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HK12 VBF

2012 Porsche Cayenne

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,849 mi
Last recorded181,849 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Porsche Cayenne69,751 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK12 VBF
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 181,849 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 181,849 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 175,509 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and ns (5.2.3 (e))

Rear os and ns brake hoses damp.. no leak visible

engine fume smell inside car and under bonnet

Fail 21 Jan 2025 175,508 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and ns (5.2.3 (e))

Rear os and ns brake hoses damp.. no leak visible

engine fume smell inside car and under bonnet

engine fume smell inside car and under bonnet

Pass 19 Jan 2024 166,548 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing os and ns front on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and ns front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 159,457 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 159,457 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 151,708 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 144,415 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os & ns rear tyres and both devoid of tread on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 137,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low & wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 122,350 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 122,303 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Crack along the lower edge of the screen (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 108,521 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 89,723 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 73,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 54,259 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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HK12 VBF is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HK12 VBF, 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 HK12 VBF registered?

HK12 VBF is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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