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B26 CAY

2012 Porsche Cayenne

White Petrol 4806cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,442 mi
Last recorded83,442 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Porsche Cayenne69,751 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB26 CAY
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,806cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 83,442 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 73,403 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 73,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 71,797 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 69,557 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 66,106 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 62,059 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 52,834 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 49,893 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 19 Jun 2018 49,893 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2017 42,629 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 42,075 miles

Nearside Front tyre nail in centre tread

Pass 28 Jul 2015 39,745 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 37,405 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 37,400 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake warning light on dash

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
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B26 CAY is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne in White with a 4,806cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 69,751 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 B26 CAY, 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 14 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B26 CAY?

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What year was B26 CAY registered?

B26 CAY is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 5 May 2012.

Is B26 CAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B26 CAY shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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