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FB04 YKS

2004 Piaggio Porter

Grey Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

75,097 mi
Last recorded75,097 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Porter35,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 YKS
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2025 75,097 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 74,130 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded by the leaf spring [U] bolts

Fail 25 Apr 2024 74,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155-12c (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded by the leaf spring [U] bolts

Pass 12 Apr 2023 73,200 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 72,261 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 71,558 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 71,558 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier slight corrosion of battery box (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 75,976 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 75,976 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2018 70,051 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 70,051 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 68,840 miles

o/s/r brake reading slightly lower than expected on service and park brake alt belt worn

Pass 1 Dec 2016 68,001 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 68,001 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 63,651 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 60,270 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 56,160 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 55,540 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 55,540 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 53,351 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 53,351 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 50,119 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 40,680 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 33,664 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 33,664 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 24,494 miles

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

handbrake travel

steering wheel glove slips

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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FB04 YKS is a 2004 Piaggio Porter in Grey with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2004 Piaggio Porter models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 35,689 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 FB04 YKS, 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 22 years old, this Piaggio Porter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FB04 YKS is a 2004 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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