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YC53 PBM

2015 Piaggio Porter

White Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

38,146 mi
Last recorded38,146 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2015 Piaggio Porter21,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 PBM
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 38,146 miles

(Under vehicle have Corrosion)

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear (Rear Back box Corroded)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 36,298 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded and slight leak

NS rear bumper damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside has surface rust

Fail 22 Mar 2022 36,296 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded and slight leak

NS rear bumper damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside has surface rust

Fail 1 Mar 2022 36,279 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lense broke (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lense broke (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion in various places

nearside wiper slpit

Pass 4 Mar 2021 32,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 24 Feb 2021 32,208 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel hose leaking on fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2019 26,022 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 26,022 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 21,041 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 21,041 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 16,580 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 11,867 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 11,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 10,656 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 7,622 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 7,601 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

offside loading door handle faulty

Fail 14 Jan 2011 7,601 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

offside loading door handle faulty

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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YC53 PBM is a 2015 Piaggio Porter in White with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2015 Piaggio Porter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 21,007 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 YC53 PBM, 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 11 years old, this Piaggio Porter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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YC53 PBM is a 2015 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 1 February 2015.

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