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MV08 BKU

2008 Porsche Cayman

Grey Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,108 mi
Last recorded115,108 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 BKU
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 115,108 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 115,105 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 115,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 110,431 miles

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

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

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

nearside number plate light slightly lose

Pass 17 Feb 2024 103,451 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box has oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 103,156 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 96,425 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Lower Fog Light Not Working

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

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

Rear Handbrake Lever High

Pass 7 Feb 2022 86,250 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 80,000 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 75,652 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 67,050 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 66,504 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 62,873 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 58,879 miles

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 11 May 2016 54,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 49,088 miles

front tyres slightly worn on edges

Fail 8 Jun 2015 49,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 5 Jun 2014 43,991 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 37,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2012 33,212 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2011 22,291 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Cayman?

Based on 183,163 MOT tests across 18,218 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
3,060
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
18,218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,565
position lamp(s) not working 1,354
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 490
Headlamp aim too high 486
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MV08 BKU is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Grey with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2008 Porsche Cayman models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 50,133 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Cayman fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,565 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV08 BKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Cayman typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Porsche Cayman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MV08 BKU registered?

MV08 BKU is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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