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Y40 MSF

2012 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3436cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

60,738 mi
Last recorded60,738 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Porsche Boxster32,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY40 MSF
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,436cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 60,738 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 57,165 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 55,054 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 54,416 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material calliper brake pipe to flexing hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material calliper brake pipe to flexing hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 47,367 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 39,879 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S Calliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S Calliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 37,922 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 33,780 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 30,012 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 26,548 miles

both front tyres cracked in tread

n/s/r tyre cut in outer sidewall

Fail 25 Feb 2017 26,541 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2016 20,351 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 19,677 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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Y40 MSF is a 2012 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,436cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y40 MSF, 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 Y40 MSF registered?

Y40 MSF is a 2012 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 8 November 2012.

Is Y40 MSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y40 MSF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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