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WJ55 CVL

2005 Piaggio Porter

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

27,690 mi
Last recorded27,690 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Porter31,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 CVL
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 27,690 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 21 Jul 2016 27,661 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2014 24,716 miles

brake pipes coated

Fail 27 Nov 2014 24,715 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake pipes coated

Pass 19 Sep 2013 22,772 miles

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 22,768 miles

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

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 21,468 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 20,257 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 20,256 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 17,224 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 13,572 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 13,568 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 11,045 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 11,043 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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WJ55 CVL is a 2005 Piaggio Porter in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WJ55 CVL, 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 WJ55 CVL registered?

WJ55 CVL is a 2005 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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