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KG55 HOW

2009 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,822 mi
Last recorded89,822 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Porsche Boxster42,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG55 HOW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 89,822 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 89,290 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 88,363 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 85,591 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2022 85,590 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 84,246 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 80,530 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 75,557 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Pass 16 May 2017 70,067 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 70,032 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 23 May 2016 64,114 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 55,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2015 55,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 46,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Several small cuts in tread area of o/s/r tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2013 37,102 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 29,393 miles

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

front brake pads will require replacement shortly

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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KG55 HOW is a 2009 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2009 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 42,000 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 KG55 HOW, 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 17 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KG55 HOW registered?

KG55 HOW is a 2009 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 14 May 2009.

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