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EU56 HSJ

2007 Piaggio Porter

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

67,803 mi
Last recorded67,803 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Porter34,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU56 HSJ
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2022 67,803 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel No reserve Hand brake travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Central Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Dog Bone bush excess wear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing around suspension and seat belt mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low Both sides too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing around suspension and seat belt mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Floor around steering column (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) Rough on turning (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Cross member corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Vehicle very rusty and corroding under side

Pass 18 Feb 2022 108,742 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Under side of vehicle very rusty and corroding

Fail 9 Feb 2022 108,740 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Floor to chassis above roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Chassis holed and corroded above rear leaf spring (front) mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn Prop joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering component deformed to the extent that steering is affected Dog bone worn (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Under side of vehicle very rusty and corroding

Pass 30 Dec 2020 102,333 miles

age related corrosion to vehicle structure and suspension components

damp around fuel tank

fuel smell at rear of vehicle

Fail 17 Dec 2020 101,940 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer corroded and leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s front subframe mount area holed and corroded directly behind suspension leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

PARK BRAKE JUST MET EFFICIENCY WITH FIRM APPLICATION - VEHICLE UNLADEN

age related corrosion to vehicle structure and suspension components

damp around fuel tank

fuel smell at rear of vehicle

Pass 3 Jan 2020 94,723 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe through front floorpan (1.1.11 (c))

chassis above front subframe corroded and outer layer peeling at o/s inner

corrosion to vehicle chassis and underside

exhaust heavily corroded and tailpipe exiting onto gas tank

fuel pipe and filter heavily corroded

oil lamp on

Fail 23 Dec 2019 94,721 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded through front floorpan (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

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

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Steering system excessively rough strut bearings sticking/stiff in operation (2.1.1 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

chassis above front subframe corroded and outer layer peeling at o/s inner

corrosion to vehicle chassis and underside

exhaust heavily corroded and tailpipe exiting onto gas tank

fuel pipe and filter heavily corroded

oil lamp on

Pass 14 Aug 2018 92,496 miles

Rear Exhaust pipe very close to gas tank

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 92,494 miles

Offside Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust pipe very close to gas tank

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 92,487 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 88,065 miles

Corrosion to fuel lines

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 88,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play Dog bone link from rack (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion to fuel lines

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 83,259 miles

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

brake pipes are covered in thick grease

corrosion to steel brake pipes

propshaft front u/j worn

Fail 14 Jun 2016 83,044 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front inner brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at o/s front chassis/inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

brake pipes are covered in thick grease

corrosion to steel brake pipes

propshaft front u/j worn

Pass 17 Jun 2015 76,120 miles

Exhaust tail pipe missing + exhaust deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak from rear of o/s rear hub

Some front brake imbalance

Fail 11 Jun 2015 76,036 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust tail pipe missing + exhaust deteriorated

Oil leak from rear of o/s rear hub

Some front brake imbalance

Pass 26 Jun 2014 69,244 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 69,244 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 69,244 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 69,013 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 69,010 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 67,841 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 50,137 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 HSJ is a 2007 Piaggio Porter in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

Across all 2007 Piaggio Porter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 34,491 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 EU56 HSJ, 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 19 years old, this Piaggio Porter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EU56 HSJ is a 2007 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 19 January 2007.

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