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LM12 UPN

2012 Piaggio MP3

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

12,698 mi
Last recorded12,698 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio MP311,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 UPN
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 12,698 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 12,588 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 12,483 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 12,378 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 19,637 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Aug 2020 19,539 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 19,051 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 13,583 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 13,583 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2017 12,300 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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LM12 UPN is a 2012 Piaggio MP3 in Black with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LM12 UPN, 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 LM12 UPN registered?

LM12 UPN is a 2012 Piaggio MP3, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is LM12 UPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM12 UPN shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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