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SM59 LHJ

2009 Porsche Cayenne

White Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,733 mi
Last recorded144,733 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Porsche Cayenne79,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 LHJ
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 144,733 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 139,513 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component PAS cooler pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 130,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi-section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake pads worn close to wear sensor

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Cooler pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 130,778 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi-section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake pads worn close to wear sensor

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Cooler pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 123,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi-section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

nearside rear tyre worn close to wear markers and has a nail

Fail 16 Mar 2023 123,096 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi-section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn close to wear markers and has a nail

Pass 14 Mar 2022 108,964 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 108,964 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 106,764 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 106,646 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 100,091 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 86,308 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 86,297 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust heat shield rear insecure

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 74,156 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 74,146 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

oil check light on

Pass 25 Nov 2016 66,058 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 56,670 miles

emissions to clean

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges cut in side wall

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 24 Nov 2014 43,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean

n/s/f tyre cut in outer side wall

Pass 11 Nov 2013 32,749 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 26,699 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 26,696 miles

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

o/s & n/s front tyres worn to legal limit

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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SM59 LHJ is a 2009 Porsche Cayenne in White with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 79,053 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 SM59 LHJ, 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 17 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SM59 LHJ registered?

SM59 LHJ is a 2009 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 29 November 2009.

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