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M123 MRS

2012 Porsche Cayenne

Black Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,070 mi
Last recorded130,070 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Porsche Cayenne69,751 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM123 MRS
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 130,070 miles

Exhaust noisy rear silencer is missing, noise is not excessive (8.1.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view tinting film on glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 175,608 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 175,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 169,078 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 169,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 159,100 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer CV gaitor leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 99,156 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 92,181 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 86,105 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Oct 2019 80,756 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 76,554 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 72,731 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 67,368 miles

Engine covers and under trays present impeding inspection of certain components.

Nearside Front Washer jets semi-blocked.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Michelin 295/35R21/107Y Tread low to 3mm max in middle. (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Engine oil leak. ()

Pass 27 Nov 2015 48,528 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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M123 MRS is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 69,751 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 M123 MRS, 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 14 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M123 MRS is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 13 December 2012.

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