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LX16 SMO

2016 Piaggio MP3

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,724 mi
Last recorded9,724 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio MP311,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX16 SMO
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 6 May 2026 9,724 miles

Engine mount worn slight play

Service light on dashboard

Steering head bearing slightly notchy

Pass 2 May 2025 7,652 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 6,904 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 6,846 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 6,513 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 6,294 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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LX16 SMO is a 2016 Piaggio MP3 in Black with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LX16 SMO, 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 LX16 SMO registered?

LX16 SMO is a 2016 Piaggio MP3, first registered on 5 March 2016.

Is LX16 SMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX16 SMO shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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