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RO12 BUV

2012 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

107,255 mi
Last recorded107,255 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Porsche Boxster32,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 BUV
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 107,255 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 107,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 101,893 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 95,139 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Mar 2023 88,428 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 80,417 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 74,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre debris within central tread ()

Pass 24 Mar 2020 66,187 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 51,056 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 40,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 28,034 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 18,875 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 14,217 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 BUV is a 2012 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BUV, 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 BUV registered?

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

Is RO12 BUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO12 BUV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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