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MV12 BFU

2012 Porsche Cayenne

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,010 mi
Last recorded165,010 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Porsche Cayenne69,751 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 BFU
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 165,010 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 163,386 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 161,883 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 159,573 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 141,718 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 141,715 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 110,792 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 105,274 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 92,678 miles

n/s/r seat belt stalk cover damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2018 80,146 miles

Front and Rear Number Plates Have 3D Lettering

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 79,908 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front and Rear Number Plates Have 3D Lettering

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 68,404 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 68,404 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 50,371 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 32,027 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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MV12 BFU is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MV12 BFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MV12 BFU registered?

MV12 BFU is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is MV12 BFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV12 BFU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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