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SM17 UPH

2017 Piaggio MP3

White Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,831 mi
Last recorded21,831 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 Piaggio MP310,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM17 UPH
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 21,831 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 21,808 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 21,795 miles

Central Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 21,380 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 16,558 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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SM17 UPH is a 2017 Piaggio MP3 in White with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2017 Piaggio MP3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 10,302 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 SM17 UPH, 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 9 years old, this Piaggio MP3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SM17 UPH registered?

SM17 UPH is a 2017 Piaggio MP3, first registered on 16 August 2017.

Is SM17 UPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM17 UPH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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