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CV55 GFO

2005 Piaggio Porter

White Diesel 1371cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

31,903 mi
Last recorded31,903 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Porter31,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 31,903 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion all underneath of vehicle

Pass 5 Aug 2024 31,427 miles

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

surface corrosion mall underneath of vehicle

Fail 2 Aug 2024 31,427 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

surface corrosion mall underneath of vehicle

Pass 10 Aug 2023 30,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear hub seal weeping

other areas of chassis rust blistering

Fail 1 Aug 2023 30,626 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel bothsides (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear hub seal weeping

other areas of chassis rust blistering

Fail 20 Jul 2023 30,624 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear hub oil seal weeping

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

other chassis areas rust blistered

Pass 17 Aug 2022 29,575 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 29,570 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Jun 2021 29,535 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated fluid leak (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chassis rail in poor condition

Corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Nearside front tyre is wearing badly on the out side edge

Nearside rear leaf spring shackle bush worn

Pass 1 Jun 2020 27,866 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 26,605 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 26,605 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 24,819 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 23,240 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear axle oil seal minor leak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/12 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Spare tyre defective flat ()

centre exhaust mounting partially broken

slight movement in front & rear propshaft universal joints

Fail 18 Jul 2017 23,240 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear axle oil seal minor leak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/12 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Spare tyre defective flat ()

centre exhaust mounting partially broken

slight movement in front & rear propshaft universal joints

Pass 26 Jul 2016 22,231 miles

Oil leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre perished

Fail 14 Jun 2016 22,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre perished

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2015 20,707 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 18,896 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front brake slightly dragging

Fail 12 Jun 2014 18,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front brake slightly dragging

Pass 30 May 2013 17,807 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 15,991 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 15,991 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 13,904 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 13,904 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 12,158 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 12,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2009 9,552 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 9,552 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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CV55 GFO is a 2005 Piaggio Porter in White with a 1,371cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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

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