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VX55 NUJ

2005 Piaggio Porter

Blue Lpg 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,759 mi
Last recorded82,759 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Porter31,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 NUJ
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 82,759 miles

Exhaust centre box noisy

General underbody corrosion

Movement in steering linkage from steering rack,also a rubbing noise can be heard

Pass 23 Feb 2021 82,510 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 82,015 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

fuel tank slightly corroded

slight play in central steering idler bush

Fail 15 Nov 2019 82,015 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

fuel tank slightly corroded

slight play in central steering idler bush

Pass 30 Jun 2018 81,421 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 81,376 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 71,521 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 64,488 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 64,488 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 58,671 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 50,133 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 37,954 miles

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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VX55 NUJ is a 2005 Piaggio Porter in Blue with a 1,296cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VX55 NUJ, 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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What year was VX55 NUJ registered?

VX55 NUJ is a 2005 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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