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KN57 ZCU

2008 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,576 mi
Last recorded81,576 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN57 ZCU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 81,576 miles

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))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 79,391 miles

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))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 79,391 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 76,063 miles

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))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 72,413 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 72,413 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 71,275 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 70,938 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 68,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 61,024 miles

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

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

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

condition of parking brake operation .

under trays fitted .

Pass 6 Apr 2017 57,080 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 57,069 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded too flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 56,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth = 2 - 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth = 2 - 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 52,734 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 40,190 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 25,384 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 25,384 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 15,744 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 6,156 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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KN57 ZCU is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KN57 ZCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN57 ZCU registered?

KN57 ZCU is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is KN57 ZCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN57 ZCU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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