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2005 Piaggio Porter

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

11,517 mi
Last recorded11,517 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Porter31,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 NUM
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 11,517 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front slight cracking on tyre

Fail 4 Nov 2015 11,512 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported pipe (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front slight cracking on tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2014 10,567 miles

centre silencer slight corrosion.

n/s/f tyre has slight cracking to outer wall.

Pass 6 Nov 2013 10,092 miles

Centre exhaust silencer slightly corroded.

Fail 5 Nov 2013 10,088 miles

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

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

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

Centre exhaust silencer slightly corroded.

Pass 7 Nov 2012 9,810 miles

centre silencer slightly corroded.

Fail 8 Nov 2011 9,253 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 9,253 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 8,573 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 8,035 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 6,750 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 NUM is a 2005 Piaggio Porter in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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