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PO51 VFY

2001 Piaggio Porter

White Diesel 1371cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

40,756 mi
Last recorded40,756 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Porter41,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 VFY
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,371cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 40,756 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

adv rear wiper blade

Fail 28 May 2015 40,725 miles

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

adv rear wiper blade

Pass 28 May 2014 38,858 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

prop shaft rear universal joint has excessive wear and in my opinion is dangerous to drive

rear wipper split

Pass 12 Jun 2013 37,088 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

fuel tank bolt missing

fuel tank repair

Fail 4 Jun 2013 36,982 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

fuel tank bolt missing

fuel tank repair

Pass 29 May 2012 34,173 miles

fuel tank seem corroded

os outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2011 32,542 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 32,542 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 27,976 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 27,976 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 24,245 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 24,245 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 21,163 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2007 17,431 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 17,431 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 13,272 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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PO51 VFY is a 2001 Piaggio Porter in White with a 1,371cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PO51 VFY, 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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PO51 VFY is a 2001 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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