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WX08 EAC

2008 Piaggio Porter

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

51,912 mi
Last recorded51,912 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Porter34,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 EAC
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 51,912 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 51,912 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 51,512 miles

rear tail pipe on the exhaust missing

Fail 2 Oct 2024 51,494 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective broken (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear tail pipe on the exhaust missing

Pass 10 Oct 2023 51,060 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 51,060 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 50,441 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 50,441 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 50,066 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 50,066 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 49,552 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 49,064 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 49,064 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 47,316 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 47,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 45,603 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 41,588 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 41,576 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 39,860 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 38,227 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 38,223 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 36,022 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 36,022 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 35,953 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 32,622 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 28,429 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 24,451 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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WX08 EAC is a 2008 Piaggio Porter in White 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 WX08 EAC, 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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WX08 EAC is a 2008 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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