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A1 XKU

2006 Porsche Cayman

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

89,818 mi
Last recorded89,818 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche Cayman53,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 XKU
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 89,818 miles

Nearside Front subframe arm mounting point slight damage

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))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 89,718 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 18 Feb 2025 83,787 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 83,785 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 79,126 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 79,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 75,984 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 75,982 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 72,298 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 72,292 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 68,514 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 68,514 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 65,430 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 65,429 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 61,362 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 61,308 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner section (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner section of gaiter boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 57,387 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 47,202 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 47,063 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 44,424 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 41,236 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 37,443 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 37,443 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 33,712 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 33,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 29,776 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 26,248 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Porsche Cayman?

Based on 183,163 MOT tests across 18,218 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
3,060
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
18,218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,565
position lamp(s) not working 1,354
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 490
Headlamp aim too high 486
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A1 XKU is a 2006 Porsche Cayman in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2006 Porsche Cayman models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 53,967 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 Cayman fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,565 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A1 XKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Cayman typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Porsche Cayman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A1 XKU registered?

A1 XKU is a 2006 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 15 August 2006.

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