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LX12 XVU

2012 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

26,670 mi
Last recorded26,670 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Porsche Boxster32,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 XVU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 26,670 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 25,166 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 24,111 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 24,100 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2023 23,473 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 22,858 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 21,742 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 20,897 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 20,053 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 18,794 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 15,453 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2015 12,026 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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LX12 XVU is a 2012 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LX12 XVU, 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 LX12 XVU registered?

LX12 XVU is a 2012 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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The MOT history for LX12 XVU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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