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CN05 KBO

2005 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

153,498 mi
Last recorded153,498 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 KBO
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 153,498 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 150,555 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 149,034 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2021 147,192 miles

under trays fitted obstructing view of underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2020 144,618 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 132,771 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 131,762 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 May 2018 131,760 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 May 2017 126,145 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 May 2017 126,142 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 May 2016 117,992 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 106,575 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 95,805 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 95,803 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 23 May 2013 83,330 miles

Both front discs corroded and pitted on inner face

Both front seat belts slow to return

Both front tyres wearing on inner part of tread

N/S/F seat belt twisted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 May 2012 70,994 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

Fail 11 May 2012 70,989 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear tail finisher clamps split through,may come adrift

Slight inner edge wear on o/s/r tyre

O/S/F Tyre BALD on inner

Pass 23 May 2011 54,924 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front disc worn /discs holes starting to block

Pass 25 May 2010 42,582 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 31,802 miles

front number plate cracked

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2008 20,506 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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CN05 KBO is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 53,703 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 CN05 KBO, 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 21 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CN05 KBO is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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