Piaggio Fly (2013)

491 real MOT outcomes analysed • 83.8% first-time pass rate

2013 Piaggio Fly

CarHunch analysed 491 real MOT records for the 2013 Piaggio Fly. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 491 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2013 Piaggio Fly passes its MOT at 83.8%, which is a solid 3.8 percentage points above the UK average, suggesting decent baseline reliability—but the 23.2% of vehicles that have recorded at least one dangerous defect is a real concern and worth investigating on any used example you're considering. This is a scooter that tends to develop issues: the average vehicle accumulates 1.04 failures and 3.0 advisories across its MOT history, which is fairly typical for the age and mileage bracket.

At 14,176 miles median, these machines are lightly used for their age, which partly explains the respectable pass rate and relatively low failure count. Before buying, request the full MOT history and have a trusted mechanic inspect the brakes, lights, and suspension—the advisory count suggests wear items need attention—and be especially cautious if the history shows any dangerous defects flagged previously.

The 2013 Piaggio Fly passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (83.8%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.
First-time pass
83.8%
UK average ~80%
Around average
Dangerous (ever)
23.2%
At least once in MOT history
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Avg failures / car
1.04
Over 5.5 tests on record
High
Typical mileage
14k
Middle half: 9k–21k
For context
🔧 Average reliability. Passes at roughly the UK rate — not a standout, not a problem vehicle. Individual history makes all the difference.
🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 3 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.
🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 491 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 491 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 38.5%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm · …
Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.
Brake wear 13.7%
Front Brake binding but not excessively · Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied · Front Brake excessively binding · …
Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.
Suspension & steering 12.4%
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy · Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil · Steering headbearing has slight free play
Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.
Lighting 9.8%
Headlamp aim too high · Headlamp not working on dipped beam
Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2013.

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Before you buy a 2013 Piaggio Fly

Based on MOT data from 491 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 23.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
    Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
  • 🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection ClickMechanic
  • 📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History carVertical Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 3,900 Piaggio Fly vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 28.2%
1,100
Black 25.6%
999
Silver 20.9%
816
White 16.5%
645
Red 8.3%
325
Grey 0.4%
15

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Piaggio Fly vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

14,176
typical
8,905
low mileage
20,830
high mileage

Half of all 2013 Piaggio Fly vehicles fall between 8,905 and 20,830 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?
Under 8,905 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.
8,905–20,830 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Piaggio Flys sit.
Over 28,120 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2013 Piaggio Fly — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 25% of 2013 Piaggio Flys are still active.

Numbers are declining — 93 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (25% of peak).

373 93 2016 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

5.5
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.04
Avg failures per vehicle
3
Avg advisories per vehicle
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