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97 KA

2016 Porsche Cayman

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,364 mi
Last recorded40,364 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Porsche Cayman20,433 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration97 KA
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 40,364 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 36,147 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 30,578 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 25,095 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 16,768 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 (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 May 2021 16,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2020 14,183 miles

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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97 KA is a 2016 Porsche Cayman in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2016 Porsche Cayman models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.5% with a typical mileage of 20,433 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 Cayman fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,565 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 97 KA, 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 10 years old, this Porsche Cayman is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 97 KA registered?

97 KA is a 2016 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 18 November 2016.

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