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K8 DXV

2006 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,699 mi
Last recorded32,699 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche Boxster51,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 DXV
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 32,699 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 32,023 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2024 31,146 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2023 30,212 miles

n/s/f, o/s/f, o/s/r tyres 9 years old

Fail 21 Feb 2023 30,210 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flex hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flex hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f, o/s/f, o/s/r tyres 9 years old

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2022 29,735 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

all tyres over 8 years old

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2022 29,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

all tyres over 8 years old

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2021 29,058 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 29,058 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2020 28,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering most fuel and brake lines

Fail 25 Feb 2020 28,373 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged tyre valve split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering most fuel and brake lines

Pass 15 Feb 2019 27,431 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 25,045 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2017 21,874 miles

under trays fitted covering fuel and brake lines

Pass 1 Mar 2016 20,705 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 20,593 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 19,164 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 16,891 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 15,416 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 13,022 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 13,016 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 11,702 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 10,079 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 7,996 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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K8 DXV is a 2006 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 51,281 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 K8 DXV, 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 20 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K8 DXV is a 2006 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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