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Piaggio Liberty (2008)

116 real MOT outcomes analysed • 70.3% first-time pass rate

2008 Piaggio Liberty

CarHunch analysed 116 real MOT records for the 2008 Piaggio Liberty. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 9.7% below UK average
70.3%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
10,417
typical mileage
5,837–15,146 middle half
6.9%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.94
avg MOT failures per car
over 5.5 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2008 Piaggio Liberty

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2008 Piaggio Liberty vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

5,837
low mileage
10,417
typical
15,146
high mileage

Half of all 2008 Piaggio Liberty vehicles fall between 5,837 and 15,146 miles.

2008 Piaggio Liberty — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 15 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2023 (26% of peak).

57 15 2014 2023

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2023.

MOT History Averages

5.5
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.94
Avg failures per vehicle
1.8
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2008 Piaggio Liberty

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 30.2%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 25.9%
    Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam
  • 18.8%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 11%
    Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
  • 10.6%
    Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel
  • 10.4%
    Headlamp aim too high
  • 10.2%
    Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies
  • 10%
    Steering movement slightly 'notchy'

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2008. Counts include advisories and failures.

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