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SU56 UTS

2012 Porsche Cayenne

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,234 mi
Last recorded141,234 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Porsche Cayenne69,751 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU56 UTS
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 141,234 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2024 127,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 295/35/21 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside front windscreen washer not working but offside washer is working

Oil leak, but not excessive Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four front sub-frame bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 114,439 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 96,626 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to get close to wear markers and perishing. 295/35/21

Fail 21 Jul 2021 96,520 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Offside Front tyre starting to get close to wear markers and perishing. 295/35/21

Pass 11 Jun 2019 76,221 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 68,717 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 68,715 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2017 57,840 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 47,703 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 35,996 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 35,991 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SU56 UTS is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 69,751 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 SU56 UTS, 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 14 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SU56 UTS is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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