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WA08 APU

2008 Piaggio Porter

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,906 mi
Last recorded64,906 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Porter34,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 APU
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 64,906 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 58,207 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 58,174 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 50,303 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 50,303 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 42,121 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 42,121 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 42,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2021 32,541 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 32,541 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 31,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear side load door won't open

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

Offside Rear side load door won't open

Fail 15 Mar 2019 31,135 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear side load door won't open

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

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

Offside Rear side load door won't open

Pass 26 Mar 2018 26,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 20,481 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 19,124 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 17,787 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 17,084 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 13,670 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 13,670 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 10,620 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 7,594 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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WA08 APU 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 66.7%.

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 WA08 APU, 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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What year was WA08 APU registered?

WA08 APU is a 2008 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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