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CN05 KBU

2005 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,079 mi
Last recorded71,079 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 KBU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 71,079 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 70,405 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring engine components

Undertray fitted obscuring underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2025 70,405 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Engine cover fitted obscuring engine components

Undertray fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2024 65,151 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 59,379 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring engine components

Under tray fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2022 53,399 miles

top covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Nov 2020 49,448 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 47,794 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 47,794 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 46,216 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 45,015 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 43,146 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 16 May 2015 42,504 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 41,460 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 39,504 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 May 2013 39,504 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust clamp damage

Pass 16 May 2012 36,948 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 35,926 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 31,803 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 29,398 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 29,239 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 26,340 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 KBU is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KBU, 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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What year was CN05 KBU registered?

CN05 KBU is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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