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KO55 ARA

2008 Porsche Cayenne

Red Petrol 4806cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

233,605 mi
Last recorded233,605 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayenne71,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO55 ARA
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,806cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 233,605 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 368,117 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2024 368,117 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 357,623 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 350,679 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint on down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlight beam pattern blurry

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 343,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2021 343,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 323,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2019 197,137 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak from flexible joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 189,445 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 189,445 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 184,028 miles

eml light illuminated

front wipers worn

Pass 22 Jul 2016 174,259 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 153,956 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 134,227 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 2 Aug 2013 111,673 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 83,372 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

parking brake reading 16%

Fail 22 Aug 2011 57,911 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Lip on front discs

Lip on rear discs

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear pads getting low 80% worn

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 57,911 miles

Lip on front discs

Lip on rear discs

Rear pads getting low 80% worn

How Reliable is the Porsche Cayenne?

Based on 388,697 MOT tests across 42,208 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
6,478
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
42,208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,217
Headlamp aim too high 2,528
Registration plate lamp not working 1,986
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,711
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,701
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KO55 ARA is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne in Red with a 4,806cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 71,032 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 Cayenne fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KO55 ARA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Cayenne typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KO55 ARA registered?

KO55 ARA is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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