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BX05 COT

2006 Porsche Cayman S

Grey Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

89,750 mi
Last recorded89,750 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche Cayman S52,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 COT
MakePorsche
ModelCayman S
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 89,750 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 23 May 2025 88,493 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 88,491 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Upper suspension mountings weak

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 86,829 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 85,828 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 84,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 80,276 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 78,821 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jan 2019 76,145 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 76,024 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 72,132 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 68,197 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 58,092 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 50,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2013 50,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2012 45,914 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2011 41,703 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

headlight aims adjusted.

Pass 8 Dec 2010 30,960 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 24,373 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

Fail 5 Dec 2009 24,333 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

How Reliable is the Porsche Cayman S?

Based on 2,556 MOT tests across 234 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
2,830
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
234
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26
position lamp(s) not working 17
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15
coil spring broken 10
brake disc excessively pitted 9
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BX05 COT is a 2006 Porsche Cayman S in Grey with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 Porsche Cayman S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 52,613 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Cayman S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX05 COT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Cayman S typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Porsche Cayman S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX05 COT is a 2006 Porsche Cayman S, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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