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EU09 FTX

2009 Piaggio Porter

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

42,892 mi
Last recorded42,892 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Porter32,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU09 FTX
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 42,892 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 42,892 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 41,533 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 41,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside parking brake requires service

Pass 2 Mar 2023 40,227 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Both side leaf springs corroded

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 40,227 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Both side leaf springs corroded

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 39,223 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 38,417 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 38,417 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 37,170 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 37,170 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 36,160 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 36,160 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 31,065 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)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 31,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 29,262 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 26,205 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 26,205 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 22,985 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 18,433 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 13,884 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 13,884 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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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EU09 FTX is a 2009 Piaggio Porter in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio Porter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 32,381 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 EU09 FTX, 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 17 years old, this Piaggio Porter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EU09 FTX registered?

EU09 FTX is a 2009 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 9 July 2009.

Is EU09 FTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU09 FTX shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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