Piaggio Fly (2010)
2010 Piaggio Fly
CarHunch analysed 255 real MOT records for the 2010 Piaggio Fly. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2010 Piaggio Fly falls slightly short of the UK average with a 76.3% first-time pass rate, and nearly a quarter of these scooters (22.4%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a legitimate concern for potential buyers considering safety-critical systems. With 1.58 failures per vehicle on average, this is a moderately reliable machine, but the relatively high advisory count of 3.3 items per test suggests wear and maintenance issues accumulate steadily.
The median mileage of 11,586 miles is reasonable for a 2010 model, indicating these are not typically high-use vehicles, yet the average still reaches 13,427 miles, which points to genuine commuter use rather than garage queens. Before buying, request a full service history and have an independent mechanic inspect the braking system and lights in particular, since those are the categories where dangerous defects cluster on this platform.
What to check before buying a 2010 Piaggio Fly
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 22.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2010 Piaggio Fly vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2010 Piaggio Fly vehicles fall between 6,878 and 17,889 miles.
2010 Piaggio Fly — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 28 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (14% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2010 Piaggio Fly
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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25.1%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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24.9%
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam
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21.5%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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16.2%
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
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13.8%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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12.6%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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9%
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect
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8.8%
Headlamp not working on dipped beam
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2010. Counts include advisories and failures.
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