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BX05 DME

2005 Piaggio Porter

Grey Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,929 mi
Last recorded97,929 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Porter31,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 DME
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 97,929 miles

Child seat fitted o/s rear.

Corrosion in various places.

Fail 2 Aug 2016 97,929 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis - marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted o/s rear.

Corrosion in various places.

Pass 4 Aug 2015 90,977 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front head light lens fader

slight chassis corrision

Pass 30 Jul 2014 84,728 miles

Corrosion starting in various places.

O/s headlamp lens is discolouring.

O/s suspension is a bit lower than n/s.

Fail 28 Jul 2014 84,639 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Corrosion starting in various places.

O/s headlamp lens is discolouring.

O/s rear tyre is close to the limit.

O/s suspension is a bit lower than n/s.

Pass 24 Jul 2013 77,648 miles

Corrosion starting underneath.

Oil leak on engine.

Fail 23 Jul 2013 77,642 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Corrosion starting underneath.

Oil leak on engine.

Rear braking efforts are low.

Pass 9 Aug 2012 72,588 miles

Metal brake pipes going to rear brake valve are starting to corrode.

N/s front tyre is close to the limit.

Fail 1 Aug 2012 72,523 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Metal brake pipes going to rear brake valve are starting to corrode.

N/s front tyre is close to the limit.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 59,551 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 51,151 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 51,039 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front indicators are losing amber colouration.

Pass 14 Jul 2009 42,536 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 33,761 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 33,755 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Porter?

Based on 18,238 MOT tests across 1,312 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
2,557
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,312
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 991
brake recording little or no effort 815
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 628
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 537
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 386
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BX05 DME is a 2005 Piaggio Porter in Grey with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Porter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 31,872 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Piaggio Porter fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 991 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX05 DME, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Porter typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Piaggio Porter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX05 DME is a 2005 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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