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L13 DYH

2012 Porsche Boxster

White Petrol 2706cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests38 (30 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

46,081 mi
Last recorded46,081 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Porsche Boxster32,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 DYH
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,706cc

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MOT History

30 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 46,081 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2025 88,799 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Under trays covering testable items

Fail 16 Oct 2025 88,769 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Under trays covering testable items

Pass 28 Jun 2025 43,875 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 86,977 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 86,977 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 42,943 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 84,873 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 84,873 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 40,464 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 40,456 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 82,995 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 38,603 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 37,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 81,372 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 36,627 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 79,289 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak Slight drip from water hose

Offside Front Coolant leak Hoses in poor condition

Fail 16 Oct 2020 79,289 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coolant leak Slight drip from water hose

Offside Front Coolant leak Hoses in poor condition

Pass 4 Dec 2019 34,795 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 75,599 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 32,167 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 72,805 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 72,805 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 29,464 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outter edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 68,495 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 25,233 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 22,690 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 63,838 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 63,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 20,655 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 56,335 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 55,842 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 May 2014 55,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 52,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

O/S/F Tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge. Nail also in tread.

Pass 11 Oct 2012 44,303 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 38,450 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 32,172 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2009 22,906 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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L13 DYH is a 2012 Porsche Boxster in White with a 2,706cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2012 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 32,408 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 Boxster fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19,504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L13 DYH, 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 14 years old, this Porsche Boxster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L13 DYH registered?

L13 DYH is a 2012 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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