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DX53 OYM

2003 Piaggio Porter

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

32,628 mi
Last recorded32,628 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Porter40,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 OYM
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 32,628 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 32,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 32,583 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear lamp unit lenses damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2022 32,068 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 31,502 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 31,502 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 31,380 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear lamp lenses cracked

rear fog lamp lense cracked

Pass 10 Dec 2019 31,244 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 31,244 miles

Additional braking device inoperative rear brake compensator seized (1.5 (b))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 30,870 miles

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

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2018 30,536 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

various body panels corroded

windscreen cracked

Fail 17 Jan 2018 30,535 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle broke down (7.3.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering rack mounting (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

various body panels corroded

windscreen cracked

Pass 1 Feb 2017 30,176 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 30,176 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 29,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 21,464 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front number plate is slightly damaged

o/s mirror is a bit wobbly

slight play in a steering joint

Pass 3 Feb 2014 27,233 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 26,563 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 26,563 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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DX53 OYM is a 2003 Piaggio Porter in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Porter models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 40,185 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 DX53 OYM, 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 23 years old, this Piaggio Porter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DX53 OYM is a 2003 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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