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KV12 GBU

2012 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3436cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

48,860 mi
Last recorded48,860 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Porsche 91133,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV12 GBU
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,436cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 48,860 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 48,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 305/30/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 44,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm remaining 305/30/20 also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm remaining 305/30/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 43,081 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing a little low on inner edges

Pass 20 Feb 2023 37,728 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear approx. 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge A little low on inner, starting to crack in the tread also (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 31,016 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 22,847 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 21,914 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 20,211 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 18,882 miles

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

both front tyres cracked

Pass 15 Feb 2017 17,946 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 16,561 miles

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 26 Feb 2015 14,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Porsche 911?

Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,867
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
73,061
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,869
position lamp(s) not working 7,590
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,439
Headlamp aim too high 6,432
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,466
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KV12 GBU is a 2012 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,436cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.4% with a typical mileage of 33,764 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 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV12 GBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 14 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KV12 GBU registered?

KV12 GBU is a 2012 Porsche 911, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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