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VX55 NUF

2006 Piaggio Porter

Red Lpg 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,211 mi
Last recorded130,211 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Porter36,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 NUF
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 130,211 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion undersill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 130,211 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion undersill (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 119,864 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 11,986 miles

Emissions not tested engine overheating (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 103,609 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 103,609 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 92,332 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 92,326 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 90,310 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 90,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 83,416 miles

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

Outer Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 77,617 miles

both wipers starting to split but still clears ok

Fail 28 Jun 2011 77,617 miles

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

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

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

both wipers starting to split but still clears ok

Pass 11 Jun 2010 66,066 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 54,364 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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VX55 NUF is a 2006 Piaggio Porter in Red with a 1,296cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 VX55 NUF, 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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What year was VX55 NUF registered?

VX55 NUF is a 2006 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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