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PL05 PZZ

2005 Piaggio Porter

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

79,168 mi
Last recorded79,168 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Porter31,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 PZZ
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 79,168 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear unable to check seat belt

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 79,168 miles

Boot lid component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front & rear of wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole in chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear unable to check seat belt

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 77,906 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 76,594 miles

Fuel tank corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 76,594 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill end & under sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking into fuel filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Sill corroded by engine subframe

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Floor corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 7,527 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside inner sills rusty

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside inner sills rusty

engine light on

Pass 7 Feb 2015 73,799 miles

Front Suspension corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak from engine (sump rusted)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

offside and nearside inner sills corroded

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

rear floor corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2015 73,799 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

front suspention corroded

offside and nearside inner sills corroded

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

rear floor corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2014 71,490 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Lot of surface corrosion on suspension componets

Fail 10 Jan 2014 72,741 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Lot of surface corrosion on suspension componets

Pass 15 Jan 2013 69,261 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 68,974 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2012 61,032 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 60,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 51,688 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 35,890 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 25,828 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 25,662 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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PL05 PZZ is a 2005 Piaggio Porter in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PL05 PZZ, 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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PL05 PZZ is a 2005 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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