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SP09 ESV

2009 Piaggio MP3 400

Silver Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

31,415 mi
Last recorded31,415 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Piaggio MP3 40019,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 ESV
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3 400
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 31,415 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint worn, but not excessively (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 30,294 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn, but not excessively (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 29,114 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 28,599 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 28,599 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 27,115 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit just meets legal limit 1.0mm (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2016 9,960 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2016 9,960 miles

Rear Tyre is unsuitable flat (4.1.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2014 6,229 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 5,621 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 4,816 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio MP3 400?

Based on 1,080 MOT tests across 115 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
1,643
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing 12
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 9
wheel bearings have excessive free play 7
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SP09 ESV is a 2009 Piaggio MP3 400 in Silver with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio MP3 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 19,451 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP09 ESV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio MP3 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Piaggio MP3 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SP09 ESV registered?

SP09 ESV is a 2009 Piaggio MP3 400, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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