Piaggio Porter
From 595 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired and brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle.. The top issue, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, caused 26 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 26 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 24 |
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 23 |
| service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 22 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 21 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 21 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 19 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 17 |
| audible warning inoperative | 17 |
| headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective | 16 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 22.8% of Porter failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £82.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 68.2% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
| 2007 | 74.1% | brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle., the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Porters tested had between 32,601 and 71,709 miles on the clock.
At 52,458 median miles, the Porter has 0.054 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Piaggio models
| Piaggio Vespa | 88.4% |
| Piaggio Zip | 77% |
| Piaggio Mp3 | 88.5% |
| Piaggio Liberty 125 | 80.1% |
| Piaggio Px 125 (Vespa) | 88.3% |
Common questions
What is the Piaggio Porter MOT pass rate?
The Piaggio Porter has a 71.8% MOT pass rate based on 595 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Piaggio Porter?
The most common MOT failure on the Piaggio Porter is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 26 failures. Other common issues include the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired.
What is the typical mileage of a Piaggio Porter at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Piaggio Porter is 52,458 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 32,601 and 71,709 miles.
Buying a used Porter?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 71.8% pass rate and an average repair bill of £82 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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