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VU52 KWO

2002 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

120,787 mi
Last recorded120,787 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Porsche 91161,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 KWO
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 120,787 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 117,559 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 117,398 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre also slightly damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 116,960 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 116,960 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 116,450 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 116,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing from left hand manifold gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 116,026 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 116,026 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 109,938 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

under trays

Pass 6 Oct 2017 109,216 miles

Nearside rear outer constant velocity gaiter insecure

Fail 6 Oct 2017 109,216 miles

Nearside rear outer constant velocity gaiter insecure

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 108,096 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 107,482 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 107,452 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 106,209 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 105,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 105,246 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 101,702 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both headlight lenses deteriated

both number plated slightly damaged/deteriated

Fail 7 Oct 2011 101,702 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both headlight lenses deteriated

both number plated slightly damaged/deteriated

Pass 26 Oct 2010 100,623 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 97,400 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 97,400 miles

Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 93,212 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 81,097 miles

both front tyre treads worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Sep 2006 69,046 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 53,128 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911?

Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,867
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
73,061
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,869
position lamp(s) not working 7,590
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,439
Headlamp aim too high 6,432
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,466
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VU52 KWO is a 2002 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2002 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 61,777 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 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU52 KWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 24 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VU52 KWO registered?

VU52 KWO is a 2002 Porsche 911, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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