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LM12 UPX

2012 Piaggio MP3

Grey Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

13,792 mi
Last recorded13,792 miles
Recorded on17 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio MP311,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 UPX
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2026 13,792 miles

Central Front Upper Head bearing slightly notchy

Front Both sides cardan ball joints tie rods have slight play

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

Nearside Lower Lower engine mount pin and bush slightly worn

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Parking brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2025 12,933 miles

Front both sides front u joint has slight play

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2024 12,561 miles
Fail 19 May 2024 12,474 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 12,047 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 7,601 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 UPX is a 2012 Piaggio MP3 in Grey with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LM12 UPX, 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 UPX registered?

LM12 UPX is a 2012 Piaggio MP3, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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