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LX56 BYY

2006 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

116,456 mi
Last recorded116,456 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Porsche Cayenne78,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 BYY
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 116,456 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 115,147 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Light unit lens damaged

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 115,147 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Light unit lens damaged

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 112,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 112,169 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 108,159 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 108,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 100,953 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 98,032 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 91,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 87,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower oil leak

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 83,113 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2017 83,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 76,206 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 70,080 miles

nearside rear lamp unit cracked

Pass 26 Jun 2014 63,462 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 55,822 miles

centre rear seat belt locking mechanism cover broken/working

front brake discs lipped

Pass 10 Apr 2012 46,461 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 46,461 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 40,633 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

spare wheel missing

Pass 7 Aug 2009 27,132 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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LX56 BYY is a 2006 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2006 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 78,318 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 LX56 BYY, 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 20 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LX56 BYY registered?

LX56 BYY is a 2006 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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