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HX12 BYL

2012 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2706cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

53,453 mi
Last recorded53,453 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Porsche Boxster32,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX12 BYL
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,706cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 53,453 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 50,093 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 47,036 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Brake Disks Scored & Pitted On Inner Edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear Brake Discs Pitted & Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear Brake Pads Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 45,614 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 42,645 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 42,635 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 41,380 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 37,082 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 38,344 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 26,872 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 16,663 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 14,420 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2015 12,070 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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HX12 BYL is a 2012 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,706cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 32,408 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HX12 BYL, 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 14 years old, this Porsche Boxster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HX12 BYL registered?

HX12 BYL is a 2012 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 5 July 2012.

Is HX12 BYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX12 BYL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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