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LM18 NKS

2018 Piaggio MP3

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,464 mi
Last recorded9,464 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Piaggio MP39,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM18 NKS
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 9,464 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2026 9,464 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 8,712 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 7,246 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight run out on disc (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 7,231 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight run out on disc (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 3,942 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 3,095 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 2,305 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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LM18 NKS is a 2018 Piaggio MP3 in Black with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Piaggio MP3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 9,230 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 LM18 NKS, 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 8 years old, this Piaggio MP3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LM18 NKS registered?

LM18 NKS is a 2018 Piaggio MP3, first registered on 9 May 2018.

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