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NK05 SXU

2005 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

95,818 mi
Last recorded95,818 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 SXU
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 95,818 miles

Manufacturers protective under trays fitted preventing inspection of components.

Fail 29 Apr 2025 94,808 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Manufacturers protective under trays fitted preventing inspection of components.

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 93,126 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Manufacturers protective under trays fitted preventing inspection of components.

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 84,856 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 76,763 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jul 2021 73,869 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 71,260 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 71,260 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 68,636 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jul 2018 64,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jul 2017 59,060 miles

Both front tyres are perished on outside shoulders

Fail 26 Aug 2015 50,794 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 50,794 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 48,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

brake pad warning light on and rear pads low.

Fail 21 Aug 2014 48,660 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

brake pad warning light on and rear pads low.

Pass 8 Apr 2014 48,444 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 43,240 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front number plate cracked

Pass 21 Feb 2012 39,811 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2010 31,906 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 29,315 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 29,315 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 21,313 miles

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

How Reliable is the Porsche 911?

Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,867
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
73,061
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,869
position lamp(s) not working 7,590
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,439
Headlamp aim too high 6,432
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,466
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NK05 SXU is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2005 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 49,844 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 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NK05 SXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 21 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NK05 SXU registered?

NK05 SXU is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 23 August 2005.

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