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NK08 ARX

2008 Piaggio Porter

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

14,988 mi
Last recorded14,988 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Porter34,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK08 ARX
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 14,988 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 2 Mar 2026 14,981 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ply showing though tear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ply showing though tear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2025 14,842 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 14,834 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords showing though separation (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords showing though separation (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 14,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower lamp lens damaged not affecting light source

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 10,523 miles

All 4 Tyre's Starting To Crack.

Both Front Wiper Blades Split & Starting To Smear Windscreen.

Fuel Tank Corroded.

Fail 19 Jun 2019 10,445 miles

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

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

All 4 Tyre's Starting To Crack.

Both Front Wiper Blades Split & Starting To Smear Windscreen.

Fuel Tank Corroded.

Pass 29 Jun 2018 7,279 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 6,104 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 6,091 miles

Emissions not tested Due To Back Box Missing. (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back Box Missing (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 5,148 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 4,658 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 4,147 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 3,811 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 3,811 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 3,111 miles

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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NK08 ARX is a 2008 Piaggio Porter in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NK08 ARX, 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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NK08 ARX is a 2008 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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