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Y242 UOM

2001 Piaggio Porter

White Diesel 1371cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,167 mi
Last recorded78,167 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Porter41,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY242 UOM
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,371cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 78,167 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel high but maintains reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion on all suspension components

Pass 12 Mar 2021 78,102 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 78,005 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 77,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 77,755 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 76,007 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 75,960 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 75,837 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 75,743 miles

spare tyre flat

Fail 9 May 2014 75,739 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

spare tyre flat

Pass 29 May 2013 75,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

both front brakes slightly tight

Pass 26 May 2012 75,039 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 68,940 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 68,940 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 62,889 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 55,749 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 48,007 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 40,813 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 40,813 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 33,476 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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Y242 UOM is a 2001 Piaggio Porter in White with a 1,371cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 Y242 UOM, 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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Y242 UOM is a 2001 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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