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LB15 VUK

2015 Piaggio MP3

Red Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,299 mi
Last recorded38,299 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Piaggio MP312,068 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB15 VUK
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 38,299 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Steering movement slightly notchy

Pass 29 Jul 2024 33,878 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 33,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 31,904 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 30,748 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 25,486 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 25,486 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 18,885 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 18,885 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 13,051 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 13,051 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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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LB15 VUK is a 2015 Piaggio MP3 in Red with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2015 Piaggio MP3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 12,068 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 LB15 VUK, 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 11 years old, this Piaggio MP3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LB15 VUK is a 2015 Piaggio MP3, first registered on 4 August 2015.

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