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HF57 HZU

2008 Piaggio Porter

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,285 mi
Last recorded20,285 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Porter34,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF57 HZU
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 20,285 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 19,576 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Nov 2023 18,938 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 18,249 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 17,570 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 17,567 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 16,740 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 16,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 15,862 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fail 4 Nov 2019 15,862 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Nov 2018 15,052 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 15,049 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 13,954 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 13,951 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 13,182 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 13,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 12,122 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 12,122 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Tail pipe (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 11,361 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 10,660 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2013 10,660 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2012 10,087 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 9,609 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 8,843 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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HF57 HZU is a 2008 Piaggio Porter in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HF57 HZU, 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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What year was HF57 HZU registered?

HF57 HZU is a 2008 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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