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KD16 VOV

2016 Piaggio MP3

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

31,985 mi
Last recorded31,985 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio MP311,316 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD16 VOV
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 31,985 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm / engine mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 31,983 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm / engine mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 31,472 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 26,471 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 26,471 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working When rear brake lever applied (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Handlebar grip not secure to handlebars. (2.2.1 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 21,578 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 21,578 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working when rear brake applied (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering movement slightly notchy

Pass 29 Jan 2022 16,483 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 16,360 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Steering head bearings has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 11,671 miles

Steering Notchy

Fail 28 Jan 2021 11,670 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Steering Notchy

Pass 13 Jul 2019 9,998 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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KD16 VOV is a 2016 Piaggio MP3 in Black with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2016 Piaggio MP3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 11,316 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 KD16 VOV, 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 10 years old, this Piaggio MP3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KD16 VOV is a 2016 Piaggio MP3, first registered on 30 July 2016.

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