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VX54 RWO

2005 Piaggio Porter

Red Diesel 1371cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

61,984 mi
Last recorded61,984 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Porter31,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 RWO
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,371cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 61,984 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 61,961 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up to offside front hose, up to nearside rear hose, up to rear hose, both up to load sensor (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 61,954 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up to offside front hose, up to nearside rear hose, up to rear hose, both up to load sensor (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 55,238 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded up to load sensor (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded up to nearside front hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded up to offside front hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded up to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 55,238 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded up to load sensor (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded up to nearside front hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded up to offside front hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded up to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 55,088 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded up to nearside front flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded up to offside front flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear leaf spring bushes deteriorated but don't have excessive play

Fail 1 Nov 2016 55,086 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded up to nearside front flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded up to offside front flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear leaf spring bushes deteriorated but don't have excessive play

Pass 2 Dec 2015 54,796 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both upto load sensor (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded upto front flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded upto front flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 54,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both upto load sensor (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded upto front flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded upto front flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 53,913 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 53,913 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 49,667 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 39,915 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 39,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 32,521 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 24,508 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 17,346 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 17,346 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 11,054 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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VX54 RWO is a 2005 Piaggio Porter in Red with a 1,371cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VX54 RWO, 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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VX54 RWO is a 2005 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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