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X500 MPC

2012 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 2706cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

48,787 mi
Last recorded48,787 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Porsche Boxster32,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX500 MPC
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,706cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 48,787 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertrays and covers fitted , blocking the visual inspection of various components

Pass 14 Aug 2024 48,022 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

undertrays, engine and component covers fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2023 47,590 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components.

Fail 14 Aug 2023 47,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components.

Pass 12 Aug 2022 46,372 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle, not allowing full inspection of some components

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 44,796 miles

underbody trays & covers obscuring components

Pass 12 Aug 2020 43,951 miles

under bonnet and under body cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Aug 2019 41,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2018 37,900 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2018 37,900 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2017 31,748 miles

trims and covers restricting view of components

Pass 12 Aug 2016 25,125 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

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 12 Aug 2016 25,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 17,414 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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X500 MPC is a 2012 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 2,706cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 32,408 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 X500 MPC, 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 14 years old, this Porsche Boxster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was X500 MPC registered?

X500 MPC is a 2012 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 14 August 2012.

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