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K8 XMA

2016 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,412 mi
Last recorded48,412 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Porsche Boxster22,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 XMA
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 48,412 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 48,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 46,924 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 45,146 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 43,274 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 41,179 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 40,405 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 38,627 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 34,965 miles

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

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 XMA is a 2016 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.1% with a typical mileage of 22,629 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 XMA, 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 10 years old, this Porsche Boxster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was K8 XMA registered?

K8 XMA is a 2016 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is K8 XMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K8 XMA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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