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L12 HGV

2004 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

150,170 mi
Last recorded150,170 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Porsche Cayenne84,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 HGV
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 150,170 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 148,994 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Offside Catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 146,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHTLY Blowing from RIGHT Catalyst Joint. NOT Adversely Affecting Tail Pipe Emissions. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 139,728 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 135,304 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 131,316 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 125,947 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 125,947 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 121,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 3 Apr 2018 121,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 114,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2016 108,261 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 100,224 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 100,224 miles

Hand operated control valve malfunctioning (3.2.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 91,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Apr 2013 86,000 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 84,359 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 84,359 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 82,409 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 69,513 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 56,976 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Nov 2007 41,344 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 41,344 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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L12 HGV is a 2004 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2004 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 84,940 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 L12 HGV, 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 22 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L12 HGV registered?

L12 HGV is a 2004 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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