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R12 MUS

2012 Porsche Cayenne

White Petrol 4806cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,277 mi
Last recorded75,277 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Porsche Cayenne69,751 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 MUS
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,806cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 75,277 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2025 75,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 70,839 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 65,524 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 58,478 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 54,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 50,246 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 45,153 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 37,089 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 37,038 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 37,038 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 26,984 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 19,090 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted.

small carbuncle on inner wall of offside front tyre.

undertrays fitted.

Fail 7 Oct 2015 19,090 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

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

engine covers fitted.

small carbuncle on inner wall of offside front tyre.

undertrays fitted.

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 MUS is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne in White with a 4,806cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 69,751 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 MUS, 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 14 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R12 MUS registered?

R12 MUS is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 23 October 2012.

Is R12 MUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R12 MUS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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