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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Piaggio APE. Check any APE by registration number below.

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86.5%

Avg Pass Rate

-2.1%

vs Piaggio Avg

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Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Piaggio APE — MOT Reliability Overview

The Piaggio APE has an average MOT pass rate of 86.5%, which is 2.1 percentage points below the Piaggio brand average of 88.6%. This is a strong result, indicating that the APE is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Piaggio APE, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Piaggio APE performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 185 vehicles

86.5%Excellent
Piaggio average: 88.6%
Mileage at 5yr

7k mi

Other Piaggio Models

Compare MOT reliability across Piaggio models.

Piaggio Porter

63.2% pass rate

Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)

91.1% pass rate

Piaggio Vespa S 50

85.3% pass rate

Piaggio Velofax

92.3% pass rate

Piaggio Mp3 300

96.3% pass rate

Piaggio X7

87.0% pass rate

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Piaggio APE — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Piaggio APE MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Piaggio APE?
The average MOT pass rate for the Piaggio APE is 86.5% compared to the Piaggio average of 88.6%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Piaggio APE?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Piaggio APE reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 86.5%, the Piaggio APE is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Piaggio APE?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Piaggio APE?
Typical mileage for the Piaggio APE: 7,045 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used APE to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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