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KX56 NKG

2006 Porsche Cayman

Red Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,863 mi
Last recorded85,863 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche Cayman53,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX56 NKG
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 85,863 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 84,553 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2025 84,535 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has cut in tread around puncture repair

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 77,548 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 77,542 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 72,090 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 72,090 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 71,496 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 71,496 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 69,956 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 69,956 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 68,364 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 66,611 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 59,716 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 52,909 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 47,058 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 41,498 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 34,935 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 28,178 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil stain on offside steering rack gaiter

Pass 21 Oct 2011 28,178 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil stain on offside steering rack gaiter

Pass 29 Oct 2010 22,221 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 13,811 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

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 NKG is a 2006 Porsche Cayman in Red with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NKG, 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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What year was KX56 NKG registered?

KX56 NKG is a 2006 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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