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CV55 GFU

2005 Piaggio Porter

White Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,906 mi
Last recorded108,906 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Porter31,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 GFU
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 108,906 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front headlamp getting deteriorated

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside wiper split

Rear suspension corroded

both rear service brake performances just met pass standard (recommend service or repair)

both rear tyres starting to get worn

brake pipes getting corroded and heavily undersealed in areas

oil leak

play in both front steering arms

vehicles underbody heavily corroded in areas and getting in poor condition

Pass 21 Jun 2021 108,462 miles

Front number plate cracked

Offside Front tyre getting worn on outer edge

brake pipes heavily undersealed

play in both front steering arms

vehicles underbody heavily corroded in areas

vehicles underbody heavily undersealed in areas

Fail 7 Jun 2021 108,460 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front number plate cracked

Offside Front tyre getting worn on outer edge

brake pipes heavily undersealed

play in both front steering arms

vehicles underbody heavily corroded in areas

vehicles underbody heavily undersealed in areas

Pass 29 Jan 2020 89,264 miles

Front brake pads getting worn

Front number plate cracked

brake pipes heavily undersealed

slight play in front inner steering joints

vehicles underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 28 Jan 2020 89,177 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front brake pads getting worn

Front number plate cracked

brake pipes heavily undersealed

slight play in front inner steering joints

vehicles underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Jan 2019 67,644 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

brake pipes undersealed

Pass 17 Jan 2018 47,454 miles

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

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

Offside Rear suspension leaf spring getting deteriorated

brake pipes undersealed and getting corroded in areas

Fail 16 Jan 2018 47,371 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear suspension leaf spring getting deteriorated

brake pipes undersealed and getting corroded in areas

Pass 9 Feb 2017 27,799 miles

Front brake pads worn (recommend attention)

Offside Lower engine mount worn (recommend attention)

Offside wiper getting deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2016 15,629 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 15,629 miles

Centre Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint prop shaft (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 14,534 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 14,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 13,433 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 13,433 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 12,111 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 12,111 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 12,028 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 12,028 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 11,730 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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 GFU is a 2005 Piaggio Porter in White with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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