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N15 DBT

2005 Porsche Cayenne

Grey Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,079 mi
Last recorded147,079 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayenne82,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN15 DBT
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 147,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 142,397 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 139,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 139,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 138,473 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 127,162 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 12 Dec 2020 118,405 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 113,248 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 105,403 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 105,403 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 95,583 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 95,583 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 87,033 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 84,390 miles

osr tyre on wear limit

Fail 12 Nov 2015 84,375 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked 2X (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

osr tyre on wear limit

Fail 4 Aug 2014 79,225 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 79,225 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 75,366 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 66,887 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has cut on sidewall (cords not showing)

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2011 58,690 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 56,860 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION ON BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS ON INNER SURFACES

Pass 22 Feb 2010 47,251 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 47,251 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 40,254 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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N15 DBT is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne in Grey with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 82,723 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 N15 DBT, 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 21 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N15 DBT registered?

N15 DBT is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 17 February 2005.

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