2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 Porsche Boxster MOT pass rate and common faults

1,096 MOT tests in 2024. 90.0% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

140Well above average
Passed first time90.0%
Failed or needed repairs10.0%
Typical mileage at test45,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,096 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.6%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.4%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.5%
    6 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.5%
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.5%
  8. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits0.5%
  9. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%
  10. Headlamp aim: too low0.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension3.7%
  2. Lights & electrics3.3%
  3. Tyres1.7%
  4. Brakes1.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  7. Body & chassis0.5%
  8. Wheels0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.6%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded7.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.4%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2012 Porsche Boxster?

In 2024, 90.0% of 2012 Porsche Boxster cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,096 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Porsche Boxster?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; coil spring: fractured or broken; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2012 Porsche Boxster reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 140, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).