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SN55 AWA

2005 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

132,071 mi
Last recorded132,071 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayenne82,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 AWA
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 132,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut on outer wall and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 128,325 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 128,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 126,095 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 126,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2022 123,264 miles

Both fuel tank straps corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 123,263 miles

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

Both fuel tank straps corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 112,287 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 107,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lamp has water ingress

Offside Rear Lamp has water ingress

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 107,699 miles

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lamp has water ingress

Offside Rear Lamp has water ingress

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 99,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear lamp has water ingress

Offside Rear lamp has water ingress

Fail 14 Feb 2019 98,895 miles

Exhaust system insecure loose at centre section sleeve joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear lamp has water ingress

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp has water ingress

Pass 16 Feb 2018 93,871 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 93,723 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tailpipe exhaust clamps broken

centre exhaust clamp broken

Pass 9 Feb 2017 86,746 miles

n/s/front, o/s/front and n/s/rear tyre tread getting low outer edges

Fail 9 Feb 2017 86,746 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

n/s/front, o/s/front and n/s/rear tyre tread getting low outer edges

Pass 8 Feb 2016 79,851 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 79,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in it

Pass 12 Feb 2015 71,732 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 65,205 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 57,917 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 52,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2011 44,532 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 38,099 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 38,099 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 30,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 30,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SN55 AWA is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 SN55 AWA, 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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SN55 AWA is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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