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PY57 VJU

2008 Piaggio Porter

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

40,112 mi
Last recorded40,112 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Porter34,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY57 VJU
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 40,112 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 38,062 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

fuel pipis corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2024 35,857 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 33,599 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 31,151 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 27,893 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 25,248 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 22,532 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 22,532 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 19,498 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 15,339 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 13,410 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 13,382 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 12,337 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 12,337 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 11,313 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 11,313 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 10,022 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

note/offside front seat locking mechanism worn(still able to lock on for and aft adjustmant)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 10,022 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

note/offside front seat locking mechanism worn(still able to lock on for and aft adjustmant)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 8,312 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 8,312 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 6,808 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 6,808 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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PY57 VJU is a 2008 Piaggio Porter in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 PY57 VJU, 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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PY57 VJU is a 2008 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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