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KU08 KAO

2008 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,561 mi
Last recorded102,561 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 KAO
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 102,561 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 102,549 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 91,961 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 91,677 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 91,669 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2023 91,620 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 90,334 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 88,743 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 88,728 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2020 88,024 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 86,827 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2018 84,967 miles

Nearside Front and offside front top mounts coated with what appears to be grease from mount bearing but no play or roughness felt

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged webing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2017 79,809 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2016 75,518 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 68,514 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 58,012 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 45,429 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 33,461 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 26,097 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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KU08 KAO is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Grey 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 KU08 KAO, 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 KU08 KAO registered?

KU08 KAO is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is KU08 KAO safe to buy?

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