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KT04 DES

2006 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

92,064 mi
Last recorded92,064 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Porsche Boxster51,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT04 DES
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 92,064 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 92,064 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 91,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 91,336 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 88,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer driveshaft gaiter cracking/perishing

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

Offside Rear Outer driveshaft gaiter cracking/perishing

Pass 20 Sep 2022 84,897 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()

Pass 2 Sep 2021 80,306 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides. ()

Pass 21 Sep 2020 75,928 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 71,273 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 70,894 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 69,789 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 68,101 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 64,988 miles

both rear tyre valves cracking/perished

Pass 22 Apr 2015 60,231 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 51,285 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 51,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2012 42,642 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2011 37,169 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 30,915 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges and perished

Fail 4 May 2010 30,915 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges and perished

Pass 20 May 2009 22,146 miles
Fail 18 May 2009

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

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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KT04 DES is a 2006 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 51,281 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 KT04 DES, 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 20 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KT04 DES is a 2006 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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