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AO12 SSS

2012 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,418 mi
Last recorded56,418 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Porsche 91133,764 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 SSS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 56,418 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 53,156 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 49,430 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 49,427 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2022 44,979 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2021 43,651 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 42,622 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 40,486 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 32,850 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 27,510 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jan 2016 11,614 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 8,991 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 8,991 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 8,751 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911?

Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,867
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
73,061
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,869
position lamp(s) not working 7,590
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,439
Headlamp aim too high 6,432
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,466
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AO12 SSS is a 2012 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.4% with a typical mileage of 33,764 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 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO12 SSS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 14 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO12 SSS registered?

AO12 SSS is a 2012 Porsche 911, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is AO12 SSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 SSS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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