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AU56 DFA

2006 Piaggio Porter

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

62,489 mi
Last recorded62,489 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Porter36,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 DFA
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 62,489 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 62,455 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected under rear wheel arch shock absorber secure area. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front track rod end and track rod corroded .

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front track rod end and track rod corrode.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear cross member . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 61,105 miles

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

both front srutt tops partially seized

Fail 24 Jul 2020 61,073 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded lsv to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear spring hangers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both front srutt tops partially seized

Pass 3 Apr 2019 59,100 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material L,S.V. to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 57,650 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded L.S.V. to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both rear sliding doors do not function

Pass 1 Apr 2017 56,137 miles

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

nearside front strut top is partially seized

Fail 29 Mar 2017 56,115 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

nearside front strut top is partially seized

Pass 10 Sep 2015 53,977 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

offside front strut top bearing is partially seized

Fail 1 Sep 2015 53,933 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 from master cvlinder (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

offside front strut top bearing is partially seized

Pass 20 Aug 2014 52,378 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 52,365 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 50,918 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 48,030 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 48,028 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 45,261 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 45,255 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 42,248 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 42,248 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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AU56 DFA is a 2006 Piaggio Porter in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2006 Piaggio Porter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 36,187 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 AU56 DFA, 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 20 years old, this Piaggio Porter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU56 DFA is a 2006 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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