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P15 TPL

2005 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

159,335 mi
Last recorded159,335 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayenne82,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP15 TPL
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 159,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Underseal applied under vehicle

Pass 7 Oct 2024 150,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Underseal applied under vehicle

Pass 26 Jul 2023 141,298 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 141,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 133,735 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 129,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion to calliper brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged - not effecting operation of lamps

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

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

Rear light corrosion to all rear suspension components

Fail 25 Mar 2021 129,101 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall - 285/35/22 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion to calliper brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged - not effecting operation of lamps

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

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

Rear light corrosion to all rear suspension components

Pass 8 May 2019 117,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 117,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 105,084 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 105,084 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage front bumper corner (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 94,136 miles

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

Middle exhaust clamp deteriorated and exhaust moving

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view passengers (8.1.2a)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 94,135 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Middle exhaust clamp deteriorated and exhaust moving

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view passengers (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 85,515 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 82,056 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 76,966 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 76,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 70,812 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 67,030 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 57,627 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 51,679 miles

Front brake discs & pads worn

Pass 3 Sep 2008 39,223 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 39,214 miles

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

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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P15 TPL is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 P15 TPL, 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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P15 TPL is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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