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RX59 GCZ

2009 Piaggio Porter

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

95,325 mi
Last recorded95,325 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Porter32,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX59 GCZ
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 95,325 miles

n/side c.v boot perrishing

Fail 6 Nov 2025 95,325 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

n/side c.v boot perrishing

Pass 19 Jun 2023 95,068 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (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 slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 95,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 95,068 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 95,056 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 60,724 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 60,689 miles

BOTH FRONT OUTER C.V GAITERS STARTING TO PERISH

GEARBOX OIL LEAK

O/S REAR TYRE TREAD 1.6mm

SLIGHT PLAY TO TEERING IDLER

Fail 26 Nov 2013 60,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

BOTH FRONT OUTER C.V GAITERS STARTING TO PERISH

GEARBOX OIL LEAK

O/S REAR TYRE TREAD 1.6mm

SLIGHT PLAY TO TEERING IDLER

Fail 20 Nov 2012 40,627 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

fuel filler neck rubber splitting but not leaking at this time

Pass 20 Nov 2012 40,627 miles

fuel filler neck rubber splitting but not leaking at this time

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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RX59 GCZ is a 2009 Piaggio Porter in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 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 RX59 GCZ, 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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What year was RX59 GCZ registered?

RX59 GCZ is a 2009 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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