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GC08 BAD

2012 Porsche Cayenne

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,173 mi
Last recorded140,173 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Porsche Cayenne69,751 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC08 BAD
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 140,173 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 140,173 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 136,118 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 130,377 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 120,749 miles

Nearside washers need adjusting

headlight control warning on dash.. leveling working at time of test

Fail 18 Feb 2023 120,627 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside washers need adjusting

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken

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

headlight control warning on dash.. leveling working at time of test

Pass 12 Feb 2022 109,323 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 99,732 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2020 92,742 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2019 82,115 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 70,189 miles

under trays /sill covers /engine cover

Fail 16 Feb 2018 70,184 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

under trays /sill covers /engine cover

Pass 11 Feb 2017 57,270 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2016 44,661 miles

undertrays fitted

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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GC08 BAD is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 69,751 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 Cayenne fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GC08 BAD, 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 14 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GC08 BAD registered?

GC08 BAD is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is GC08 BAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC08 BAD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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