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GK53 KUG

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Grey Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

165,875 mi
Last recorded165,875 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 KUG
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 165,875 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Rear axle slight surface corrosion

Fail 7 Mar 2026 165,875 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Rear axle slight surface corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2024 163,222 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 148,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2023 148,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 137,927 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 129,581 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 119,659 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 111,886 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 99,692 miles

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

parking brake level has little reserve travel

Fail 21 Aug 2018 99,692 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

parking brake level has little reserve travel

Pass 22 Aug 2017 84,387 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 73,037 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 73,037 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 70,156 miles

Both rear brake discs are slightly corroded

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 70,136 miles

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

Both rear brake discs are slightly corroded

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 66,783 miles

Head up display indicates a parking brake fault. Though the parking brake still works

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2013 62,751 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 62,751 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 61,921 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2012 55,335 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 51,480 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 51,480 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 51,453 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Osf wiper poor

Pass 22 Feb 2010 47,230 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 38,911 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)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 29,804 miles

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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GK53 KUG is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Grey with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2003 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 81,817 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 GK53 KUG, 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 23 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GK53 KUG is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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