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LJ59 GXA

2009 Piaggio Porter

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,971 mi
Last recorded81,971 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Porter32,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 GXA
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 81,971 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components but not weakened

Pass 29 Jan 2024 81,958 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 81,632 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 81,614 miles

Central Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2021 77,735 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 75,316 miles

exhaust tailpipe rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2019 72,614 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 66,429 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 66,429 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 58,540 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 51,034 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 51,034 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 42,853 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 36,490 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 36,490 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 30,068 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 30,068 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 24,028 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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LJ59 GXA is a 2009 Piaggio Porter in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio Porter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 32,381 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 LJ59 GXA, 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 17 years old, this Piaggio Porter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LJ59 GXA is a 2009 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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