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SJ08 GVZ

2008 Piaggio Porter

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

63,752 mi
Last recorded63,752 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Porter34,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 GVZ
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 63,752 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 63,740 miles

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

under side as age related corrosion

Fail 30 Jun 2024 63,731 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 63,668 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle of the vehicle slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsf/osf strut top mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion on underside

noise from rear axle

Pass 8 May 2021 63,636 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside strut top mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion on underside

noise from rear axle

Fail 28 Apr 2021 63,611 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside strut top mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion on underside

noise from rear axle

Pass 15 Sep 2018 62,998 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 60,502 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 58,460 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside vehicle (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Chassis excessively corroded by engine mounting but not affecting braking or steering

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inside vehicle (2.4.A.3)

Offside and nearside chassis corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2016 58,454 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inside and out (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside vehicle (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Chassis excessively corroded by engine mounting but not affecting braking or steering

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inside vehicle (2.4.A.3)

Offside and nearside chassis corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2015 50,889 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 43,544 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 43,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 37,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

auxillary belt looks loose

front wipers starting to smear

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2013 37,580 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

auxillary belt looks loose

front wipers starting to smear

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 24 May 2012 31,292 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2012 31,292 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 23,692 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2011 23,692 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 23,323 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 23,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SJ08 GVZ is a 2008 Piaggio Porter in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SJ08 GVZ, 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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SJ08 GVZ is a 2008 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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