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KK57 KXM

2008 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,366 mi
Last recorded97,366 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKK57 KXM
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 97,366 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 93,679 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak above subframe ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Oct 2024 93,109 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coolant leak above subframe ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Oct 2023 87,137 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 87,137 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 85,612 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 85,612 miles

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam switch malfunction (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 77,096 miles

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

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2021 77,096 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 72,427 miles

plastic trims obscuring underside of vehicle

Fail 28 Oct 2020 72,426 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

plastic trims obscuring underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Nov 2019 68,698 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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))

plastic trims obscuring underside of vehicle

Fail 30 Oct 2019 68,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres perished and cracked close to excess

Pass 12 Oct 2018 64,000 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 59,297 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 59,297 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp unit broken (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 49,670 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 42,968 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 31 Oct 2013 36,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2012 30,966 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 23,625 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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KK57 KXM is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 43,747 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 KK57 KXM, 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 18 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KK57 KXM is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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