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LJ55 PXE

2005 Piaggio Porter

White Diesel 1371cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

48,734 mi
Last recorded48,734 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Porter31,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 PXE
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,371cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2026 48,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Upper slight play in top of steering column

Rear Tailpipe missing

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 48,734 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Tailpipe missing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2025 48,016 miles

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

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both deteriorated to limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively to limit (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tail lamp damaged

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

body corroded

general corrosion

Fail 30 May 2025 48,016 miles

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

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both deteriorated to limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively to limit (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tail lamp damaged

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

body corroded

general corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2021 47,317 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 47,317 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 45,576 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 45,473 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nsf and osf (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracked

Fail 9 Jan 2019 45,473 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system 3 way joiner (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nsf and osf (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracked

Pass 23 Feb 2018 45,367 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 45,361 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 45,286 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 45,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 45,232 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 7 Jan 2015 45,227 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 45,186 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 45,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 44,454 miles

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

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 44,317 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 44,317 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 44,145 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 44,145 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 30,141 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 24,575 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 24,575 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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LJ55 PXE 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 56%.

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 LJ55 PXE, 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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LJ55 PXE is a 2005 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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