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CU56 AHE

2006 Piaggio Porter

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,332 mi
Last recorded40,332 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Porter36,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 AHE
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 40,332 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Very slight exhaust blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

General corrosion on underside

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

OS mirror glass cracked

Rear leaf springs corroded

Slight perishing in all Front suspension bushes

Slight perishing in all Rear suspension bushes

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 35,959 miles

Corrosion hole in Front inner sills (not structural)

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Surface corrosion on underside

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 35,959 miles

Corrosion hole in Front inner sills (not structural)

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Surface corrosion on underside

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 31,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from from front pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Slight surface corrosion on underside

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 25,656 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Slight corrosion on underside

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 25,656 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Slight corrosion on underside

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 17,107 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion on underside

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 17,103 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion on underside

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 14,805 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2018 14,797 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 14,681 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 14,560 miles

offside front to rear metal brake pipe to brake compensator valve corroded

offside sliding door handle missing

rear tail pipe .securing bracket insecure

surface corrosion underside steering braking and suspension components

Fail 16 Dec 2013 14,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

offside front to rear metal brake pipe to brake compensator valve corroded

offside sliding door handle missing

rear tail pipe .securing bracket insecure

surface corrosion underside steering braking and suspension components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 12,646 miles

nsr and nnsf tyrs 3mm approx left

Fail 10 Sep 2012 12,646 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nsr and nnsf tyrs 3mm approx left

Pass 12 Sep 2011 9,241 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight corrosion to leaf springs

Pass 14 Sep 2010 5,503 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 5,502 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

fuel filter leking

Pass 3 Sep 2009 4,543 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 4,543 miles

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

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

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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CU56 AHE is a 2006 Piaggio Porter in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CU56 AHE, 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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CU56 AHE is a 2006 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 4 October 2006.

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