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GN06 VFS

2006 Piaggio Porter

Purple Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

83,350 mi
Last recorded83,350 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Porter36,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN06 VFS
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 83,350 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 82,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 81,826 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 79,022 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed interior locking button mechanism not working (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shocks misting slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rusting around spring mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bottled gas carried - not complying with gas carraige regulations

sliding side door upper runners worn/damaged

steering relay pivot worn

Fail 27 Sep 2022 79,022 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed interior locking button mechanism not working (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shocks misting slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rusting around spring mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bottled gas carried - not complying with gas carraige regulations

sliding side door upper runners worn/damaged

steering relay pivot worn

Pass 28 Sep 2021 78,598 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

rear screen wiper not working

rusting on body panels behind front wheels that form part of rear load floor - not excessive

side door runner rails/guides worn

wear in steering relay pivot bushes

Pass 2 Oct 2020 74,949 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush shackle bushes perished/split - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light rust on pipe across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

light wear in steering relay pivot bush

Fail 2 Oct 2020 74,949 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Seat belt missing no belts on forward facing rear seats - both sides (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush shackle bushes perished/split - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light rust on pipe across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

light wear in steering relay pivot bush

Pass 7 Oct 2019 69,653 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked (0.1 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in steering pivot (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres scrubbed on edges (5.2.3 (e))

forward facing seats in rear of motor caravan not fitted with seat belts

unable to access battery (boxed in under floor)

Fail 25 Jun 2019 69,653 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) excessive wear in steering relay pivot - affecting vehicle tracking and scrubbing front tyres (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off split (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily scrubbed and very little tread (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

forward facing seats in living area of a motor caravan have no seat belts fitted

rear brake load link may require adjustment to improve brake performance

unable to access battery (boxed in under floor panels)

gas bottle under sink unit (that cannot be secured in closed position) not fitted with any form of restraint

Pass 25 Jul 2018 65,147 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 55,420 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 50,189 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 50,189 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 41,831 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 35,001 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 27,178 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

both front wiper blades splitting

Fail 13 Aug 2013 27,178 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

both front wiper blades splitting

Pass 2 Aug 2012 25,752 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 23,685 miles

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE RUSTING

Pass 3 Aug 2010 16,391 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 12,733 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 12,733 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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GN06 VFS is a 2006 Piaggio Porter in Purple with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GN06 VFS, 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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GN06 VFS is a 2006 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 1 August 2006.

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