CarVerify

Free Car Check

LK08 HYO

2008 Piaggio MP3 400

Silver Petrol 399cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

34,590 mi
Last recorded34,590 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio MP3 40017,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 HYO
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3 400
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 34,590 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 34,474 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 34,303 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 34,292 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2021 34,165 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 33,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 33,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 33,290 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 May 2016 28,519 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 27,922 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 24,974 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 13,934 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 11,805 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 11,421 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Piaggio MP3 400?

Based on 1,080 MOT tests across 115 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
1,643
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing 12
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 9
wheel bearings have excessive free play 7
Full Piaggio MP3 400 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LK08 HYO is a 2008 Piaggio MP3 400 in Silver with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio MP3 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 17,693 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 400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK08 HYO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio MP3 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio MP3 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LK08 HYO?

You can check the full history of LK08 HYO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LK08 HYO registered?

LK08 HYO is a 2008 Piaggio MP3 400, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is LK08 HYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK08 HYO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LK08 HYO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LK08 HYO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.