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HT56 VAK

2005 Porsche Cayenne

Grey Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,824 mi
Last recorded79,824 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayenne82,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT56 VAK
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 79,824 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 79,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 77,576 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 77,576 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 76,056 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 71,085 miles

Offside Front OSF tyre is perished/cracked

Offside Front OSF tyre is worn close to legal limit on inner edge

Offside Rear OSR tyre is perished/cracked

Pass 27 Jul 2017 70,698 miles

Both headlamps aim on upper limits at time of test

Offside Front Tyre perished/tearing DOT code: 4911 & has worn significantly lower on inner edge of tread

Offside Rear Tyre perished/tearing DOT code: 0212

tyre size: 255/55R18Y

Pass 8 Jul 2016 66,724 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 66,155 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 60,163 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 73,541 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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HT56 VAK is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne in Grey with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 82,723 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HT56 VAK, 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 21 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HT56 VAK registered?

HT56 VAK is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is HT56 VAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT56 VAK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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