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CU57 BCO

2008 Piaggio Porter

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

20,214 mi
Last recorded20,214 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Porter34,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU57 BCO
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 20,214 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 20,121 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front shock corroded

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material through floor (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2022 20,121 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front shock corroded

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material through floor (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2020 20,072 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Both wheel hubs corroded

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle underbody covered in black waxoyl

Vehicle underbody slightly corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2020 20,072 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Both wheel hubs corroded

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle underbody covered in black waxoyl

Vehicle underbody slightly corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2019 19,851 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Rear brake pipes corroded

all chassis corroded

corrosion on all back plates

corrosion on both front bottom arms

corrosion on exhaust

rear axle corroded

slight bind on front brakes

Fail 27 Apr 2019 19,851 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear brake pipes corroded

all chassis corroded

corrosion on all back plates

corrosion on both front bottom arms

corrosion on exhaust

rear axle corroded

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 28 Apr 2018 19,708 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front corrosion on both bottom arms

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded going through floor (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front slight bind on brake

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

Rear brake only just met requirments

fuel lines corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2018 19,708 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both into load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front corrosion on both bottom arms

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded going through floor (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front slight bind on brake

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

fuel lines corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2017 19,356 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 19,355 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded near brake pedal (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 18,867 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 18,191 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 15,543 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 15,537 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front 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 9 Dec 2011 11,425 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 8,313 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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CU57 BCO is a 2008 Piaggio Porter in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CU57 BCO, 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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CU57 BCO is a 2008 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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