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YF12 XAL

2012 Porsche Cayman

White Petrol 2893cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

61,824 mi
Last recorded61,824 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Porsche Cayman36,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 XAL
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,893cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 61,824 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 61,750 miles

Slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

Slight corrosion to offside front brake pipe

Pass 11 Aug 2023 60,894 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 60,787 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 59,005 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 57,997 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2020 57,995 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 55,385 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))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 51,630 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 49,578 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 49,412 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 42,436 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 29,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Porsche Cayman?

Based on 183,163 MOT tests across 18,218 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
3,060
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
18,218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,565
position lamp(s) not working 1,354
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 490
Headlamp aim too high 486
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YF12 XAL is a 2012 Porsche Cayman in White with a 2,893cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Porsche Cayman models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 36,101 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Cayman fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,565 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF12 XAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Cayman typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 14 years old, this Porsche Cayman is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YF12 XAL registered?

YF12 XAL is a 2012 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 12 June 2012.

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