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BX56 FCE

2006 Porsche Cayenne

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,492 mi
Last recorded141,492 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche Cayenne78,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 FCE
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 141,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened NSR and OSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe rear subframe and attached arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view drivers swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion - underside

hand brake lamp not illuminating

Fail 24 Mar 2026 141,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF and NSF caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Handbrake lamp in-op

Nearside Front tyre tread peeling in small areas

Nearside fuel tank strap corroded/likely to fail

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened NSR and OSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe and attached arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in drivers swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion - underside

vehicle slight pull to the right on braking - not severe

Pass 18 Mar 2025 134,962 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF and OSF caliper pipes light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe and attached arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe and attached arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel tank straps corrosion

general corrosion - underside

no light when h/brake applied

Pass 14 Mar 2024 129,342 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 123,924 miles

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 118,438 miles

All Four Fuel Tank Straps Corroded But Secure At Time Of Test

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple Chips In Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 118,416 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Rigid Brake Pipe On The Calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Rigid Brake Pipe On The Calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

All Four Fuel Tank Straps Corroded But Secure At Time Of Test

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slightly Clouded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple Chips In Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 113,698 miles

Front x2 brake caliper small brake brake pipes corroded/swollen

covers fitted

front and rear suspension corroding

Fail 4 Mar 2021 113,697 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of tyres (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust system insecure front to middle exhaust sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front x2 brake caliper small brake brake pipes corroded/swollen

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

covers fitted

front and rear suspension corroding

Pass 11 Mar 2020 110,328 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 110,327 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 106,277 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front to middle sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front x2 brake flexis deteriating

Nearside Rear tyre cracking outer edge

Offside Front headlamp cleaning device inop

Pass 5 Mar 2018 101,604 miles

Front x2 tyres low

covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2017 96,215 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

covers fitted

windscreen damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2016 90,825 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 90,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 85,408 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2015 85,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 81,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 75,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2011 68,605 miles

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 13 Dec 2010 48,982 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 39,903 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 32,199 miles

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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BX56 FCE is a 2006 Porsche Cayenne in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 78,318 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 BX56 FCE, 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 20 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX56 FCE is a 2006 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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