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GX55 HYZ

2005 Piaggio Porter

White Diesel 1371cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,791 mi
Last recorded23,791 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Porter31,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 HYZ
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,371cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 23,791 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 22,789 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel idler bush slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 21,576 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel play at steering arm bush after steering rack (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 19,745 miles

Offside Front tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 3 Jun 2015 17,843 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 17,843 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 16,056 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 16,056 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 14,354 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 14,354 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 12,110 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 May 2012 12,071 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 10,131 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 10,130 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 8,218 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 8,218 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 6,849 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 5,047 miles

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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GX55 HYZ is a 2005 Piaggio Porter in White with a 1,371cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GX55 HYZ, 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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GX55 HYZ is a 2005 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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