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S17 MFY

2009 Porsche Cayman

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests36 (33 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

169,682 mi
Last recorded169,682 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Porsche Cayman44,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS17 MFY
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

33 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 169,682 miles

Exhaust clamps corroded, middle section

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner, both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner, both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2025 69,584 miles

Rear Handbrake lever has slight slack in travel on initial operation, but it is working efficiently.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres have slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 159,709 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

signs of oil base of engine.

Pass 21 Oct 2024 66,209 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 149,829 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 66,112 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 140,001 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 139,992 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 65,908 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 129,887 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 65,706 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 121,203 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer cv boot leaking grease

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 121,200 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure spring is not in mounting and spring is hitting the fuel tank (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer cv boot leaking grease

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 65,624 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 111,566 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 65,094 miles

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

parking brake efficiency only just met, adjustment/service required

Pass 29 Jun 2019 103,198 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 64,346 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 92,433 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 62,563 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 62,350 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 80,972 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 5 Sep 2016 60,287 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 71,012 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 56,024 miles

lower undertrays fitted to vehicle so obscuring vision to some components

Pass 10 Jun 2015 59,468 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 53,291 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 47,278 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 41,041 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 47,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 45,773 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 28,757 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 33,859 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 25,197 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 22,973 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 19,960 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Porsche Cayman?

Based on 183,163 MOT tests across 18,218 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
3,060
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
18,218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,565
position lamp(s) not working 1,354
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 490
Headlamp aim too high 486
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S17 MFY is a 2009 Porsche Cayman in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2009 Porsche Cayman models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 44,262 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Cayman fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,565 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S17 MFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Cayman typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Porsche Cayman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S17 MFY is a 2009 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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