Piaggio Porter MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Piaggio Porter. Check any Porter by registration number below.

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65.4%

Avg Pass Rate

-23.2%

vs Piaggio Avg

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Piaggio Porter — MOT Reliability Overview

The Piaggio Porter has an average MOT pass rate of 65.4%, which is 23.2 percentage points below the Piaggio brand average of 88.6%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Porter on the road.

The most common reasons a Piaggio Porter fails its MOT are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, 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.. If you are preparing your Porter for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Piaggio Porter, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Piaggio Porter performs at MOT across different model years.

2009

Based on 130 vehicles

71.5%Average

Piaggio average: 88.6%

Dangerous Defects

7.0%

Retest Rate

19.7%

2008

Based on 286 vehicles

61.9%Below Average

Piaggio average: 88.6%

Dangerous Defects

7.6%

Retest Rate

35.9%

2007

Based on 260 vehicles

68.1%Average

Piaggio average: 88.6%

Dangerous Defects

4.8%

Retest Rate

18.4%

2006

Based on 76 vehicles

63.2%Below Average

Piaggio average: 88.6%

Dangerous Defects

2.1%

Retest Rate

22.9%

2005

Based on 88 vehicles

61.4%Below Average

Piaggio average: 88.6%

Dangerous Defects

9.5%

Retest Rate

28.6%

2004

Based on 53 vehicles

66.0%Average

Piaggio average: 88.6%

Dangerous Defects

10.7%

Retest Rate

28.6%

2003

Based on 35 vehicles

60.0%Below Average

Piaggio average: 88.6%

Dangerous Defects

5.0%

Retest Rate

55.0%

0

Based on 597 vehicles

70.9%Average

Piaggio average: 88.6%

Mileage at 5yr

51k mi

Top MOT Failures — Piaggio Porter

The most common reasons a Piaggio Porter fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

5.2%

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.

4.2%

Piaggio Porter Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear Nearside

4.6%

Front Nearside

4.6%

Rear Offside

3.8%

Other Piaggio Models

Compare MOT reliability across Piaggio models.

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91.1% pass rate

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86.5% pass rate

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85.3% pass rate

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92.3% pass rate

Piaggio Mp3 300

96.3% pass rate

Piaggio X7

87.0% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

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MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

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See detailed fault analysis for Piaggio Porter

Piaggio Porter — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Piaggio Porter MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Piaggio Porter?

The average MOT pass rate for the Piaggio Porter is 65.4% compared to the Piaggio average of 88.6%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Piaggio Porter?

The most common MOT failures on the Piaggio Porter are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (5.2%), 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. (4.2%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Piaggio Porter reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 65.4%, the Piaggio Porter is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.

How do I check the MOT history of a Piaggio Porter?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Piaggio Porter?

Typical mileage for the Piaggio Porter: 50,872 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Porter to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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