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A12 THO

2009 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3436cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,445 mi
Last recorded98,445 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Porsche Boxster42,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 THO
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,436cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 98,445 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 96,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 96,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 96,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode slightly (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 95,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 95,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded at base (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded at base (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 95,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2019 86,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 67,731 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 48,480 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 47,891 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 44,335 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 36,977 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 36,943 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Oil leak

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 31,742 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 21,991 miles

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

How Reliable is the Porsche Boxster?

Based on 726,695 MOT tests across 46,886 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
2,475
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
46,886
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,504
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,317
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 5,538
brake disc excessively pitted 5,177
position lamp(s) not working 5,126
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A12 THO is a 2009 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,436cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2009 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 42,000 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 Porsche Boxster fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19,504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A12 THO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Boxster typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A12 THO is a 2009 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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