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CV55 GEK

2005 Piaggio Porter

White Diesel 1371cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,214 mi
Last recorded44,214 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Porter31,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 GEK
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,371cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 44,214 miles

Front registration plate cracked.

Front bumper, lower part damaged.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake cables, chips missing, still secure.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle underside, general surface corrosion inc suspension components.

Fail 14 Aug 2018 44,213 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper, lower part damaged.

Front registration plate cracked.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake cables, chips missing, still secure.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle underside, general surface corrosion inc suspension components.

Pass 7 Sep 2017 40,060 miles

Clips missing on parking brake cables, cables stills secure.

Front bumper slight damaged.

Front number plate cracked.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Various areas of vehicle underside corroded.

Fail 25 Aug 2017 40,060 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported Front to rear brake pipes. (3.6.B.1)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Clips missing on parking brake cables, cables stills secure.

Front bumper slight damaged.

Front number plate cracked.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Various areas of vehicle underside corroded.

Pass 8 Jan 2013 36,734 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 36,734 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 33,230 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 33,223 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 29,389 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 29,383 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 22,422 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 22,422 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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CV55 GEK is a 2005 Piaggio Porter in White with a 1,371cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CV55 GEK, 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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CV55 GEK is a 2005 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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