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BU02 VXV

2002 Piaggio Porter

Blue Diesel 1371cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,320 mi
Last recorded63,320 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Porter34,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 VXV
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,371cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 63,320 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie bar mount onto body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in bushes on centre steering linkage wh.ere track rod ends bolt onto

Fail 23 Jan 2026 63,320 miles

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

Nearside Towbar attachment insecure stay bar broken off (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Offside 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 Towbar attachment insecure securing bolt loose onto fuel tank mount (6.1.6 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie bar mount onto body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in bushes on centre steering linkage wh.ere track rod ends bolt onto

Pass 20 Apr 2019 60,870 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

slight underside corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2018 58,880 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 57,898 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 57,210 miles

Nearside Rear axle bump stop delaminating

Pass 9 Oct 2014 143,838 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 53,965 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 51,961 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 46,783 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 40,323 miles

Oil leak

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 37,460 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 33,505 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 26,656 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 22,060 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 22,060 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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BU02 VXV is a 2002 Piaggio Porter in Blue with a 1,371cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Porter models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 34,201 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU02 VXV, 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 24 years old, this Piaggio Porter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU02 VXV is a 2002 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 13 May 2002.

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