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GX06 AVE

2006 Piaggio Porter

Grey Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,911 mi
Last recorded70,911 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Porter36,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX06 AVE
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 70,911 miles

both rear leaf springs weakened

Pass 31 Mar 2025 69,281 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 69,280 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 66,995 miles

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

both rear leaf springs weakened

exhaust centre silencer corroded

steering idler bush worn

Fail 25 Jan 2024 66,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

both rear leaf springs weakened

exhaust centre silencer corroded

steering idler bush worn

Pass 8 Feb 2023 64,265 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 64,265 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 61,749 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 55,159 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 51,223 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 49,540 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 49,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2017 49,260 miles

Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 39,343 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 38,081 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 38,081 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 May 2015 32,459 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 31,300 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 21 May 2013 27,118 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

idle speed seems slightly high

Fail 20 May 2013 27,118 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

idle speed seems slightly high

nearside rear tyre tread depth ON legal limit

Pass 18 May 2012 21,935 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 16 May 2011 17,160 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 May 2010 12,327 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 6,602 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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GX06 AVE is a 2006 Piaggio Porter in Grey with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GX06 AVE, 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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GX06 AVE is a 2006 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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