Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Piaggio Mp3?

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?

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?

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 2013 Piaggio Mp3 vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

31% 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 2013 Piaggio Mp3 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 117 vehicles, the 2013 Piaggio Mp3 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 85.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2013 Piaggio Mp3?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2013 Piaggio Mp3 are: Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (25.6% of vehicles), Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (16.5% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (16% 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 2013 Piaggio Mp3?

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 (2013)

117 real MOT outcomes analysed • 85.6% first-time pass rate

2013 Piaggio Mp3

CarHunch analysed 117 real MOT records for the 2013 Piaggio Mp3. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2013 Piaggio MP3 passes its MOT at 85.6%, which is comfortably above the UK average of 80%, but a significant red flag is that nearly 31% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—well above acceptable levels for a scooter that should prioritise rider safety. This suggests structural, braking, or handling issues are more common than you'd want in a three-wheeler designed for commuting.

At 13,375 miles median (15,761 average), these scooters show relatively low mileage for their age, which is typical for leisure-focused three-wheelers rather than daily workhorses. The average vehicle racks up 1.07 failures and 4 advisories per test, pointing to niggling wear items rather than catastrophic failures—but combined with the dangerous defect history, you should have any used example inspected by someone who knows Piaggio's specific weak points, particularly the suspension and braking systems.

We have limited data for the 2013 Piaggio Mp3 — 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

85.6%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

30.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.07

Over 6.7 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

13k

Middle half: 9k–20k

For context

These stats describe 117 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 117 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 25.6%

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 16.5%

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value · Parking brake efficiency below requirements · …

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

Lighting 10.1%

Headlamp aim too high · Headlamp aim too low

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

Suspension & steering 7.9%

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play · Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel · Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

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

Exhaust & emissions 6.2%

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2013.

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Based on MOT data from 117 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 30.8% 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 2013 Piaggio Mp3 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.

13,375

typical

8,542

low mileage

20,283

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Piaggio Mp3 vehicles fall between 8,542 and 20,283 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 8,542 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.

✓ 8,542–20,283 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Piaggio Mp3s sit.

⚠ Over 27,382 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 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 57% of 2013 Piaggio Mp3s are still active.

51 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 57% of the peak remain.

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

6.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.07

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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