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WA57 BWU

2008 Piaggio Porter

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

49,268 mi
Last recorded49,268 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Porter34,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA57 BWU
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 49,268 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front number plate cracked

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear hub seal leak

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of cab (5.2.6)

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside shock mounts (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 49,268 miles

Emissions not tested temp guage reading hot (7.3.A.1)

Fuel tank insecure bolt missing (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front number plate cracked

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear hub seal leak

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of cab (5.2.6)

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside shock mounts (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 44,111 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front number plate cracked

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear hub seal leak

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounts nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 44,109 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front number plate cracked

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear hub seal leak

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounts nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 40,974 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2015 40,969 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2014 40,236 miles

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

FRONT TO REAR FUEL LINES CORRODING WITH AGE

FUEL TANK CORRODING WITH AGE

Nearside Rear 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 12 Feb 2013 34,441 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 34,433 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 26,464 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 26,464 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 18,347 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 18,347 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WA57 BWU is a 2008 Piaggio Porter in Blue 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 WA57 BWU, 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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WA57 BWU is a 2008 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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