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VE12 XMR

2012 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2706cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,328 mi
Last recorded50,328 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Porsche Boxster32,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 XMR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,706cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 50,328 miles

Engine covers and undertrays installed, unable to inspect certain items.

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perishing around circumference of tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front underside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing around circumference of tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 46,272 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 44,207 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted, unable to inspect certain items.

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 42,187 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 38,588 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 35,277 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 35,265 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 30,792 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 27,009 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 24,119 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 19,925 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 19,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 15,763 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 15,763 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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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VE12 XMR is a 2012 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,706cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VE12 XMR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE12 XMR registered?

VE12 XMR is a 2012 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 6 August 2012.

Is VE12 XMR safe to buy?

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