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FX05 AFU

2005 Piaggio Porter

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

54,987 mi
Last recorded54,987 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Porter31,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 AFU
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 54,987 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s from brake compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 54,987 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s from brake compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 51,388 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded from compensator to rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak oil filter ()

Fail 30 Mar 2017 51,388 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded from compensator to rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak oil filter ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 44,114 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear compensator to rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 44,110 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear compensator to rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 34,403 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 34,401 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 24,538 miles

front brake pad(s) wearing low

fuel tank corroding

parts of the exhaust deteriorating

Pass 26 Feb 2013 22,754 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 22,575 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 21,785 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 19,746 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 17,486 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in steering

Fail 2 Mar 2009 17,445 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

slight play in steering

Pass 14 Mar 2008 14,975 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 14,975 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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FX05 AFU is a 2005 Piaggio Porter in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Porter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 31,872 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 FX05 AFU, 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 21 years old, this Piaggio Porter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FX05 AFU is a 2005 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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