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LA20 BXU

2020 Piaggio MP3

Black Petrol 330cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,560 mi
Last recorded17,560 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2020 Piaggio MP37,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA20 BXU
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine330cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 17,560 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 17,560 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 16,432 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Steering movement slightly notchy

Fail 30 Jul 2024 16,432 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Steering movement slightly notchy

Pass 24 Aug 2023 12,108 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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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LA20 BXU is a 2020 Piaggio MP3 in Black with a 330cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2020 Piaggio MP3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 7,321 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 LA20 BXU, 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 6 years old, this Piaggio MP3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LA20 BXU registered?

LA20 BXU is a 2020 Piaggio MP3, first registered on 28 August 2020.

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