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DB12 TAF

2012 Porsche Cayman

Black Petrol 2893cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

86,130 mi
Last recorded86,130 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Porsche Cayman36,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB12 TAF
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,893cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 86,130 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 85,388 miles

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

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

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

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

underbody covers fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2025 85,388 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

underbody covers fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2024 84,549 miles

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

underbody floor covers fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2023 83,478 miles

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

underbody floor covers fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2021 81,517 miles

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

underbody floor covers fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2020 78,083 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 76,283 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 63,112 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 61,265 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 59,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both rear (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 49,030 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 37,324 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Cayman?

Based on 183,163 MOT tests across 18,218 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
3,060
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
18,218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,565
position lamp(s) not working 1,354
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 490
Headlamp aim too high 486
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DB12 TAF is a 2012 Porsche Cayman in Black with a 2,893cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Porsche Cayman models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 36,101 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Cayman fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,565 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DB12 TAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Cayman typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 14 years old, this Porsche Cayman is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DB12 TAF registered?

DB12 TAF is a 2012 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 10 April 2012.

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The MOT history for DB12 TAF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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