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A5 SMS

2017 Porsche Boxster

White Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,358 mi
Last recorded57,358 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Porsche Boxster22,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 SMS
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2025 57,358 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 52,831 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 48,531 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 43,730 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 39,479 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 33,818 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 31,464 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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A5 SMS is a 2017 Porsche Boxster in White with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.3% with a typical mileage of 22,807 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A5 SMS, 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 9 years old, this Porsche Boxster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A5 SMS registered?

A5 SMS is a 2017 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 27 January 2017.

Is A5 SMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 SMS shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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