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W7 SEW

2009 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3436cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

102,940 mi
Last recorded102,940 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Porsche Boxster42,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW7 SEW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,436cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 102,940 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose retaining clamp fractured (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 61,148 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 56,343 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 50,848 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 45,106 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 41,740 miles

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

main light switch fog light function very stiff to operate

Pass 21 Jan 2020 38,985 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 35,757 miles

Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off One side of number plate has dropped,sticky pad loose. (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 32,326 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 32,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 28,282 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 28,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 23,467 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 20,941 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing outer edge

Pass 17 Jun 2014 16,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2012 12,081 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 12,080 miles

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

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

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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W7 SEW is a 2009 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,436cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 42,000 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 W7 SEW, 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 17 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W7 SEW registered?

W7 SEW is a 2009 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 6 June 2009.

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