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LX09 DBV

2009 Piaggio MP3 400 Lt

Silver Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,707 mi
Last recorded10,707 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Piaggio MP3 400 Lt14,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX09 DBV
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3 400 Lt
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 10,707 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 10,617 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 10,601 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2023 16,886 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 16,873 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 16,424 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 15,093 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 9,367 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 13,404 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 7,914 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 10,986 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 9,993 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 9,993 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick handbrake (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 9,590 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 8,607 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 3,901 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio MP3 400 Lt?

Based on 975 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
1,040
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 10
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
Headlamp aim too low 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
Registration plate lamp not working 5
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LX09 DBV is a 2009 Piaggio MP3 400 Lt in Silver with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio MP3 400 Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 14,590 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 400 Lt fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX09 DBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio MP3 400 Lt typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Piaggio MP3 400 Lt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LX09 DBV registered?

LX09 DBV is a 2009 Piaggio MP3 400 Lt, first registered on 3 June 2009.

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