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RO12 BUP

2012 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,789 mi
Last recorded74,789 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Porsche Boxster32,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 74,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 69,920 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 69,912 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2353520. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2024 61,821 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 58,035 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 56,100 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 51,185 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 47,306 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 43,310 miles

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

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 20 Nov 2018 38,487 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 38,482 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 35,739 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 28,391 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2017 28,391 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2016 23,172 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 15,790 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 BUP is a 2012 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BUP, 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 BUP registered?

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

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