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KY51 XGL

2001 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

84,530 mi
Last recorded84,530 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 XGL
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 84,530 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 May 2024 84,279 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 May 2024 84,279 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 83,698 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 May 2022 82,858 miles

Near side front level sensor bracket is broken

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2021 82,540 miles

Brake discs corroded

Off side rear heat shield perishing and insecure

Slight oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2021 82,540 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake discs corroded

Off side rear heat shield perishing and insecure

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2020 82,213 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front tyres outer walls starting to perish crack

both rear tyres on 3mm tread

nearside front tyre on 3mm

nearside rear outer drive shaft cv boot perishing/cracking

Pass 5 Jan 2019 81,213 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 79,240 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 77,581 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 74,835 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 71,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in o/s/f suspension

Pass 4 Jan 2014 68,433 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 63,995 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 60,517 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 55,790 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 52,590 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 48,517 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 44,884 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 37,035 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 29,956 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Boxster?

Based on 726,695 MOT tests across 46,886 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
2,475
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
46,886
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,504
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,317
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 5,538
brake disc excessively pitted 5,177
position lamp(s) not working 5,126
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KY51 XGL is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2001 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 65,700 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Boxster fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19,504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY51 XGL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Boxster typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Porsche Boxster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KY51 XGL registered?

KY51 XGL is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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