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VE16 LPV

2016 Piaggio MP3

Silver Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,677 mi
Last recorded40,677 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Piaggio MP311,316 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE16 LPV
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 40,677 miles

Front both mirrors contact the screen on full lock

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens held on with tape (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one of two not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 39,924 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 39,924 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 20,291 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 20,281 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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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VE16 LPV is a 2016 Piaggio MP3 in Silver with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2016 Piaggio MP3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 11,316 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 VE16 LPV, 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 10 years old, this Piaggio MP3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VE16 LPV registered?

VE16 LPV is a 2016 Piaggio MP3, first registered on 22 July 2016.

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