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WP16 XEX

2016 Piaggio MP3

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

5,551 mi
Last recorded5,551 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio MP311,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP16 XEX
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 5,551 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 5,531 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2025 5,125 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 5,086 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 4,260 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 2,279 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 3,605 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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WP16 XEX is a 2016 Piaggio MP3 in Black with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WP16 XEX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WP16 XEX registered?

WP16 XEX is a 2016 Piaggio MP3, first registered on 23 May 2016.

Is WP16 XEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP16 XEX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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