2007 Piaggio Porter — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 681 MOT tests analysed for the 2007 Piaggio Porter, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility. Its pass rate of 72.0% was below the average for cars of a similar age (74.6%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 31.0% in the 90-120k group versus 25.8% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 21.6% | 147 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.0% | 102 |
| 3 | Visibility | 9.0% | 61 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.2% | 56 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 6.5% | 44 |
| 6 | Suspension | 5.6% | 38 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Service brake performance | 91 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 57 |
| 3 | Wipers | 53 |
| 4 | Service brake imbalance | 43 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 41 |
| 6 | Rear fog lamp | 40 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 25.7% | 175 |
| 2 | Tyres | 22.3% | 152 |
| 3 | Suspension | 19.8% | 135 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 17.5% | 119 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 16.3% | 111 |
| 6 | Other defects | 11.8% | 80 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 159 | 25.8% |
| 30-60k | 277 | 23.5% |
| 60-90k | 183 | 35.5% |
| 90-120k | 58 | 31.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 153 | 24.2% |
| 2022 | 146 | 31.5% |
| 2023 | 143 | 28.7% |
| 2024 | 122 | 26.2% |
| 2025 | 117 | 29.9% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Porter
Before buying a 2007 Piaggio Porter, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 21.6% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (21.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (15.0% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Visibility (9.0% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2007 Piaggio Porters pass their MOT?
72.0% of the 681 2007 Piaggio Porter MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 28.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Piaggio Porter?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 21.6% of tests, followed by brakes (15.0%).
Does the 2007 Porter get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 25.8% in the 0-30k band to 31.0% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 681 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.