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FSZ 1518

2012 Porsche Panamera

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,209 mi
Last recorded112,209 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Porsche Panamera60,543 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSZ 1518
MakePorsche
ModelPanamera
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 112,209 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 110,048 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 103,332 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 103,324 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear differential mounting bushes worn / split

Fail 8 Jan 2024 103,077 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear differential mounting bushes worn / split

Pass 21 Dec 2022 91,264 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 91,264 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 82,329 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 81,230 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 78,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 70,148 miles

all four tyres getting low

Pass 10 Feb 2017 67,672 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 60,923 miles

engine cover fitted

underbody cover fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2016 60,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/4020 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine cover fitted

underbody cover fitted

How Reliable is the Porsche Panamera?

Based on 63,443 MOT tests across 8,713 vehicles.

89.0%
Pass Rate
5,840
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
8,713
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 380
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 203
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FSZ 1518 is a 2012 Porsche Panamera in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 Porsche Panamera models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 60,543 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 Panamera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FSZ 1518, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Panamera typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Porsche Panamera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FSZ 1518 registered?

FSZ 1518 is a 2012 Porsche Panamera, first registered on 25 October 2012.

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The MOT history for FSZ 1518 shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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