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KL52 DDE

2002 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

142,511 mi
Last recorded142,511 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Porsche Boxster62,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL52 DDE
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 142,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases seam of silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play inner track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 142,511 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases seam of silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play inner track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 132,589 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2024 132,364 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 119,417 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 119,387 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 116,943 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 116,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 116,697 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 114,023 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Outer ball joint gaiter slightly damaged/deteriorated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Lower Outer ball joint gaiter slightly damaged/deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2018 112,514 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 112,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 108,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 108,453 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working SWITCH (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working SWITCH (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 108,013 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 106,320 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 102,877 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 95,449 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 88,900 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 88,899 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 81,739 miles

Some wear on the inner edges of both front tyres

Pass 3 Feb 2010 70,385 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front 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 22 May 2009 66,324 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 66,322 miles

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

Offside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm tread remaining which is the absolute minimum required.

Pass 1 May 2008 58,593 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 58,593 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 51,708 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 38,657 miles

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

N/S/R C/V BOOT SPLIT.

Pass 2 Nov 2005 37,442 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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KL52 DDE is a 2002 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 KL52 DDE, 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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KL52 DDE is a 2002 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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