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3 WXH

2012 Porsche Cayenne

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

145,098 mi
Last recorded145,098 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Porsche Cayenne69,751 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 WXH
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 145,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f + o/s/f inner (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r + n/s/r outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2025 138,374 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2025 138,374 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 127,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 3000 miles remaining. (3mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front fog light smashed still works

Fail 27 Mar 2024 127,684 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks close to pad sensor Measure with wheel removed (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog light smashed still works

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

oil leaking onto undertrays needs assessing with covers removed

Pass 29 Mar 2023 117,773 miles

Front Brake pads approximately 4-5000 miles.

Offside Front Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wheels off inspection advised. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 102,622 miles

Offside Front Lower fog lamp smashed

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 102,618 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements Stays on when operated (7.7 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower fog lamp smashed

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 86,237 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED COVERING TESTABLE ITEMS

Horn not working properly HORN BUTTON STICKS DOWN WHEN ACTIVATED (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front FOGLAMP LENSE MISSING/BROKEN

UNDERTRAYS FITTED COVERING TESTABLE ITEMS

Fail 17 Feb 2021 86,224 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

ENGINE COVERS FITTED COVERING TESTABLE ITEMS

Horn not working properly HORN BUTTON STICKS DOWN WHEN ACTIVATED (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE TREAD BLOCK DELAMINATING AWAY FROM TYRE BUT NO CORDS SHOWING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front FOGLAMP LENSE MISSING/BROKEN

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE AND 2.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE AND 2.7MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

UNDERTRAYS FITTED COVERING TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 30 Jul 2019 62,645 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 49,603 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin RE-CHECK REAR PADS 2-3000 MILES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

EXCESSIVE TYRE WEAR >>> ALIGNMENT FOUR WHEEL CHECK ADVISED ASAP

Offside Rear Tyre getting low on tread 3mm

Fail 26 Jul 2018 49,602 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All. Requires wheels off to confirm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre getting low on tread 3mm

Pass 14 Jul 2017 39,007 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 31,277 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 27,698 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Cayenne?

Based on 388,697 MOT tests across 42,208 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
6,478
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
42,208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,217
Headlamp aim too high 2,528
Registration plate lamp not working 1,986
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,711
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,701
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3 WXH is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 69,751 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 Cayenne fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 3 WXH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Cayenne typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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3 WXH is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 16 October 2012.

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