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MX56 XSW

2007 Porsche Cayman

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,993 mi
Last recorded71,993 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Porsche Cayman52,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX56 XSW
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 71,993 miles

Front Registration plate cracked

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad wear sensor not connected to brake pad

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 71,961 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate cracked

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad wear sensor not connected to brake pad

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 68,139 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 68,028 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 67,324 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 66,483 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 64,381 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 62,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded to the caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre valve cracked/ perished

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes are corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre valve cracked/perished

Offside Rear Tyre valve cracked/ perished

Pass 13 Sep 2018 60,305 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion to pipes at calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion to pipe under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position light 'glass lense' stone chipped, small hole

Fail 13 Sep 2018 60,305 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion to pipes at calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion to pipe under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Reset aim on the beam setter to 0.5' below Horizontal (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position light 'glass lense' stone chipped, small hole

Offside Headlamp aim too high Reset aim on the beam setter to 0.5' below Horizontal (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 59,580 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Caliper area (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Caliper area (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 57,817 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Feels like play is in arm in-between rack and track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Protective covers fitted underneath vehicle prevent the test of certain components

Pass 20 Jun 2015 54,120 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 47,845 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 47,844 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 44,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2014 44,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 37,189 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 36,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in N/S steering arm

Fail 17 Sep 2012 36,151 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in N/S steering arm

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2011 31,489 miles

Front no. plate cracked

Fail 5 Sep 2011 42,913 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front no. plate cracked

Both front tyre treads cracking

N/S/F tyre wearing low on inside edge of tread

O/S/F tyre wearing low on inside of tread

Pass 13 Sep 2010 26,940 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 22,478 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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MX56 XSW is a 2007 Porsche Cayman in Silver with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2007 Porsche Cayman models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 52,736 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 Cayman fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,565 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX56 XSW, 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 19 years old, this Porsche Cayman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MX56 XSW is a 2007 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 2 January 2007.

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