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MX08 YSB

2008 Piaggio Porter

White Lpg 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

67,394 mi
Last recorded67,394 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Porter34,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX08 YSB
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 67,394 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Age related rust and corrosion under van (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 67,349 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Leaking (1.1.17 (a))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded From 4 way connecter under floor to rear through clip (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded From 4 way connecter under front floor to n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Brake warning light on

Heavy corrosion through out chassis

Pass 22 Aug 2019 59,586 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Age related rust and corrosion. Chassis and floors. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 59,582 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Above nearside rear spring mounting corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Body component likely to become detached Rear body mounting to chassis corroded to excess (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Age related rust and corrosion. Chassis and floors. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 96,843 miles

Age related corrosion

Extensive welding throughout vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering centre pivot has slight wear

Fail 7 Aug 2018 98,784 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough Shocker top mounting (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Age related corrosion

Extensive welding throughout vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering centre pivot has slight wear

Pass 29 Aug 2017 86,555 miles

service brakes just met efficiency

steering centre pivot has slight wear

age related corrosion to vehicle

clutch pedal rubber missing

extensive welding throughout vehicle

park brake just met efficiency

rear suspension weak

used part fitted at n/s front lower suspension

wear in n/s front lower arm inner bush

Fail 24 Aug 2017 86,367 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded between 5 way connector at front to 3 way connector at o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's seat insecure mount area split/bolt loose (6.2.A.1)

Driver's seat insecure runner insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer badly corroded and leaking (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort low effort (3.7.B.6a)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s front inner wings badly holed and corroded 2 places at o/s (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure bolt missing/broken (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

age related corrosion to vehicle

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear suspension weak

steering centre pivot has slight wear

Pass 19 Aug 2016 77,889 miles

age related corrosion to vehicle

front number plate damaged

steering centre pivot has slight wear

Fail 16 Aug 2016 77,889 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tie bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides rear of front arches badly corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

age related corrosion to vehicle

front number plate damaged

steering centre pivot has slight wear

Pass 25 Aug 2015 84,134 miles

Front number plate damaged

Gas pipes to lpg tank at rear perrished

General chassis corrosion

Temporary back lights fitted

n/s front + pipes at 5 way junction at floor have slight corrosion

Fail 19 Aug 2015 83,938 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Front number plate damaged

Gas pipes to lpg tank at rear perrished

General chassis corrosion

Temporary back lights fitted

n/s front + pipes at 5 way junction at floor have slight corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2014 72,268 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel tank damp and badly corroded

gas pipes perished at rear

o/s door damaged and worn at hinges

rear suspension weak - close to bump stops

Fail 14 Aug 2014 72,268 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel tank damp and badly corroded

gas pipes perished at rear

o/s door damaged and worn at hinges

rear suspension weak - close to bump stops

Fail 24 Jul 2014 71,802 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

gas pipe - signs of perishing between tank and filler nozzle

slight wear at steering pivot

Pass 13 Aug 2013 57,834 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

connections corroded at n/s rear lamp

front number plate slightly damaged

gas pipe signs of perishing between tank and filler nozzle

o/s seat mount repaired with repair washers

Fail 6 Aug 2013 57,585 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate slightly damaged

gas pipe signs of perishing between tank and filler nozzle

Pass 6 Aug 2012 48,143 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

excessive wear at rear axle

Fail 3 Aug 2012 48,056 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

excessive wear at rear axle

Pass 11 Aug 2011 35,314 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 34,923 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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MX08 YSB is a 2008 Piaggio Porter in White with a 1,300cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Porter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 34,394 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 MX08 YSB, 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 18 years old, this Piaggio Porter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MX08 YSB is a 2008 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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