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PL09 DFY

2009 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2893cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

57,045 mi
Last recorded57,045 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Porsche Boxster42,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL09 DFY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,893cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 57,045 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroded to rear brakes (located on nearside ) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords light cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 53,132 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Feb 2025 53,132 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Feb 2024 51,819 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 51,486 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 48,492 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

Pass 4 Jun 2021 45,906 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 41,934 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 41,923 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front water leak

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 35,147 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front and rear tyre valves perished and cracked

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 15 Apr 2019 35,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front and rear tyre valves perished and cracked

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Apr 2018 28,352 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 24,602 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Nov 2016 23,881 miles

Under guards and body covers preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 16 Feb 2016 22,550 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 21,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 20,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 18,820 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 17,273 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Boxster?

Based on 726,695 MOT tests across 46,886 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
2,475
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
46,886
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,504
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,317
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 5,538
brake disc excessively pitted 5,177
position lamp(s) not working 5,126
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PL09 DFY is a 2009 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,893cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2009 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 42,000 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 Boxster fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19,504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PL09 DFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Boxster typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PL09 DFY registered?

PL09 DFY is a 2009 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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