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KB51 BTU

2001 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

69,000 mi
Last recorded69,000 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB51 BTU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 69,000 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 67,737 miles

Nearside Front signs of coolant leaks

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 66,887 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 65,766 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 65,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 64,473 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 64,216 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 64,210 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2021 63,476 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 62,038 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 60,097 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 59,794 miles

Nearside front and offside front brake discs pitted and corroded on inner faces.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 55,488 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 52,103 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 52,101 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 46,570 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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KB51 BTU is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2001 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 65,700 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KB51 BTU, 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 25 years old, this Porsche Boxster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KB51 BTU registered?

KB51 BTU is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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