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LP12 WXT

2012 Piaggio MP3

Black Petrol 493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

17,124 mi
Last recorded17,124 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio MP311,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 WXT
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 17,124 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 16,572 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 10,258 miles
Fail 18 May 2024 10,242 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 18 May 2023 14,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 14,769 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering movement slightly notchy

Fail 8 Dec 2021 14,769 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering movement slightly notchy

Pass 14 Dec 2020 13,856 miles

steering slight hard

Fail 12 Dec 2020 13,856 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

steering slight hard

Pass 7 Dec 2019 12,470 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 10,046 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 5,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 1,986 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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LP12 WXT is a 2012 Piaggio MP3 in Black with a 493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LP12 WXT, 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 LP12 WXT registered?

LP12 WXT is a 2012 Piaggio MP3, first registered on 1 August 2012.

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