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KB02 CSB

2002 Porsche Boxster

Green Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,120 mi
Last recorded78,120 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Porsche Boxster62,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB02 CSB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 78,120 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 77,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged metal retainer crimp split on hose. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 77,057 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 77,056 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 76,568 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 76,553 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 75,636 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 75,633 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 75,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover gasket? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 75,519 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative switch sticking? (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover gasket? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 74,205 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion on casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion on casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside exhaust manifold has some bolts missing

eml light on dash

Pass 2 May 2018 73,246 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2017 72,243 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 68,971 miles

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

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

coolant leaking from coolant bottle cap when engine running

Pass 21 Apr 2015 66,360 miles

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

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

both rear tyres feathering on inner edges

both rear tyres getting low

power steering hose ferrule split(o/s/f wheelarch)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 66,360 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

both rear tyres feathering on inner edges

both rear tyres getting low

power steering hose ferrule split(o/s/f wheelarch)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 62,156 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Apr 2014 62,156 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2013 58,811 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 58,811 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 54,342 miles

both rear tyres slightly feathered

Pass 16 Jun 2011 51,077 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 47,848 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 47,848 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 43,271 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

silght damadge to o/s/f wheel rim & tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2008 39,063 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 39,063 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 May 2007 32,892 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2007 32,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2006 25,004 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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KB02 CSB is a 2002 Porsche Boxster in Green with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 62,772 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 KB02 CSB, 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 24 years old, this Porsche Boxster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KB02 CSB is a 2002 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 25 May 2002.

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