CarVerify

Free Car Check

AA04 HCA

2004 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4511cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,194 mi
Last recorded122,194 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Porsche Cayenne84,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Porsche
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA04 HCA
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 122,194 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 122,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater missing Fell beneath bumper (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 121,044 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 121,041 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 111,289 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 111,289 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 106,690 miles

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury doesn't hold up on its own (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 106,690 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury doesn't hold up on its own (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 103,948 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 100,224 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 96,476 miles

near side rear light has slight damage .

Fail 19 Jul 2018 96,415 miles

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

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

near side rear light has slight damage .

Pass 17 Jul 2017 90,728 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 89,193 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 89,193 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 86,187 miles

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear & perished on inner side wall

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 79,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre has small splits on inner side wall cords / structure NOT exposed

Pass 25 Nov 2013 73,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre has slight perishing inner side wall

Fail 5 Nov 2013 73,243 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 67,691 miles

air bag light on

Pass 31 Oct 2011 61,184 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 55,564 miles

o/s/f tyre uneven wear [wheel alignment]

Pass 6 Nov 2009 48,434 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 38,455 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 25,528 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 25,514 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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
Full Porsche Cayenne reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AA04 HCA is a 2004 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AA04 HCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AA04 HCA?

You can check the full history of AA04 HCA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AA04 HCA registered?

AA04 HCA is a 2004 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 2 November 2004.

Is AA04 HCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA04 HCA shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AA04 HCA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AA04 HCA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.