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HF51 LPV

2001 Piaggio Porter

White Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

31,476 mi
Last recorded31,476 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Porter41,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 LPV
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 31,476 miles

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded some components under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 31,388 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp reflectors slightly deterioated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slight wear on outer edge

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush bush slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens slightly cracked

Fail 9 Jun 2022 31,388 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp reflectors slightly deterioated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slight wear on outer edge

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush bush slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens slightly cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2021 31,217 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 31,216 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2019 31,241 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 31,212 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 29,697 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 29,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 27,920 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 27,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 1 May 2013 23,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 23,543 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 24,591 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 22,139 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 21,636 miles

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

off side front wheel binding slightly

slight destorsion rear brakes

surface corrosion front brake pipe to junction

surface corrosion main brake pipe

Fail 1 Mar 2010 21,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

off side front wheel binding slightly

slight destorsion rear brakes

surface corrosion front brake pipe to junction

surface corrosion main brake pipe

Pass 13 Feb 2009 19,169 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 19,169 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 18,927 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 18,502 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 18,501 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 15,673 miles

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

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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HF51 LPV is a 2001 Piaggio Porter in White with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Porter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 41,082 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 HF51 LPV, 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 25 years old, this Piaggio Porter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HF51 LPV is a 2001 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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