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LT16 VDE

2016 Piaggio MP3

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

11,256 mi
Last recorded11,256 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Piaggio MP311,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT16 VDE
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 11,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 11,256 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Steering head bearing notchy

Pass 25 Sep 2024 6,754 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 6,581 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 6,156 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 6,156 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2021 5,155 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 4,875 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 3,548 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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LT16 VDE is a 2016 Piaggio MP3 in Black with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LT16 VDE, 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 LT16 VDE registered?

LT16 VDE is a 2016 Piaggio MP3, first registered on 28 April 2016.

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