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J17 KCS

2012 Porsche Cayenne

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

101,035 mi
Last recorded101,035 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Porsche Cayenne69,751 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 KCS
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 101,035 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 96,092 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 90,967 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 79,765 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin And rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake requirements just met

Pass 31 Jan 2022 70,303 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 63,970 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 63,970 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 55,963 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 48,133 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 40,958 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 40,908 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 37,108 miles

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

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

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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J17 KCS is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 J17 KCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J17 KCS registered?

J17 KCS is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is J17 KCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J17 KCS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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