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B7 KBY

2012 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests37 (31 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate83.8%

Mileage

76,371 mi
Last recorded76,371 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Porsche 91133,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 KBY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

31 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 76,371 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 84,412 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting backets cracked(tailpipe) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper suspension mounting corroding

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper suspension mounting corroding

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 75,371 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 83,180 miles

Coolant leak Engine water pump ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tailpipe clamps cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2024 66,982 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 81,614 miles

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))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 81,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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 15 May 2023 62,271 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread left. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm tread left. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 81,112 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 81,112 miles

Headlamp aim not tested no function (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 May 2022 56,194 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 80,954 miles

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))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 49,857 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 48,085 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 80,376 miles

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))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 80,376 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 44,657 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))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 78,647 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jul 2018 38,796 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 75,742 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Apr 2018 75,742 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jul 2017 30,780 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 71,395 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 22,701 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 66,865 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 66,864 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 16,950 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 62,250 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 57,499 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 52,870 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 47,080 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 47,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 34,302 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 26,169 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 14,311 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 13,990 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 8,825 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911?

Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,867
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
73,061
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,869
position lamp(s) not working 7,590
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,439
Headlamp aim too high 6,432
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,466
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B7 KBY is a 2012 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.8%.

Across all 2012 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.4% with a typical mileage of 33,764 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 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B7 KBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 14 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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B7 KBY is a 2012 Porsche 911, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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