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HW04 BWF

2004 Piaggio Porter

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,582 mi
Last recorded38,582 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Porter35,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW04 BWF
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 38,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 38,582 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 38,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2024 38,532 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits failed on emissions during test (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working no l/h rear indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing r/h rear tyre splitting in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing r/h front tyre cracking on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 38,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

corrosion on body, chassis and suspension components

headlamp beam patterns poor

wheel trims fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2023 38,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

wheel trims fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

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

corrosion on body, chassis and suspension components

headlamp beam patterns poor

Pass 7 Jan 2022 38,582 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 38,582 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Steering lock missing (7.3 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 48,284 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 38,587 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 38,582 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 36,609 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 34,091 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 31,369 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 30,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 28,398 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 28,398 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 23,653 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 17,691 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 7,963 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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HW04 BWF is a 2004 Piaggio Porter in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HW04 BWF, 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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HW04 BWF is a 2004 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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