 200 E is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, direction indicator not working and stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Piaggio Px 200 E.
Piaggio Px 200 E Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Piaggio Px 200 E. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Piaggio Px 200 E MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Piaggio Px 200 E to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Piaggio Px 200 E Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Piaggio Px 200 E fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Piaggio Px 200 E Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Piaggio Px 200 E owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Piaggio Px 200 E MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Piaggio Px 200 E year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 58 | 77.6% | 7,664 | 12,548 | 17,799 |
| 2003 | 7,960 | 89.8% | 5,332 | 10,341 | 18,134 |
| 2002 | 6,913 | 88.7% | 7,659 | 14,026 | 22,628 |
| 2001 | 5,471 | 88.1% | 7,096 | 13,088 | 20,360 |
| 2000 | 3,460 | 87.1% | 6,029 | 10,170 | 15,366 |
| 1999 | 2,327 | 85.8% | 6,916 | 11,279 | 17,652 |
| 1998 | 2,403 | 86.2% | 7,492 | 12,037 | 18,416 |
| 1997 | 1,271 | 86.2% | 8,233 | 13,754 | 20,317 |
| 1996 | 95 | 85.3% | 8,398 | 15,537 | 20,418 |
How Long Does a Piaggio Px 200 E Last?
Based on 2,448 Piaggio Px 200 E vehicles on UK roads.
Piaggio Px 200 E Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Piaggio Px 200 E 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 200 E
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
89.8% MOT pass rate from 7,960 tests
77.6% MOT pass rate from 58 tests
The best year to buy a used Piaggio Px 200 E is 2003, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.8% across 7,960 tests. The 2004 model year has the lowest pass rate at 77.6% — 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 200 E Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piaggio Px 200 E THIS CAR | 88.2% | 30,336 | 11,954 mi | 29 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 |
| Peugeot Boxer 435 Pro L4H2 Bluehdi | 75.7% | 9,165 | 65,655 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Piaggio Vespa (83.8% pass rate) and the Piaggio Zip (77.0% pass rate), the Piaggio Px 200 E outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Piaggio Px 200 E has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.2% across 30,336 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 200 E are tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (225 recorded failures), direction indicator not working (185), and stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (162). 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 200 E owner drives around 499 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 200 E models stay on UK roads for around 29 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.