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KX08 HTZ

2008 Piaggio Porter

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

1,791 mi
Last recorded1,791 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Porter34,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX08 HTZ
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 1,791 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 1,790 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front (6.1.7 (c) (i))

offside front & nearside front brake disc heavy corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2025 1,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 1,139 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 65,902 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 63,031 miles

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

Fuel hose deteriorated fuel tank to filter (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front chassis leg corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2023 63,029 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested no service brake effort (1.2.1 (g))

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

Fuel hose deteriorated fuel tank to filter (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front chassis leg corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2022 60,050 miles

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

Offside Front Inner hole in wheel arch but not structural

Fail 7 Feb 2022 60,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner hole in wheel arch but not structural

Pass 16 Feb 2021 57,059 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 57,044 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 53,758 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 49,086 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 49,084 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 44,821 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 44,812 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 40,044 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 40,044 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 31,848 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 31,848 miles

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 25,327 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 25,327 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 19,712 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 13,183 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 13,183 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 831 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 3,817 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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KX08 HTZ is a 2008 Piaggio Porter in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 KX08 HTZ, 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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KX08 HTZ is a 2008 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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