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LJ12 GWD

2012 Piaggio MP3

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,537 mi
Last recorded16,537 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio MP311,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 GWD
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 16,537 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 15,321 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 13,980 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 11,637 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 9,452 miles

Offside Front indicator arm lose

Pass 12 Apr 2021 7,775 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2021 7,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 7,762 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2019 7,762 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 7,532 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Apr 2018 7,532 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 7,090 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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LJ12 GWD is a 2012 Piaggio MP3 in Black with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJ12 GWD, 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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What year was LJ12 GWD registered?

LJ12 GWD is a 2012 Piaggio MP3, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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