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TU53 TLE

2012 Porsche Cayenne

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,800 mi
Last recorded120,800 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Porsche Cayenne69,751 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTU53 TLE
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 120,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 108,751 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 103,421 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 103,343 miles

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

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

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

POWER STEERING NOISY IN OPERATION

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 99,085 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 92,997 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 92,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 87,200 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 79,686 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 73,451 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 14 Aug 2019 73,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 20 Aug 2018 63,761 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 63,707 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 56,119 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 40,566 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring view of engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring view of underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2015 26,988 miles

Offside Front Tyre had two separate punctures

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

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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TU53 TLE is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TU53 TLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TU53 TLE registered?

TU53 TLE is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is TU53 TLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for TU53 TLE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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