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A18 KSO

2004 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

112,113 mi
Last recorded112,113 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Porsche Boxster55,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 KSO
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 112,113 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavywear on inside edge Advise (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 106,805 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 106,803 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering linkage likely to become detached u j joint (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2024 100,202 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SHOULDERING INNEREDGES

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material link pipes accross callipers slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 99,356 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONTBRAKE PIPES ACCROSS CALLIPER SURFACE CORRODED NS AND OS (1.1.11 (c))

Rear BOTH REAR TYRESSHOULDERING ON INNER EDGES

Pass 17 Jan 2022 97,893 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 97,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 96,259 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 96,250 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 92,964 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 92,964 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 86,311 miles

plastic shields and covers over most of undersideand engine obscuring items

Pass 19 Jan 2018 82,961 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 80,110 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2016 75,762 miles

under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Jan 2016 75,761 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Jan 2015 71,121 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 65,195 miles

front discs getting corroded on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2013 60,426 miles

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

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

check/adjust tracking

Pass 14 Dec 2011 53,311 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 45,387 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 43,659 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 39,411 miles

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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A18 KSO is a 2004 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2004 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 55,920 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 A18 KSO, 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 22 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A18 KSO registered?

A18 KSO is a 2004 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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