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KIB 353

2002 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,799 mi
Last recorded84,799 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Porsche Boxster62,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKIB 353
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 84,799 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 84,790 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 83,976 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2019 81,830 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes coated in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap seal cracking

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 80,015 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 104,780 miles

Brake pipes coated in grease, impairing corrosion assessment.

Offside front MacPherson strut, inner rod has slight play.

Offside rear driveshaft, inner gaiter split.

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 77,974 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Brake pipes coated in grease, impairing corrosion assessment.

High level stop lamp inoperative, unknown if intended to be operational.

Offside front MacPherson strut, inner rod has slight play.

Offside rear driveshaft, inner gaiter split.

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 74,578 miles

Brake pipes coated in grease, impairing corrosion assessment.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 74,578 miles

Brake pipes coated in grease, impairing corrosion assessment.

Pass 15 May 2014 72,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal is cracked

n/s/f tyre chipped on outer wall but not showing ply or cord

Fail 5 May 2014 72,144 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal is cracked

n/s/f tyre is shipped on outer wall but not showing ply or cord

Pass 29 Jul 2013 69,824 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 69,824 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 65,001 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 58,456 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 54,835 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 52,426 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 48,078 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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KIB 353 is a 2002 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KIB 353, 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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What year was KIB 353 registered?

KIB 353 is a 2002 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 19 June 2002.

Is KIB 353 safe to buy?

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