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SW09 LJA

2009 Porsche Cayenne

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,770 mi
Last recorded124,770 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Porsche Cayenne79,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 LJA
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 124,770 miles

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

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

Underside of vehicle has multiple points of surface corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2025 121,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on edges 265-50-19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

parking brake performance only just met minimum requirements

Pass 18 Jan 2024 117,184 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 108,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 101,340 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 97,016 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 91,456 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 88,195 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 88,195 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 69,195 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 61,256 miles

Front and rear number plate letter spacing poor.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 61,253 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 53,273 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f wishbone front bushes split slightly.

Fail 22 Oct 2015 53,271 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

o/s/f & n/s/f wishbone front bushes split slightly.

Pass 20 Oct 2014 43,684 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 43,684 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 35,784 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 27,082 miles

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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SW09 LJA is a 2009 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SW09 LJA, 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 SW09 LJA registered?

SW09 LJA is a 2009 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 7 April 2009.

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