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AR04 KYM

2005 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,826 mi
Last recorded108,826 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 KYM
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 108,826 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 77,551 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2017 74,274 miles

Front brake discs corroded inner surface

Nearside Front track rod end cover twisted

Pass 11 Apr 2016 71,555 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 71,555 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 66,163 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 66,161 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 61,726 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 61,716 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 56,456 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 50,398 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 44,608 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 37,756 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2010 37,729 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2009 29,911 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 24,104 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AR04 KYM is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 53,703 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 AR04 KYM, 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 21 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AR04 KYM registered?

AR04 KYM is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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