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VX08 TYS

2008 Piaggio Porter

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,260 mi
Last recorded62,260 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Porter34,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 TYS
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 62,260 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 61,351 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 60,720 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 59,195 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 58,957 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 58,487 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 58,434 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 58,428 miles

Drivers seatbelt slight damage

Fail 16 Apr 2016 58,428 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Drivers seatbelt slight damage

Pass 22 Jul 2014 52,218 miles

advise accident damage to drivers door and hindges in poor condition

advise both rear leaf springs REAR bushes splitting

advise nearside rear tyre 3mm

advise nearside seat belt rough in operation

advise slight transmission leaks

Fail 18 Jul 2014 52,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

advise accident damage to drivers door and hindges in poor condition

advise both rear leaf springs REAR bushes splitting

advise nearside rear tyre 3mm

advise nearside seat belt rough in operation

advise pedal rubbers condition

advise rear brakes squeal and slight bind both sides

advise slight transmission leaks

Pass 25 Jul 2013 42,225 miles

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

advise both rear leaf spring ,REAR rubbers some perishing .splitting

advise brake pedal rubber wear

advise drivers door damage and hindge faults

advise gearbox damp with oil

Pass 31 Jul 2012 35,350 miles

advise brake pedal rubber

advise slight oil leaks around gearbox area

Fail 24 Jul 2012 35,350 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

advise both front tyres low tread on outer edges

advise brake pedal rubber

advise front number plate cracked

advise nearside rear tyre low tread /some cuts

advise offside rear tyre low tread and screw in it

advise slight oil leaks around gearbox area

Pass 20 Jul 2011 2,525 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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VX08 TYS is a 2008 Piaggio Porter in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VX08 TYS, 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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VX08 TYS is a 2008 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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