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KW08 ELL

2012 Porsche Cayenne

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,182 mi
Last recorded128,182 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Porsche Cayenne69,751 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 ELL
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 128,182 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 121,130 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 119,066 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 107,678 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 95,689 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 95,689 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 95,538 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning faulty (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer tyre sidwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 82,469 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear 3-4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Sep 2020 71,644 miles

Offside Rear Inner Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 58,183 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 51,623 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 44,593 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 27,340 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 23,759 miles

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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KW08 ELL is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 69,751 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 KW08 ELL, 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 14 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KW08 ELL registered?

KW08 ELL is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 20 October 2012.

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