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EU05 SVG

2005 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

178,039 mi
Last recorded178,039 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayenne82,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 SVG
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2026 178,039 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all suspension components corroded

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2024 169,926 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 66,685 miles

rear suspension arms

Pass 16 Jul 2022 164,337 miles

Rear suspension arms slight corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2021 161,898 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 157,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 153,914 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 145,652 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 137,400 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 129,695 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 124,031 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 120,375 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 116,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 93,795 miles

Centrte rear seatbelt buckle cover missing.

Front brake discs worn

Offside wiper smearing slightly.

Rear brake discs worn.

Fail 5 Apr 2012 93,795 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Centrte rear seatbelt buckle cover missing.

Front brake discs worn

Offside wiper smearing slightly.

Rear brake discs worn.

Pass 5 Mar 2011 80,017 miles

n/s/front tyre cuts in side wall(not to cord)

n/s/rear tyre cuts in inside tyre wall

Pass 9 Feb 2010 65,362 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 56,140 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 56,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 43,177 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 43,177 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

How Reliable is the Porsche Cayenne?

Based on 388,697 MOT tests across 42,208 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
6,478
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
42,208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,217
Headlamp aim too high 2,528
Registration plate lamp not working 1,986
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,711
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,701
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EU05 SVG is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 82,723 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Cayenne fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU05 SVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Cayenne typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EU05 SVG is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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