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WA05 FBY

2005 Piaggio Porter

Grey Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

72,480 mi
Last recorded72,480 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Porter31,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 FBY
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 72,480 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel and coolant pipes corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 May 2019 72,454 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel and coolant pipes corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 68,419 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 13 Apr 2018 68,418 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 5 May 2017 64,905 miles

Front Registration plate cracked

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

Nearside Rear seat belt surround broken

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 3 May 2017 64,895 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe on back box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded top brake pipe on brake compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Back box in poor condition

Brake pipe nuts on the brake compensator corroded

Front Registration plate cracked

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear seat belt surround broken

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 16 May 2016 61,615 miles

passenger seats missing at time of the test

Fail 16 May 2016 61,615 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

passenger seats missing at time of the test

Pass 20 May 2015 58,609 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 15 May 2015 58,609 miles

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

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

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 8 May 2014 52,733 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 7 May 2014 52,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 8 May 2013 47,985 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

battery tray corroding

wipers splitting

Fail 8 May 2013 47,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

battery tray corroding

wipers splitting

Pass 3 May 2012 44,968 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 44,968 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2011 39,004 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 38,955 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 33,727 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nsr brake performancelow

Fail 22 Apr 2010 33,727 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nsr brake performancelow

Pass 17 Apr 2009 27,165 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 21,146 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 21,146 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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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WA05 FBY is a 2005 Piaggio Porter in Grey with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 WA05 FBY, 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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WA05 FBY is a 2005 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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