Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Piaggio Mp3 Sport Touring Lt 500?

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 2013 Piaggio Mp3 Sport Touring Lt 500?

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 2013 Piaggio Mp3 Sport Touring Lt 500?

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.

Is the 2013 Piaggio Mp3 Sport Touring Lt 500 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 186 vehicles, the 2013 Piaggio Mp3 Sport Touring Lt 500 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2013 Piaggio Mp3 Sport Touring Lt 500?

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 Mp3 Sport Touring Lt 500 (2013)

186 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.4% first-time pass rate

2013 Piaggio Mp3 Sport Touring Lt 500

CarHunch analysed 186 real MOT records for the 2013 Piaggio Mp3 Sport Touring Lt 500. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This Piaggio MP3 is bang on UK average reliability, with a 79.4% first-time pass rate matching the 80% national benchmark, though nearly one in five have recorded dangerous defects—worth checking the full service history on any used example. The median mileage of 16,767 miles suggests these machines aren't racked up hard, which is encouraging for longevity.

With an average of 0.76 failures per vehicle and 3.3 advisories, owners are looking at fairly minor issues cropping up, but you'll want a pre-purchase inspection to specifically flag any brake or suspension wear, since these three-wheelers take real punishment on twisty roads where they shine. Budget for regular maintenance and ask any seller for proof of professional servicing rather than DIY work.

We have limited data for the 2013 Piaggio Mp3 Sport Touring Lt 500 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 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

89.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

18.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.76

Over 6.2 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

17k

Middle half: 10k–25k

For context

These stats describe 186 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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Based on MOT data from 186 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 18.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 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 →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	184	89.3%	0.77

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Piaggio Mp3 Sport Touring Lt 500 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.

16,767

typical

10,407

low mileage

25,328

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Piaggio Mp3 Sport Touring Lt 500 vehicles fall between 10,407 and 25,328 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 10,407 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.

✓ 10,407–25,328 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Piaggio Mp3 Sport Touring Lt 500s sit.

⚠ Over 34,192 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 Mp3 Sport Touring Lt 500 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 30% of 2013 Piaggio Mp3 Sport Touring Lt 500s are still active.

Numbers are declining — 48 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (30% of peak).

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

6.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.76

Avg failures per vehicle

3.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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