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MX56 PBU

2006 Porsche Cayenne

Silver Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

154,275 mi
Last recorded154,275 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche Cayenne78,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX56 PBU
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 154,275 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

underside suspension general corrosion

Fail 4 May 2026 154,275 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

underside suspension general corrosion

Pass 10 May 2025 145,548 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2025 145,548 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2024 134,647 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 127,632 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover fitted + plastic covers fitted under body

Pass 6 Jun 2022 123,515 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 117,651 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 117,651 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 109,329 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 107,193 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Coolant leak rear of engine ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 100,304 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear registration plate cracked but unlikely to be misread

Fail 1 Oct 2018 100,238 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear registration plate cracked but unlikely to be misread

Pass 2 Oct 2017 95,615 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 95,615 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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)

pad warning light on/sensor wires broken

Pass 1 Oct 2016 93,163 miles

Front Inner both tyres cracked, no cords exposed

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides, tyres also cracked, no cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

brake service warning displayed on startup

engine covers and undertrays fitted, obscuring view to some components

items in boot, cannot inspect

Fail 1 Oct 2016 93,163 miles

Front Inner both tyres cracked, no cords exposed

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides, tyres also cracked, no cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

brake service warning displayed on startup

engine covers and undertrays fitted, obscuring view to some components

items in boot, cannot inspect

Fail 26 Sep 2016 93,059 miles

Registration plate lamp not working n/s (1.1.C.1d)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on

o/s/r tyre tread cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2015 88,894 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 88,835 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working n/s (1.1.C.1d)

registration plate insecure rear (6.3.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 85,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear exhaust tail pipe clamps broken

brake pad warning light on

front brake discs liped

handbrake release broken

Pass 30 Sep 2013 81,555 miles

Brake pad warning light

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012

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

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge tread cracked

Pass 26 Oct 2011 71,167 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 2 Nov 2010 50,963 miles

front pads/discs worn

n/s/ wing mirror damaged

psm light on

Fail 28 Oct 2010 50,885 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front pads/discs worn

psm light on

Fail 2 Nov 2009 33,481 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 33,481 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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MX56 PBU is a 2006 Porsche Cayenne in Silver with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2006 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 78,318 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 MX56 PBU, 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 20 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MX56 PBU is a 2006 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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