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WA08 ARZ

2008 Piaggio Porter

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

21,002 mi
Last recorded21,002 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Porter34,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 21,002 miles

outer loading door handle damaged

slight corrosion on underside

Fail 6 Mar 2018 21,002 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper blade missing both sides (8.2.2)

outer loading door handles damaged

slight corrosion throughout underside

Pass 9 May 2016 20,708 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front bumper damaged on n/s & taped

Front suspension components rusty

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

both wiper arms very rusty

door handle missing on o/s sliding door

Pass 13 May 2015 20,516 miles

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

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

both front wiper arms very rusty

both rear springs rusty

front bumper n/s damaged & taped

Fail 6 May 2015 20,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

both rear springs rusty

front bumper n/s damaged & taped

Pass 9 May 2014 20,072 miles

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

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

front bumper taped up

underside corroded

Fail 9 May 2014 20,072 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front bumper taped up

underside corroded

Pass 1 May 2013 19,263 miles

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

temporary repair to front bumper

Fail 30 Apr 2013 19,255 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 18,481 miles

alternator drive belt worn and badly squeeling

Fail 24 Apr 2012 18,481 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

alternator drive belt worn and badly squeeling

exhaust btail box badly corroded

Fail 9 May 2011 17,517 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

o/s/f headlamp reflector tarnished

Pass 9 May 2011 17,517 miles

o/s/f headlamp reflector tarnished

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 ARZ is a 2008 Piaggio Porter in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 ARZ, 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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WA08 ARZ is a 2008 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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