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MK12 XKD

2012 Porsche Cayenne

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,418 mi
Last recorded136,418 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Porsche Cayenne69,751 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 XKD
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 136,418 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 128,611 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 122,408 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 117,967 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 117,961 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 111,522 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 111,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 108,392 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 50,732 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 103,345 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 85,136 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 73,701 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 60,652 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 60,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 45,651 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

emissions to clean

Pass 31 Mar 2015 45,651 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean

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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MK12 XKD is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MK12 XKD, 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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MK12 XKD is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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