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W12 ESX

2009 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4806cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

229,601 mi
Last recorded229,601 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Porsche Cayenne79,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 ESX
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,806cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 229,601 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 229,600 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 215,380 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 205,591 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Subframe bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Insulation slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 205,582 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Subframe bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Insulation slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 198,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack high N/S swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 198,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack high N/S swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 182,422 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 165,904 miles

Head lamp washers not working

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 165,898 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

ALL TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO WEAR MARKERS

Head lamp washers not working

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 148,910 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 148,904 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 129,466 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 129,460 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 111,991 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 111,982 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pad warning lamp on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH WORN (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 86,086 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 85,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 67,155 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 67,126 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 55,382 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 55,382 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 47,003 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 47,003 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 34,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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W12 ESX is a 2009 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,806cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 2009 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 79,053 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 W12 ESX, 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 17 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W12 ESX is a 2009 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 6 January 2009.

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