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DK05 KOW

2005 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,286 mi
Last recorded91,286 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 KOW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 91,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2026 91,286 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light illuminated on dashboard (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2025 90,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2025 90,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2024 89,808 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 88,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 86,830 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 85,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play rack end

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

Pass 28 May 2020 84,892 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 83,156 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 77,591 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 73,352 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 73,352 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 71,157 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 69,992 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 68,480 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 66,287 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 64,411 miles

slight play in offside steering arm.

Pass 10 Feb 2012 58,659 miles

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)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 58,659 miles

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

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

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 3 Mar 2011 52,500 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 45,179 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 40,972 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 34,252 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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DK05 KOW is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DK05 KOW, 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 DK05 KOW registered?

DK05 KOW is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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