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GK08 ZSU

2008 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,525 mi
Last recorded89,525 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 ZSU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 89,525 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 84,676 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 84,676 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 78,413 miles

Nearside Exhaust flange fixings to manifold starting to corrode

Offside Exhaust flange fixings to manifold starting to corrode

Pass 6 Jan 2023 72,769 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 72,598 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 71,921 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 71,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 71,913 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both rear exhaust clamp corroded and worn (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 71,326 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 71,326 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 66,256 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 66,256 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault PSM Light (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged Split (1.6 (d))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 61,576 miles

Front Brake Disc Rusty On Inside

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

Rear Brake Disc Rusty On Inside

Under Covers

Pass 30 Jun 2017 57,730 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 56,287 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 56,278 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 50,745 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 46,772 miles

Front discs corroded on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2013 45,148 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 24 Feb 2012 39,179 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 32,193 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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GK08 ZSU is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 43,747 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 GK08 ZSU, 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 18 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK08 ZSU registered?

GK08 ZSU is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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