2007 Piaggio Porter — MOT failures & pass rate
681 MOT tests on the 2007 Piaggio Porter are in this dataset, and 72.0% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 26.9% of the time, so this is 1.2pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 21.6% of all tests — 6.6 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are service brake performance, headlamp aim and wipers — service brake performance alone was recorded 91 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 25.8% in the 0-30k band and 31.0% in the 90-120k band, a 5.2-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 25.7% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 24.2% of tests failed in 2021 against 29.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
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
On a 2007 Porter, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 21.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- 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 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.