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W17 KYG

2005 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,184 mi
Last recorded100,184 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW17 KYG
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 100,184 miles

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

fuel cap sealed perished

Fail 25 Jun 2026 100,177 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

fuel cap sealed perished

Pass 26 Jun 2025 95,570 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 92,660 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 90,405 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 83,394 miles

Front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 6 Apr 2021 78,340 miles

Both Front Brake caliper metal pipes corroding

Nearside Front Brake disc incorrect rotation

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Apr 2021 78,327 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2019 70,700 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Feb 2018 68,653 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 67,503 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 66,532 miles

oil leak evident

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2015 66,532 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear bald on inside

oil leak evident

slight blow on exaust

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2014 58,558 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 58,555 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 50,912 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 50,912 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 49,950 miles

all tyres nearing legal limit

Pass 16 Sep 2011 45,358 miles

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

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

all brake discs corroded on inner faces

underbody covered with plastic panels making inspection difficult

Pass 10 Aug 2010 39,804 miles

underbody shield fitted restricting examination

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)

front and rear brake discs corroded on inner faces.slight oil leak.

Pass 11 Aug 2009 30,268 miles

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 7 Aug 2009 30,059 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 20,262 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 20,182 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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W17 KYG is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 49,844 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 W17 KYG, 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 21 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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W17 KYG is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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