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KIB 1278

2001 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

59,729 mi
Last recorded59,729 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKIB 1278
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 59,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 58,076 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 57,277 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 57,277 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 56,496 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES AND FERRULES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs have surface corrosion due to vehicle standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs have surface corrosion due to vehicle standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 56,072 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs have surface corrosion due to vehicle standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2022 56,070 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs have surface corrosion due to vehicle standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 56,053 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Calliper pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 56,053 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Calliper pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 56,045 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Slight play in strut. (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 55,224 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 55,224 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 53,337 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

ferrules corroded offside & nearside rear flexi brake hoses

ferrules corroded on offside & nearside front flexi hoses

Fail 25 May 2018 53,337 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ferrules corroded offside & nearside rear flexi brake hoses

ferrules corroded on offside & nearside front flexi hoses

Pass 8 Jun 2017 51,911 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 50,660 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear ,both front and both rear caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 50,244 miles

All metal brake pipes are starting to show signs of corrosion

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 47,639 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 45,113 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 45,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 42,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 38,355 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 38,355 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 35,515 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 32,544 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 27,923 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 13 Jul 2007 26,460 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 25,004 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 25,004 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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KIB 1278 is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 KIB 1278, 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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KIB 1278 is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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