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BOX 12S

2012 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

42,086 mi
Last recorded42,086 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Porsche Boxster32,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOX 12S
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 42,086 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 42,086 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 40,737 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 39,757 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 38,834 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 38,029 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 36,750 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 35,563 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 33,367 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 31,011 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 27,876 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 20,828 miles

both front tyres badly perished - recommend replacing

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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BOX 12S is a 2012 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 32,408 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 BOX 12S, 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 14 years old, this Porsche Boxster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BOX 12S registered?

BOX 12S is a 2012 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is BOX 12S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOX 12S shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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