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A17 SYA

2004 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

70,233 mi
Last recorded70,233 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Porsche Cayenne84,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 SYA
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 70,233 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 69,741 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 69,318 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 68,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 67,719 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 64,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 64,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 63,092 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 60,749 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 56,954 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 53,990 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 47,143 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 44,662 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 44,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 41,231 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 37,265 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 32,631 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 26,380 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 21,292 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 15,721 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Cayenne?

Based on 388,697 MOT tests across 42,208 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
6,478
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
42,208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,217
Headlamp aim too high 2,528
Registration plate lamp not working 1,986
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,711
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,701
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A17 SYA is a 2004 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2004 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 84,940 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Cayenne fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A17 SYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Cayenne typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A17 SYA registered?

A17 SYA is a 2004 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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