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WX05 UGL

2005 Piaggio Porter

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,242 mi
Last recorded38,242 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Porter31,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 UGL
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 38,242 miles

All rear brake pipes corroding

R/O/S lens damaged

Fail 20 Jun 2019 38,238 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Emissions not tested Broken exhaust, exs leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All rear brake pipes corroding

R/O/S lens damaged

Pass 22 Jun 2018 124,949 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 124,944 miles

Emissions not tested Overheating & misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2017 110,393 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 95,043 miles

front brake pads worn low

Pass 10 Jun 2015 80,851 miles

exhaust has a slight blow

front tyres low

Pass 4 Jun 2014 68,850 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 58,160 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 58,158 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 46,664 miles

rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 6 Jun 2011 34,782 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 34,329 miles

Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 22,329 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 10 May 2010 22,327 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 18,429 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 29,985 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 May 2008 15,422 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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WX05 UGL is a 2005 Piaggio Porter in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WX05 UGL, 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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WX05 UGL is a 2005 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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