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E12 MSX

2012 Porsche Cayenne

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,110 mi
Last recorded98,110 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Porsche Cayenne69,751 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 MSX
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 98,110 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 98,109 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 91,042 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 10 Sep 2024 89,502 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 82,038 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 74,279 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 66,588 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 54,759 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 45,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin replace very soon to prevent damage to brake discs. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin replace very soon ,to prevent damage to discs. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 33,650 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 33,639 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake grabbing severely brake holding on (3.7.C.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 30,413 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 18,619 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Cayenne?

Based on 388,697 MOT tests across 42,208 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
6,478
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
42,208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,217
Headlamp aim too high 2,528
Registration plate lamp not working 1,986
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,711
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,701
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E12 MSX is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 69,751 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 Cayenne fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E12 MSX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Cayenne typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E12 MSX registered?

E12 MSX is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 10 August 2012.

Is E12 MSX safe to buy?

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