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KW55 YXX

2005 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

156,139 mi
Last recorded156,139 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayenne82,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 YXX
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 156,139 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 155,126 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 155,121 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 152,889 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 152,889 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 148,644 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 144,359 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 143,531 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 136,400 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 133,958 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 133,958 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) x2 rackends (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 123,066 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 107,272 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 79,730 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 79,468 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 56,442 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 39,135 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 31,296 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 23,433 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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KW55 YXX is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2005 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 82,723 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 KW55 YXX, 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 21 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KW55 YXX registered?

KW55 YXX is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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