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FN05 FZL

2005 Piaggio Porter

White Diesel 1371cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

31,893 mi
Last recorded31,893 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Porter31,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 FZL
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,371cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 31,893 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear axle hub leaking

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

Offside central chassis corroded (HOLE) not in prescribed area

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

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

all chassis and underside heavily corroded

front radiator support heavily corroded

main run fuel pipe slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2023 31,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mounting area top of chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced behind cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure heavily cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear axle hub leaking

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

Offside central chassis corroded (HOLE) not in prescribed area

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

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

all chassis and underside heavily corroded

front radiator support heavily corroded

main run fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2022 31,296 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 31,295 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cab floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 30,209 miles

all underside slightly corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2020 30,209 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

all underside slightly corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2019 29,513 miles

Central Front Inner exhaust outer case loose

Fail 12 Dec 2019 29,513 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Cab insecure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab insecure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Cab insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Cab insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Inner exhaust outer case loose

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2017 29,503 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insecure Ignition switch incomplete and not supported (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 29,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front accident damage to bumper.

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

Nearside Rear hub leaking oil.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

underbody rust.

Fail 11 Jan 2017 29,468 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front accident damage to bumper.

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

Nearside Rear hub leaking oil.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

underbody rust.

Pass 14 Jan 2016 28,232 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 27,143 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 27,143 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

R/H front seat adjuster lever loose (seat locking ok).

Tipper hydraulic oil container jubilee clip broken.

Left hand rear wheel bearing driveshaft seal failed allowing oil contamination of rear brake shoes.

Pass 25 Sep 2013 23,764 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 23,753 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 22,546 miles

n/s rear axle half shaft oil seal leaking oil

n/s rear light lens broken

o/s engine mount rubber broken

Fail 16 Oct 2012 22,526 miles

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

n/s rear axle half shaft oil seal leaking oil

n/s rear light lens broken

o/s engine mount rubber broken

Pass 21 Oct 2011 21,252 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 21,252 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 21,176 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 20,902 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 20,902 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 18,037 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 18,037 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FN05 FZL is a 2005 Piaggio Porter in White with a 1,371cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 FN05 FZL, 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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FN05 FZL is a 2005 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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