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K55 STS

1999 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

113,692 mi
Last recorded113,692 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Porsche Boxster75,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 STS
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 113,692 miles

Front Shock absorbers corroded

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

Pass 31 May 2024 113,673 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 113,426 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 112,739 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both exhaust joints (manifold to downpipe) bolts heavily corroded and snapped

Fail 15 Jul 2021 112,737 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both exhaust joints (manifold to downpipe) bolts heavily corroded and snapped

Pass 21 Aug 2013 112,543 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 112,450 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 112,295 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge.

offside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge.

Pass 14 Jul 2012 109,769 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 109,691 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 105,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/R tyre wearing slightly on inner edge 255/40ZR17

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 105,998 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/R tyre wearing slightly on inner edge 255/40ZR17

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 100,561 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nois from offside front lower balljoint

Pass 2 Jul 2009 92,552 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 92,548 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 83,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 83,964 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 76,475 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 69,520 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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K55 STS is a 1999 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1999 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 75,340 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 Boxster fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19,504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K55 STS, 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 27 years old, this Porsche Boxster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K55 STS registered?

K55 STS is a 1999 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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