Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2019 Piaggio Medley?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2019 Piaggio Medley?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2019 Piaggio Medley?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2019 Piaggio Medley vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

23% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2019 Piaggio Medley reliable?

Based on MOT data from 149 vehicles, the 2019 Piaggio Medley has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2019 Piaggio Medley?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2019 Piaggio Medley are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (23.7% of vehicles), Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (15.6% of vehicles), Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (15.6% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2019 Piaggio Medley?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Piaggio Medley (2019)

149 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.6% first-time pass rate

2019 Piaggio Medley

CarHunch analysed 149 real MOT records for the 2019 Piaggio Medley. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2019 Piaggio Medley passes its MOT first time in 88.6% of cases, well above the UK average of 80%, which is a solid result for a scooter of this age. However, nearly 23% of these vehicles have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their MOT history—that's a genuine buyer concern and worth investigating thoroughly on any used example.

These Medleys are running at a median of just 8,547 miles, suggesting relatively light use for their age, yet they're still picking up an average of 1.7 advisories per vehicle, pointing to routine wear items rather than structural faults. Check the full MOT history of any scooter you're considering, focusing particularly on what those advisories actually involve, because the gap between pass rate and dangerous-defect prevalence suggests some specimens have real issues lurking beneath a passing result.

We have limited data for the 2019 Piaggio Medley — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ 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

88.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

22.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.5

Over 3.6 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

Middle half: 4k–18k

For context

These stats describe 149 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 149 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 23.7%

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 15.6%

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 8.1%

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Lighting 7.5%

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2019.

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Based on MOT data from 149 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 22.8% 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 →
📄 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 Get 20% off via CarHunch

Mileage Distribution

Most 2019 Piaggio Medley 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.

8,547

typical

4,196

low mileage

18,344

high mileage

Half of all 2019 Piaggio Medley vehicles fall between 4,196 and 18,344 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 4,196 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.

✓ 4,196–18,344 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2019 Piaggio Medleys sit.

⚠ Over 24,764 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2019 Piaggio Medley — Still on the Road

Most 2019 Piaggio Medleys are still being driven.

Strong survival — 107 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 86% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.

MOT History Averages

3.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.5

Avg failures per vehicle

1.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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