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LY14 VHA

2014 Piaggio MP3

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

31,177 mi
Last recorded31,177 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Piaggio MP312,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY14 VHA
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 31,177 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 42,887 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 42,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2023 34,189 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 31,078 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 17,229 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 17,229 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 15,974 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 13,606 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 10,652 miles

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 10,652 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

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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LY14 VHA is a 2014 Piaggio MP3 in Black with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2014 Piaggio MP3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 12,952 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 LY14 VHA, 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 12 years old, this Piaggio MP3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LY14 VHA is a 2014 Piaggio MP3, first registered on 14 August 2014.

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