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WX56 YKS

2006 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

67,037 mi
Last recorded67,037 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Porsche Boxster51,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX56 YKS
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 67,037 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 66,620 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 66,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 66,468 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 64,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front dip-beam dull

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2019 64,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front dip-beam dull

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 61,257 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 58,458 miles

Front both tyres tread slightly perish

fuel cap seal slightly perish

Pass 13 Jan 2016 56,715 miles

Offside Rear exhaust clamp cracked

Fail 4 Jan 2016 56,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear exhaust clamp cracked

Pass 3 Feb 2015 55,912 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 52,115 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2013 48,585 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 48,581 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2011 41,212 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 34,052 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges. Offside close to legal limit

Pass 21 Oct 2009 26,439 miles

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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WX56 YKS is a 2006 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2006 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 51,281 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 WX56 YKS, 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 20 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WX56 YKS registered?

WX56 YKS is a 2006 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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