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WX53 SZE

2003 Piaggio Porter

Green Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,702 mi
Last recorded28,702 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Porter40,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 SZE
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2018 28,702 miles

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Battery carrier excessively corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 27,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front door check strap missing

Offside Front wheel slight play

chassis surface corroded in several places

o/s & n/s wiper blades split at ends

Fail 9 Oct 2017 27,567 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front door check strap missing

Offside Front wheel slight play

chassis surface corroded in several places

o/s & n/s wiper blades split at ends

Pass 7 Nov 2016 26,495 miles

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

O/S Door check strap missing

O/S Front section of chassis swelling

O/S Front section of floor corroded but not in prescribed area

O/S Wiper blade split on ends

Fail 2 Nov 2016 26,495 miles

Direction indicators not working all (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor section corroded within 30cm of n/s stabilizer arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper missing

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

O/S Door check strap missing

O/S Front section of chassis swelling

O/S Front section of floor corroded but not in prescribed area

O/S Wiper blade split on ends

Pass 29 Oct 2015 25,269 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded but outside of prescribed areas

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 25,264 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front floor corroded but outside of prescribed areas

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 23,967 miles

Driver seat base cushion damaged

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

Noise from n/s/f wheel when reversing

Fail 30 Oct 2014 23,967 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Driver seat base cushion damaged

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

Noise from n/s/f wheel when reversing

Fail 27 Nov 2013 22,474 miles

Both front tyres perrished on inner sidewalls

Brake pedal rubber worn

Drivers seat base cusion damaged

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Noise from n/s/f wheel when reversing

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

Slight play in rear propshaft u/j

Pass 27 Nov 2013 22,474 miles

Both front tyres perrished on inner sidewalls

Brake pedal rubber worn

Drivers seat base cusion damaged

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

Noise from n/s/f wheel when reversing

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

Slight play in rear propshaft u/j

Pass 20 Nov 2012 20,946 miles

Brake noise from neasrside front wheel.

Fail 19 Nov 2012 20,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake noise from neasrside front wheel.

Pass 1 Dec 2011 19,428 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 17,928 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 16,059 miles

Nearside door mirror missing

Pass 22 Oct 2008 13,956 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 11,611 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 11,610 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 9,532 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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WX53 SZE is a 2003 Piaggio Porter in Green with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Porter models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 40,185 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 WX53 SZE, 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 23 years old, this Piaggio Porter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WX53 SZE is a 2003 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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