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W123 KNS

2008 Porsche Cayenne

Grey Petrol 3598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

141,759 mi
Last recorded141,759 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayenne71,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW123 KNS
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 141,759 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2025 141,759 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2024 130,385 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 130,385 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 110,123 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 110,123 miles

Nearside Rear 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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 94,499 miles

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

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

n/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2021 74,176 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 66,805 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 66,805 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 49,906 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Mar 2018 37,597 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 35,230 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 32,784 miles

Under cover fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2015 30,214 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 30,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 27,695 miles

both rear tyres low on tread.

nearside front tyre has cut.

Pass 24 Aug 2013 23,917 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 22,543 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 22,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 19,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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W123 KNS is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne in Grey with a 3,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 71,032 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 W123 KNS, 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 18 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W123 KNS registered?

W123 KNS is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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