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AJ58 VFS

2008 Piaggio Porter

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,331 mi
Last recorded50,331 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Porter34,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 VFS
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 50,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer rusty & split (6.1.2 (a))

headlamp beam images poor beam image

Pass 14 Nov 2024 46,410 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

headlamp beam images poor (dim )& poor beam image

Pass 17 Nov 2023 40,487 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both nearside & offside corroded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside & offside on (Legal limit 1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 40,307 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LHD headlamp fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 36,628 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 36,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 30,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 28,446 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 26,640 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 26,640 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 23,532 miles

rear tyres worn on the inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2017 20,667 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2016 16,591 miles

exhaust tailbox corroded & slightly leaking gases

rear tyres perished in tread area

Pass 2 Nov 2015 12,422 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 12,422 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 7,711 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 7,690 miles

Upper Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 7,004 miles

engine warning light on

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear light lense damaged and partially insecure

Fail 20 Sep 2012 5,124 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 5,124 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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AJ58 VFS is a 2008 Piaggio Porter in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AJ58 VFS, 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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AJ58 VFS is a 2008 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 15 October 2008.

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