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RO12 BRZ

2012 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

62,949 mi
Last recorded62,949 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Porsche Boxster32,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 BRZ
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 62,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 59,090 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 53,911 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 48,503 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 47,403 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 44,694 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 44,367 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 42,269 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 42,269 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 41,995 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 36,709 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2017 29,479 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2017 29,477 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2016 22,473 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 22,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 17,344 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 9,029 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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RO12 BRZ is a 2012 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2012 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 32,408 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 RO12 BRZ, 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 14 years old, this Porsche Boxster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RO12 BRZ registered?

RO12 BRZ is a 2012 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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