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F1 HEC

2012 Porsche Cayman

Black Petrol 2893cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,286 mi
Last recorded100,286 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Porsche Cayman36,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 HEC
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,893cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 100,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm 265/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth very close to cords 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear to be wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 100,286 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm 265/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth very close to cords 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear to be wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 94,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 90,452 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 83,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 77,035 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 71,591 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 61,858 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 61,708 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 61,533 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 61,531 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 52,289 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 41,457 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 39,845 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2016 39,845 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2015 30,779 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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F1 HEC is a 2012 Porsche Cayman in Black with a 2,893cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 F1 HEC, 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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F1 HEC is a 2012 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 12 June 2012.

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