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SJ05 BVA

2005 Porsche Cayenne

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

158,548 mi
Last recorded158,548 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayenne82,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 BVA
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2024 158,548 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 158,322 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 147,058 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 146,813 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel tank so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 139,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275x45x19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 133,835 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 133,831 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator indicator on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275x45x19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 129,956 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 129,956 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake pipe repair. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275x45x19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2019 125,288 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 120,060 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 114,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 107,280 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 107,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 101,149 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 101,149 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 93,591 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)

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 19 Jun 2013 83,991 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 83,989 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 74,801 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 73,106 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 73,106 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 65,767 miles

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

near side rear tyre has a nail close to sidewall

Pass 4 Apr 2009 53,730 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 38,900 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Cayenne?

Based on 388,697 MOT tests across 42,208 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
6,478
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
42,208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,217
Headlamp aim too high 2,528
Registration plate lamp not working 1,986
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,711
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,701
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SJ05 BVA is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2005 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 82,723 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 Cayenne fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ05 BVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Cayenne typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SJ05 BVA is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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