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VX05 RUO

2005 Piaggio Porter

Silver Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,074 mi
Last recorded81,074 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Porter31,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 RUO
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 81,074 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 81,025 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 78,664 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 74,705 miles

LH rear door will not open

Rear seats and seat belts not fitted

Fail 29 May 2014 74,702 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre exhaust rubber missing

no rear seats or seat belts fitted

the n/s/r sliding door will not open from the outside

there are signs that the n/s/f tyre can foul the tie bar when under load

Pass 22 May 2013 69,891 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 62,761 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 56,022 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 48,674 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 34,116 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 24,815 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 24,804 miles

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

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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VX05 RUO is a 2005 Piaggio Porter in Silver with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 VX05 RUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX05 RUO registered?

VX05 RUO is a 2005 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is VX05 RUO safe to buy?

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