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AK12 TXF

2012 Porsche Cayman S-a

Black Petrol 2893cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,713 mi
Last recorded82,713 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Porsche Cayman S-a38,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 TXF
MakePorsche
ModelCayman S-a
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,893cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 82,713 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 76,091 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 69,908 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 69,907 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 62,974 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 62,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper link pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 57,460 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 57,460 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 52,266 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface excess corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Calliper link pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling link seized.

Nearside Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes surface corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 46,498 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 40,677 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 38,580 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 35,388 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 28,557 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 20,306 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Cayman S-a?

Based on 1,701 MOT tests across 199 vehicles.

93.0%
Pass Rate
3,109
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
199
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 8
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AK12 TXF is a 2012 Porsche Cayman S-a in Black with a 2,893cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Porsche Cayman S-a models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 38,374 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 S-a fails its MOT is tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK12 TXF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Cayman S-a typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Porsche Cayman S-a is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AK12 TXF registered?

AK12 TXF is a 2012 Porsche Cayman S-a, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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