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K12 SBM

2001 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

89,347 mi
Last recorded89,347 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 SBM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 89,347 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 88,755 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays fitted preventing the inspection of some components.

Pass 12 Jan 2024 86,686 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both middle to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 86,548 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both middle to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 84,193 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/split between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/split between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 81,812 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty Does not always operate. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at securing clips (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 81,812 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty Does not always operate. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at securing clips (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 78,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front flex to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 78,183 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front flex to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2019 66,500 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 66,139 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 58,647 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner sdge

Fail 27 Apr 2018 58,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner sdge

Pass 26 Apr 2017 49,526 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 42,326 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 42,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2015 35,614 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 23,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2014 23,644 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 14,746 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 13,822 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 13,822 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 9,916 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 8,923 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2009 8,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2008 8,449 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 7,938 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 7,603 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911?

Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,867
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
73,061
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,869
position lamp(s) not working 7,590
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,439
Headlamp aim too high 6,432
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,466
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K12 SBM is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2001 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 67,004 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 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K12 SBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 25 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K12 SBM is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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