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A18 SEB

2005 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,815 mi
Last recorded93,815 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 SEB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 93,815 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all 4 jacking points (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 82,950 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 67,962 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 54,967 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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 25 Jun 2021 48,146 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside / offside - inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 47,548 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside / offside - inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 47,545 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside / offside - inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 46,495 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 45,342 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 45,331 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 41,784 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 41,784 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 36,843 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 33,437 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 29,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 24,702 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 22,745 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2013 22,733 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 20,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2011 18,284 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 15,269 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 15,267 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 13,200 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 9,488 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 8,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 8,067 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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A18 SEB is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2005 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 53,703 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 Boxster fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19,504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A18 SEB, 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 21 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A18 SEB registered?

A18 SEB is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 5 April 2005.

Is A18 SEB safe to buy?

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