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LK12 DBV

2012 Piaggio MP3 300 Lt Touring

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,770 mi
Last recorded41,770 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio MP3 300 Lt Touring16,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK12 DBV
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3 300 Lt Touring
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 41,770 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 41,220 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 40,317 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 40,315 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 21,931 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 19,512 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 19,444 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 14,573 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 14,573 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 12,594 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 10,480 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 4,664 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio MP3 300 Lt Touring?

Based on 1,339 MOT tests across 171 vehicles.

88.1%
Pass Rate
1,407
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
171
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator incorrect colour 9
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 7
position lamp(s) not working 5
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4
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LK12 DBV is a 2012 Piaggio MP3 300 Lt Touring in Black with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Piaggio MP3 300 Lt Touring models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 16,876 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 300 Lt Touring fails its MOT is direction indicator incorrect colour, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK12 DBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio MP3 300 Lt Touring typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Piaggio MP3 300 Lt Touring is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LK12 DBV is a 2012 Piaggio MP3 300 Lt Touring, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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