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BK08 WKV

2008 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

116,331 mi
Last recorded116,331 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 WKV
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 116,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 116,167 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 115,688 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 115,339 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 113,690 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 112,423 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 111,776 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 109,508 miles

front in tyres in poor condition

Fail 29 Apr 2019 109,495 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front in tyres in poor condition

Pass 1 May 2018 103,588 miles

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)

both front tyres perishing and slight play in n/s steering rack arm

Pass 4 May 2017 98,531 miles

both rear tyres near legal limit ,,water leak,,,slight play in o/s/f steering rack arm

Pass 16 May 2016 89,284 miles

slight play in both steering rack arms

Fail 16 May 2016 89,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in both steering rack arms

Pass 6 May 2015 82,003 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 77,669 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 64,777 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 57,332 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 38,990 miles

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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BK08 WKV is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 43,747 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BK08 WKV, 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 18 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BK08 WKV registered?

BK08 WKV is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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