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AY55 KOW

2005 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

66,489 mi
Last recorded66,489 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 KOW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 66,489 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 61,437 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 56,639 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 56,545 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 56,373 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 56,147 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 55,926 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 55,892 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 55,553 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 55,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit bald on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit bald on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

exhaust deteriorating - repaired with putty

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front wheel has been repaired on inner rim

Pass 22 Sep 2016 54,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under tray fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2016 53,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under tray fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2015 50,515 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly top bush (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush centre (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement centre (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush centre (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 50,513 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexie too caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault not lighting (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly top bush (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush centre (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexie too caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement centre (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush centre (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 44,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 38,429 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2012 33,238 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 26,754 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 22,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 11,890 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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AY55 KOW is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 49,844 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY55 KOW, 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 21 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AY55 KOW registered?

AY55 KOW is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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