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EU56 HSG

2006 Piaggio Porter

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,698 mi
Last recorded102,698 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Porter36,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU56 HSG
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 102,698 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 102,698 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 100,991 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 100,666 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 93,784 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute n/s & o/s (4.4.4 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play multiple (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2017 85,762 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 85,756 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 76,337 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion starting on brake pipes

Pass 10 Dec 2015 65,830 miles

corrosion starting on fuel pipes

Pass 18 Dec 2014 55,439 miles

engine light on

Pass 13 Dec 2013 43,925 miles

engine light on

Fail 10 Dec 2013 43,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

engine light on

Pass 29 Nov 2012 35,192 miles

engine light on

Pass 28 Nov 2011 27,076 miles

n/s front shock absorber is damp

n/s head light aim is on the high limit

o/s hand brake performance is low

o/s head light aim is on the low limit

o/s rear foot brake is slow to operate

Pass 9 Nov 2010 21,099 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 21,099 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 14,113 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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EU56 HSG is a 2006 Piaggio Porter in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 EU56 HSG, 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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EU56 HSG is a 2006 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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