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DE51 SSS

2009 Porsche Cayman

Blue Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

83,550 mi
Last recorded83,550 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Porsche Cayman44,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 SSS
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 83,550 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 82,036 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 79,404 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 65,394 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both rear ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 65,394 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer has a hole (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flange gasket leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both rear ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 54,211 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Small S pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 54,202 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Small S pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 43,693 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 35,345 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 35,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 34,008 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 33,583 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2017 31,758 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 28,803 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2015 26,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2014 23,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 19,587 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 18,065 miles

front brake discs corroded

nearside windscreen wiper not clearing

offside front brake efficiency low

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2012 10,979 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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DE51 SSS is a 2009 Porsche Cayman in Blue with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2009 Porsche Cayman models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 44,262 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 Cayman fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,565 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE51 SSS, 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 17 years old, this Porsche Cayman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DE51 SSS registered?

DE51 SSS is a 2009 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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