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CU09 AKV

2009 Piaggio Porter

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

27,820 mi
Last recorded27,820 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Porter32,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU09 AKV
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 27,820 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Jan 2025 26,486 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

no rear seats or seat belts fitted in vehicle at time of test

Pass 19 Oct 2023 26,189 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 9 Oct 2023 26,189 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 6 Apr 2022 24,735 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hose ferrules corroded but not excessive (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel filter + fuel pipes corroded

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

Radiator lower support heavily corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing/cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2021 24,508 miles

Front radiator support bracket heavily corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel filter heavily corroded

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to see front brake pads

Underside of vehicle heavily corroded but not weakened/holed

Fail 17 Mar 2021 24,508 miles

Brake performance not tested Rear footbrake providing no effort - brake test unable to be carried out (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear @ compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front radiator support bracket heavily corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel filter heavily corroded

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to see front brake pads

Underside of vehicle heavily corroded but not weakened/holed

Pass 16 Jun 2016 24,001 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 24,001 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 12 May 2015 121,237 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 110,151 miles

nearside front coil spring has slight corrosion

offside front coil spring has slight corrosion

unable to open tailgate from outside

Fail 6 May 2014 110,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front coil spring has slight corrosion

offside front coil spring has slight corrosion

unable to open tailgate from outside

Pass 5 May 2013 89,384 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 89,232 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

o/s sliding door handle broken

Pass 3 May 2012 64,314 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 64,314 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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CU09 AKV is a 2009 Piaggio Porter in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio Porter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 32,381 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 CU09 AKV, 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 17 years old, this Piaggio Porter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CU09 AKV is a 2009 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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