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SW62 BYV

2012 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3436cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,670 mi
Last recorded37,670 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Porsche Boxster32,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 BYV
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,436cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 37,670 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 36,907 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 36,244 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 34,609 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 34,602 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 32,998 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 32,470 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 31,300 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 31,299 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 30,983 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 30,246 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 30,033 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 27,794 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 21,944 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Porsche Boxster?

Based on 726,695 MOT tests across 46,886 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
2,475
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
46,886
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,504
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,317
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 5,538
brake disc excessively pitted 5,177
position lamp(s) not working 5,126
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SW62 BYV is a 2012 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,436cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 32,408 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 Boxster fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19,504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW62 BYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Boxster typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 14 years old, this Porsche Boxster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SW62 BYV registered?

SW62 BYV is a 2012 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is SW62 BYV safe to buy?

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