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FE17 UHU

2017 Piaggio MP3

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,957 mi
Last recorded55,957 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Piaggio MP310,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE17 UHU
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 55,957 miles

Nearside Front Inner Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Lower engine mount bush deteriorated has play

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 52,174 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake lever bent

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear parking brake pads

Fail 31 Jan 2025 52,146 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability front wheel has play (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arc trim loose

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake lever bent

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin parking brake pads thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 42,311 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 42,298 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 34,920 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin parking brake (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 28,260 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 21,500 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 9,897 miles

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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FE17 UHU is a 2017 Piaggio MP3 in Black with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Piaggio MP3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 10,302 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 FE17 UHU, 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 9 years old, this Piaggio MP3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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FE17 UHU is a 2017 Piaggio MP3, first registered on 3 March 2017.

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