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KE55 LHG

2005 Porsche Cayman

Black Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,130 mi
Last recorded79,130 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayman56,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE55 LHG
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 79,130 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 79,130 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 77,202 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 75,296 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 74,270 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 74,270 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 73,748 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine & under covers.

slight oil leak.

Fail 8 Aug 2022 73,747 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside front. (1.2.1 (e))

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

engine & under covers.

slight oil leak.

Pass 25 Oct 2021 73,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge, 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge, 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 72,199 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 70,870 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 69,052 miles

Cannot Access Engine

Lower Undertays Fitted

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 63,569 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 58,351 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn to 2.5 mm

Offside Rear Tyre worn to 3mm

Under guards fitted to underneath of vehicle preventing full examination of underbody

Pass 24 Nov 2015 52,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm + starting to crack michelin 235/35/19 87Y (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front steering rack inner joint has slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm + starting to crack michelin 235/35/19 87Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front steering rack inner joint has play

undertray and engine cover fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Fail 21 Nov 2015 52,742 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front both front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm + starting to crack michelin 235/35/19 87Y (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front steering rack inner joint has slight play

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm + starting to crack michelin 235/35/19 87Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front steering rack inner joint has play

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

undertray and engine cover fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 20 Nov 2014 47,551 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2013 41,463 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 28,153 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 16,202 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 15,711 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 14,497 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 13,880 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 13,880 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 12,374 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Cayman?

Based on 183,163 MOT tests across 18,218 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
3,060
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
18,218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,565
position lamp(s) not working 1,354
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 490
Headlamp aim too high 486
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KE55 LHG is a 2005 Porsche Cayman in Black with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Porsche Cayman models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 56,072 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 Cayman fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,565 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KE55 LHG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Cayman typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Porsche Cayman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KE55 LHG is a 2005 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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