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BU02 VYY

2002 Piaggio Porter

White Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,462 mi
Last recorded81,462 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Porter34,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 VYY
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 81,462 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

VEHICLE UNDERSEALED

Fail 12 May 2022 81,462 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH HEADLIGHTS (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CENTRAL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDER BODY CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FULL CHASSIS IS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 81,379 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 81,377 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 74,923 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes to and from load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlights (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 67,578 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 63,903 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 63,901 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 60,071 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 44,168 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 44,168 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2009 42,830 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 42,830 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 39,126 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 37,404 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 37,404 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2006 29,828 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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BU02 VYY is a 2002 Piaggio Porter in White with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 BU02 VYY, 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 VYY is a 2002 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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