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SM12 AFE

2012 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

51,919 mi
Last recorded51,919 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Porsche 91133,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 AFE
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 51,919 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 50,324 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 49,312 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 47,504 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 44,134 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 44,132 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 38,580 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 34,027 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 22,663 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 16,899 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 13,805 miles

Rear tyres wearing

Pass 15 Apr 2015 10,860 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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SM12 AFE is a 2012 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.4% with a typical mileage of 33,764 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 SM12 AFE, 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 14 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM12 AFE registered?

SM12 AFE is a 2012 Porsche 911, first registered on 10 May 2012.

Is SM12 AFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM12 AFE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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