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V44 SMD

2012 Porsche Cayenne

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests30 (25 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,282 mi
Last recorded64,282 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Porsche Cayenne69,751 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV44 SMD
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

25 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 64,282 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2025 64,276 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2025 113,876 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2025 58,426 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 111,516 miles

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 53,833 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 108,532 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

fuel tank straps slightly corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2023 108,532 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

fuel tank straps slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2023 48,859 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm/4mm/1mm 245/45/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/3mm/1.6mm 245/45/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 48,859 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm/4mm/1mm 245/45/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/3mm/1.6mm 245/45/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 108,125 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer side wall perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 44,359 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 105,835 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2021 105,835 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 38,966 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 103,893 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jan 2020 33,583 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 101,552 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 28,106 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 97,219 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 22,525 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 91,605 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 19,633 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 84,927 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 84,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 11,574 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 81,705 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 78,626 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 73,179 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Petrol cap seal cracking

Pass 3 Sep 2012 70,963 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer part of tread

Hand brake light staying on when released

Outer cover broken off rear centre seat belt recevior

Petrol cap seal starting to crack

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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V44 SMD is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V44 SMD, 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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What year was V44 SMD registered?

V44 SMD is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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