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MX08 YSE

2008 Piaggio Porter

White Lpg 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,651 mi
Last recorded58,651 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Porter34,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 58,651 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 58,651 miles

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust system insecure No rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corroded under seat and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corroded under seat and wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Rusty and corroded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Holed and corroded End of chassis next to leaf spring shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Steering pivot excess play and movement (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Steering linkage modified such that the steering is adversely affected Dog bone joint bushes worn (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component defective in the case of LPG/CNG/ LNG or hydrogen systems Gas filler pipes and components insecure (6.1.3 (f)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 45,024 miles

Age related rust and corrosion

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Gas component and ECU loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 44,410 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure Hangers missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked pink (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Breather pipe not connected

Corrosion to o/s centre body mount

Front number plate damaged

General corrosion to suspension components

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 37,883 miles

Welding repairs covered by underseal

centre steering column pivot bush slight play

exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2018 37,873 miles

Fuel tank leaking wet at bottom - strong fuel smell (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie-bar attatchment (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough strut top mount bearing sticking (2.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Brake cable insecure park brake cable (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing behind road wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Position lamp showing white light to the rear both rear lenses damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front floor holed and corroded - steering rack area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings dog-bone link at steering rack - bushes worn (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

centre steering column pivot bush slight play

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2017 98,741 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Various corrosion to parts of chassis + suspension components

Fail 27 Jun 2017 98,627 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front section of upper front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive misfire (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Various corrosion to parts of chassis + suspension components

Pass 5 Jul 2016 86,742 miles

Central pivot on steering has slight play

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 86,742 miles

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

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front of front to rear pipe from connecter under drivers floor (3.6.B.2c)

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play n/s end of dog bone link from end of rack to centre pivot (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Central pivot on steering has slight play

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 71,550 miles

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

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

front bumper insecure at o/s

fuel pipes corroded

gas filling pipe perished

handbrake requires firm application

prop u/j worn

Fail 25 Jun 2015 70,946 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

front bumper insecure at o/s

fuel pipes corroded

gas filling pipe perished

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

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

handbrake requires firm application

prop u/j worn

Pass 9 Jul 2014 56,126 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

coolant leak at front of vehicle

fuel smell but no visible leak

Fail 3 Jul 2014 56,126 miles

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)

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

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

coolant leak at front of vehicle

fuel smell but no visible leak

Pass 9 Jul 2013 44,844 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)

coolant pipes leaking under front of vehicle

damage to front bumper

n/s front indicator lens missing

Fail 4 Jul 2013 44,844 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)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

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)

coolant pipes leaking under front of vehicle

damage to front bumper

n/s front indicator lens missing

Pass 20 Aug 2012 35,645 miles

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

fuel tank repaired

Fail 14 Aug 2012 35,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

slight sticking on n/s front brake

Pass 11 Aug 2011 25,896 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 25,712 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 YSE is a 2008 Piaggio Porter in White with a 1,300cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YSE, 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 YSE is a 2008 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 20 August 2008.

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