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SF06 FAU

2006 Porsche Cayman

Red Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

92,401 mi
Last recorded92,401 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Porsche Cayman53,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF06 FAU
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 92,401 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 88,695 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 86,988 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 86,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2022 82,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides - short pipes from brake caliper to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 80,482 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 73,138 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 73,135 miles

Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced boot floor (chalked) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 59,850 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 57,653 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 53,883 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 53,881 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 50,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 50,961 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 45,795 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 45,786 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 43,083 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 43,083 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 38,794 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 34,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2011 29,191 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 23,736 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 13,557 miles

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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SF06 FAU is a 2006 Porsche Cayman in Red with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Porsche Cayman models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 53,967 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 Cayman fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,565 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF06 FAU, 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 20 years old, this Porsche Cayman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SF06 FAU is a 2006 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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