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WA08 FKB

2008 Piaggio Porter

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

88,740 mi
Last recorded88,740 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Porter34,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 88,740 miles

Fuel pipes under vehicle corroded.

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 88,729 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Fuel pipes under vehicle corroded.

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 87,353 miles

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

fuel cap is temporary

Fail 13 Mar 2024 87,353 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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))

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

fuel cap is temporary

Pass 27 Feb 2023 84,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/12c (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 80,884 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2022 80,881 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

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

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2021 77,871 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 77,869 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

brake fluid warning light on

Pass 12 Feb 2020 74,674 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

slight play steering top column bush

Fail 8 Jan 2020 74,674 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake effort low but passed on efficiency

Slight play steering top column bush

Pass 27 Feb 2019 72,737 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged seat belt catch protective cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 70,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to wear markers 155r12 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has age related cracking 155/r12

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded central area ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to wear markers 155/12 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 70,581 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to wear markers 155r12 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has age related cracking 155/r12

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded central area ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to wear markers 155/12 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 68,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 155/80/12 ()

Nearside front seatbelt buckle outer casing missing

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge 155/80/12

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 66,557 miles

Nearside mirror glass damaged slightly

Nearside seat belt buckle cover missing

Rear fuel pipes corroded slightly

both front top strut bearings slightly rough

fuel tank corroded slightly

Fail 22 Feb 2016 66,554 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside mirror glass damaged slightly

Nearside seat belt buckle cover missing

Rear fuel pipes corroded slightly

both front top strut bearings slightly rough

fuel tank corroded slightly

Fail 26 Feb 2015 6,351 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 63,512 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2014 58,352 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 58,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 52,935 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 52,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 40,987 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2012 40,987 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 29,419 miles

Both front top spring cups skip when turning steering

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

Slight play in steering idler

Slight play in top steering column bush

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 FKB is a 2008 Piaggio Porter in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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