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KX56 FAU

2006 Porsche Cayman

Black Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

137,827 mi
Last recorded137,827 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche Cayman53,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX56 FAU
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 137,827 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 130,326 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 125,935 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 123,995 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 118,248 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 111,577 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 101,031 miles

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))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 98,540 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 98,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 92,120 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint. (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 2 Sep 2016 83,007 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 83,007 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 80,734 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 75,624 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

oil staining to nsf rack gattor area

Fail 26 Aug 2014 75,624 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

oil staining to nsf rack gattor area

Pass 7 Aug 2013 66,492 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 55,550 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 46,229 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 35,447 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 23,824 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Cayman?

Based on 183,163 MOT tests across 18,218 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
3,060
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
18,218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,565
position lamp(s) not working 1,354
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 490
Headlamp aim too high 486
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KX56 FAU is a 2006 Porsche Cayman in Black with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 Porsche Cayman models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 53,967 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Cayman fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,565 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KX56 FAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Cayman typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Porsche Cayman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KX56 FAU is a 2006 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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