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M4 DLY

2012 Porsche Cayenne

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,076 mi
Last recorded26,076 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Porsche Cayenne69,751 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 DLY
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 26,076 miles

intermittent fault on park brake switch

Pass 18 Jul 2024 26,050 miles

intermittent fault on park brake switch

Pass 27 Jul 2023 25,571 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 25,222 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 24,600 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 24,599 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2019 23,504 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 22,192 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 22,192 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 25,150 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre nail in tread

Pass 13 Jan 2016 19,691 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 12 Jan 2016 19,691 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view o/s door mirror (8.1.2a)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

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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M4 DLY is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M4 DLY, 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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What year was M4 DLY registered?

M4 DLY is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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