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WA59 HLO

2009 Piaggio Porter

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests23 (10 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate43.5%

Mileage

140,327 mi
Last recorded140,327 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Porter32,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA59 HLO
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 13 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2023 140,327 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s of chassis - front of rear wheel holed and corroded on top (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general corrosion to vehicle underside and prescribed areas

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

o/s front caliper fitted upside down

park brake just passed minimum efficiency UNLADEN - may require adjustment or repair

service brake just made minimum efficiency - may require adjustment or repair

Fail 3 May 2023 140,321 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Caliper upside down

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis is heavily corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 140,319 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Before and after rear wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Under side of chassis (Middle) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Caliper upside down

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis is heavily corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 140,316 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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended Driver seat belt (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Age related rust and corrosion under vehicle

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front section of the front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Fitted upside down

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Lower shocker mounting to axle repaired by welding

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Slight play in rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 140,298 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))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front section of front to rear pipe - cleaned and greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

exhaust exits directly onto gas tank

rear shock absorber lower mounts repaired by welding

vehicle chassis rusty/corroded

wrong brake caliper fitted at o/s front

Fail 20 Dec 2022 140,140 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure only using rear mount (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at subframe mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Shock absorbers insecurely attached rear shocker lower mounting bracket cracked/corroded both sides (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

brakes just passed efficiency requirements

exhaust exits directly onto gas tank

vehicle chassis rusty / corroded

wrong caliper fitted at o/s front

Pass 11 Jan 2022 137,364 miles

Age related rust and corrosion under car

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 137,357 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))

Age related rust and corrosion under car

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 137,355 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Leaking oil onto brake (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat insecure Base (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Floor corroded and holed in two areas (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Above axle (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Age related rust and corrosion under car.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 127,916 miles

Hand brake only just meet limits

Only just pass emissions test

corrosion to vehicle chassis

general corrosion to vehicle underside

Fail 26 Nov 2020 127,645 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired parts missing and not connected (1.1.17 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's door hinge insecure door corroded / split (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both front struts - upper bearing seized. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to vehicle chassis

general corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 25 Nov 2019 113,768 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Age related rust and corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 113,762 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Through floor (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Age related rust and corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 99,822 miles

Corrosion to front floor adjacent to pedals [viewed from underneath]

brakes just met efficiency requirements

Fail 22 Nov 2018 99,544 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Insecure (1.1.17 (a))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing has relative movement to chassis/bodywork excess play in bush (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to front floor adjacent to pedals [viewed from underneath]

Play in dog bone link bush

Pass 5 Dec 2017 87,380 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 80,040 miles

underbosy coroded and worn

Pass 12 Oct 2015 71,956 miles

osf tyre worn edge

slight play steering box

Fail 12 Oct 2015 71,956 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osf tyre worn edge

slight play steering box

Pass 3 Nov 2014 62,556 miles

underbody rusty

Fail 3 Nov 2014 62,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

underbody rusty

Pass 7 Nov 2013 52,175 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 40,543 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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WA59 HLO is a 2009 Piaggio Porter in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.5%.

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 WA59 HLO, 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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WA59 HLO is a 2009 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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