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SM02 MCS

2006 Porsche Cayman

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

69,292 mi
Last recorded69,292 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche Cayman53,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 MCS
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 69,292 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 67,475 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 64,715 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 63,737 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 63,668 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 62,759 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 62,755 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both front headlamps (4.1.4 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 59,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Across tread pattern, also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Across tread pattern, also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle is covered in plastic covers

Fail 15 Oct 2021 59,136 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both front dipped beam and main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken At lower cup area (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Across tread pattern, also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Across tread pattern, also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle is covered in plastic covers

Pass 19 Oct 2020 55,951 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Both rear tyres are wearing thin on inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bush in middle of lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 55,951 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Both rear tyres are wearing thin on inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bush in middle of lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 53,105 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 48,496 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 64,942 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coolant leak coolant hose damaged ()

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 46,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 265/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and a nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f steering arm has play at its fixings

Pass 11 Oct 2016 40,202 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 32,843 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 27,515 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 22,232 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 20,289 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 16,484 miles

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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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SM02 MCS is a 2006 Porsche Cayman in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SM02 MCS, 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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What year was SM02 MCS registered?

SM02 MCS is a 2006 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 24 April 2006.

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