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EU08 GKV

2008 Piaggio Porter

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,027 mi
Last recorded83,027 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Porter34,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 GKV
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 83,027 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 21 Oct 2024 83,027 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 3 Oct 2023 81,026 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 3 Oct 2023 81,026 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 8 Sep 2022 80,910 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 80,910 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 72,646 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system silencer deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged but can be clearly read. (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp unit lens damaged. But Not showing white light.

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission, Rear axle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 72,646 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system silencer deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged but can be clearly read. (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp unit lens damaged. But Not showing white light.

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission, Rear axle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 62,103 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil mist rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 52,414 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 41,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 29,457 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 17,731 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 9,940 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 9,901 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 9,821 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 9,466 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 9,299 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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EU08 GKV is a 2008 Piaggio Porter in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 EU08 GKV, 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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EU08 GKV is a 2008 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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