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DX08 FSF

2008 Piaggio Porter

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,339 mi
Last recorded54,339 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Porter34,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 FSF
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 54,339 miles

Front slight play in steering joints

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 54,339 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front slight play in steering joints

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 51,830 miles

Front steering joints have slight play

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated/faded (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 49,695 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under wheel arch behind mudflap (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Headlamp reflector slightly defective base faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge/sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 47,778 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Reflector faded ()

Offside Front Slight accident damage to corner of bumper

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Lower section tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 47,778 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Reflector faded ()

Offside Front Slight accident damage to corner of bumper

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Lower section tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 45,801 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly delaminated (0.1 (b))

Slight accident damage to offside corner of front bumper

Pass 16 Nov 2020 44,136 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Section under wheel arch to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly delaminated (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 May 2019 41,664 miles

Offside Front Slight accident damage to bumper

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Outer casing of offside front shock absorber slightly corroded

Pass 30 May 2018 39,951 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 38,262 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance slightly cracked (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 17 May 2017 38,262 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance slightly cracked (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 36,072 miles

Non-obligatory nearside wing mirror damaged

Slight damage to the offside of the front bumper

coil spring corroded both fronts (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 33,759 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside wing mirror dull

offside number plate light lense missing

rear silencer corroded

slight play in top of steering column

Fail 11 Jun 2014 30,077 miles

Inner sidewall of nearside front tyre slightly scuffed but not fouling on bodywork or suspension.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Support brackets and outer skin of exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 11 Jun 2014 30,077 miles

Inner sidewall of nearside front tyre slightly scuffed but not fouling on bodywork or suspension.

Support brackets and outer skin of exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 5 Jun 2013 26,369 miles

Both front tyres cracking slightly with age.

Pass 13 Jun 2012 23,726 miles

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

Small stonechip in offside lower section of windscreen but outside swept zone.

Fail 16 Jun 2011 20,709 miles

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

Nearside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Stonechip in offside lower section of windscreen just outside swept zone.

Pass 16 Jun 2011 20,709 miles

Nearside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Stonechip in offside lower section of windscreen just outside swept zone.

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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DX08 FSF is a 2008 Piaggio Porter in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DX08 FSF, 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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DX08 FSF is a 2008 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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