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SW05 PLN

2005 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

90,761 mi
Last recorded90,761 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayenne82,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 PLN
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 90,761 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

washers poor effort

Pass 10 Apr 2025 87,446 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in underseal / other material (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (all components) covered in underseal / other material (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 87,446 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in underseal / other material (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (all components) covered in underseal / other material (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 80,261 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust tail pipe missing

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake at limit of reserve travel

Parking brake only meets minimum requirements

Pass 29 Oct 2021 68,503 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 68,502 miles

Fuel tank insecure offside tank straps broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 61,539 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 55,773 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 51,541 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OSR & NSR ()

Fail 4 Sep 2018 51,541 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OSR & NSR ()

Pass 3 Aug 2017 47,616 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 44,738 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 44,738 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 40,734 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 33,614 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 33,614 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 27,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2012 22,946 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 15,484 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 11,447 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 10,097 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 8,403 miles

all tyres worn-3mm and front tyre outer edges worn

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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SW05 PLN is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SW05 PLN, 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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What year was SW05 PLN registered?

SW05 PLN is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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