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MH05 JZL

2005 Piaggio Porter

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

100,285 mi
Last recorded100,285 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Porter31,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 JZL
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2026 100,285 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested BRAKE PIPE LEAKING (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT X2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING SHOCK MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING SHOCK MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture LEAKING (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 97,009 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive f&r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all f&r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive complete underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 97,009 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper & lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper & lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive f&r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all f&r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive complete underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 91,409 miles

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

under-body surface corrosion

Fail 7 Feb 2023 91,395 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis above sub-frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

under-body surface corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2022 82,839 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 82,839 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 76,374 miles

Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 69,185 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 68,443 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres cracking on outer wall

Pass 5 Jan 2018 62,319 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play from rack to pivot (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 62,319 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Ball joint has slight play from rack to pivot (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 56,501 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 56,501 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 51,313 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded too flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 51,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded too flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 49,503 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 49,503 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 46,887 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 46,887 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Fuel filter corroded

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Staining on side of fuel tank but no leak apparent

Pass 7 Nov 2012 44,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

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

offside/nearside front top shock absorber mountings corroded

offside/nearside inner sill have slight corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2011 41,854 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 41,743 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 37,726 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre cracking.

play in steering idler.

Fail 5 Oct 2010 37,726 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre cracking.

play in steering idler.

Pass 30 Sep 2009 30,475 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 30,475 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 22,710 miles

nearside front tyre just on legal limit

offside rear tyre low on tread

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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MH05 JZL is a 2005 Piaggio Porter in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 MH05 JZL, 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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MH05 JZL is a 2005 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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