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RA05 OPY

2005 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

96,607 mi
Last recorded96,607 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayenne82,723 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 OPY
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 96,607 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 94,277 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 84,903 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 79,648 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 77,091 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 75,894 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 75,773 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 75,773 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 74,739 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 74,739 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 73,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has cuts NOT showing ply or cords.

Pass 29 Sep 2016 71,827 miles

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

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

center seat belt anchorage cover missing

Fail 23 Sep 2016 71,816 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated hand brake (3.6.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Hand brake just passed 18%

Nearside Coolant leak ()

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

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

center seat belt anchorage cover missing

Pass 5 Oct 2015 69,501 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 67,108 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Fail 9 Oct 2014 67,108 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2013 64,891 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 62,504 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 57,317 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 53,300 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 53,297 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 49,622 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 49,622 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

parking brake warning light staying on when parking brake off

Pass 30 Oct 2009 41,830 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 41,825 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 34,348 miles

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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RA05 OPY is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RA05 OPY, 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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What year was RA05 OPY registered?

RA05 OPY is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is RA05 OPY safe to buy?

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