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S3 KEA

2003 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3569cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

141,707 mi
Last recorded141,707 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 KEA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,569cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 141,707 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 137,437 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front heavy tick noise heard n/s/f when rocking wheel and suspension hanging - no play found

Fail 29 Aug 2024 137,437 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front heavy tick noise heard n/s/f when rocking wheel and suspension hanging - no play found

Pass 17 May 2023 133,769 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 125,696 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 115,922 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 100,495 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 93,588 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 93,587 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 83,821 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 75,105 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 66,778 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 59,904 miles

All brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 30 May 2014 51,818 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 46,338 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 42,282 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 42,282 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 40,134 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 35,001 miles

O/s/r tyre has side wall damage but has not rearched ply or cords.

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 32,274 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 29,125 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 29,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 25,060 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911?

Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,867
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
73,061
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,869
position lamp(s) not working 7,590
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,439
Headlamp aim too high 6,432
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,466
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S3 KEA is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2003 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 56,599 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 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S3 KEA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 23 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S3 KEA registered?

S3 KEA is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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