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LJ05 NZS

2005 Piaggio Porter

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

71,681 mi
Last recorded71,681 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Porter31,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 NZS
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 71,681 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 71,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 7 Mar 2025 69,394 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 67,023 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 63,958 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 62,236 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 60,319 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 56,121 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 56,121 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2017 51,724 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 51,651 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 46,562 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 46,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 41,173 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear wiper u/s and washer fluid + N/s/r door does not open from exterior

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 41,173 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear wiper u/s and washer fluid + N/s/r door does not open from exterior

Pass 25 Jun 2014 36,575 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 31,246 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 31,227 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 27,139 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

osr lamp temporaray repair

slight oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2012 27,139 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

osr lamp temporaray repair

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2011 23,893 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R light lens damaged but with a tempory repair

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

leaf spring bushes starting to perish

slight oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2011 23,893 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R light lens damaged but with a tempory repair

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

leaf spring bushes starting to perish

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2010 19,998 miles

o/s/r light lenses damaged

rear service brake readings low

Fail 29 Jun 2010 19,998 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

o/s/r light lenses damaged

rear service brake readings low

Pass 14 Jul 2009 16,987 miles

ns door mirror loose

Pass 22 Jul 2008 13,420 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 13,420 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 5 May 2007 10,914 miles

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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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LJ05 NZS is a 2005 Piaggio Porter in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 LJ05 NZS, 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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LJ05 NZS is a 2005 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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