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EA12 LTZ

2012 Piaggio MP3

Blue Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,725 mi
Last recorded33,725 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2012 Piaggio MP311,985 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 LTZ
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 33,725 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 33,628 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator h/brake (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

OIL LEAKING

Pass 13 Sep 2019 30,244 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

OIL LEAKING

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 30,193 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENG OIL LOW

ENG OIL LOW

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

OIL LEAKING

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 25,543 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 25,484 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

How Reliable is the Piaggio MP3?

Based on 15,282 MOT tests across 2,699 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
1,126
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,699
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 66
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 66
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EA12 LTZ is a 2012 Piaggio MP3 in Blue with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2012 Piaggio MP3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 11,985 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Piaggio MP3 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA12 LTZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio MP3 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Piaggio MP3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EA12 LTZ is a 2012 Piaggio MP3, first registered on 16 June 2012.

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