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R12 HKL

2009 Porsche Cayenne

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

164,421 mi
Last recorded164,421 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Porsche Cayenne79,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 HKL
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 164,421 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 154,675 miles

Headlight warning on

Slight play in rear propshaft joint

TPMS light on (pre 2012)

Fail 24 Mar 2025 154,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlight warning on

Slight play in rear propshaft joint

TPMS light on (pre 2012)

Pass 25 Mar 2024 150,209 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 132,001 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 127,180 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 127,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/40r20 mich xl (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 121,376 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit, edges bald.

Fail 16 Oct 2019 121,376 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit, edges bald.

Pass 20 Oct 2018 111,771 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 111,529 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2017 105,040 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 105,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre tread. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 98,410 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 90,530 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 85,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 67,857 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 67,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 49,695 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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R12 HKL is a 2009 Porsche Cayenne in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2009 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 79,053 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 R12 HKL, 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 17 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R12 HKL is a 2009 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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