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XIA 158

2005 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

87,296 mi
Last recorded87,296 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIA 158
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 87,296 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 87,270 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 87,180 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 86,964 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 83,779 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 80,441 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both track control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 72,137 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 69,911 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 69,906 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 66,940 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 66,940 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated plate broken (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' six inch crack in the offside top corner (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 55,229 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2015 46,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 44,388 miles

both rear tyres worn on very inner edges.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 41,272 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 39,749 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 38,631 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 29,134 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)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 15,923 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 15,923 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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XIA 158 is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XIA 158, 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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What year was XIA 158 registered?

XIA 158 is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is XIA 158 safe to buy?

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