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K23 SMR

2005 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,633 mi
Last recorded85,633 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK23 SMR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 85,633 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 80,577 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2022 69,764 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 65,942 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 65,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative link rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 60,072 miles

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 47,101 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 44,053 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 44,053 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part abs sensor wiring routed incorrectly rubbing on flexi hose (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure suspension arm bolt appears loose (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 34,018 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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K23 SMR is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 49,844 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 K23 SMR, 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 21 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K23 SMR registered?

K23 SMR is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is K23 SMR safe to buy?

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