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LJ04 KYV

2004 Piaggio Porter

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,124 mi
Last recorded91,124 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Porter35,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 KYV
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 91,124 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in floor n/s/f (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in n/s/r inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in o/s/f inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in o/s/r inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight play in front and rear universal joints on propshaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 91,119 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play noise from bearing /wheel area when driving (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in floor n/s/f (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in n/s/r inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in o/s/f inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in o/s/r inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight play in front and rear universal joints on propshaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 89,109 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 89,106 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 89,099 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (hole in light) (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (hole in light) (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (due to split) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (silencer skin peppered with corroded holes) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 85,051 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 83,985 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 82,959 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 81,348 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 79,807 miles

engine management light displaying a fault

Fail 29 Sep 2017 79,805 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

engine management light displaying a fault

n/s/front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 5 Oct 2016 78,177 miles

EML warning lamp staying ON

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

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 78,173 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box leaking (7.1.2)

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

EML warning lamp staying ON

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

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked (8.1.2a)

front wiper blades start to split

Pass 6 Oct 2015 76,448 miles

engine manegiment light stays on

Pass 6 Oct 2014 73,774 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 70,454 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine management light staying on

rear tailpipe corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2012 65,514 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 60,105 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 54,007 miles

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

OFF SIDE DOOR MIRROR HAS CRACK IN IT

Pass 5 Oct 2010 54,007 miles

OFF SIDE DOOR MIRROR HAS CRACK IN IT

Pass 7 Oct 2009 47,779 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2008 39,488 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 39,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 29,092 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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LJ04 KYV is a 2004 Piaggio Porter in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LJ04 KYV, 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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LJ04 KYV is a 2004 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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