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L7 TSA

2005 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

161,970 mi
Last recorded161,970 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S87,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 TSA
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne Tiptronic S
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 161,970 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 158,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 153,932 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 144,015 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 134,771 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 128,213 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 128,213 miles

Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 140,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat belt buckle shroud missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear lower suspension arms starting to corrode

condensation in both rear lamp units

windscreen chipped

Fail 7 May 2019 140,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat belt buckle shroud missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear lower suspension arms starting to corrode

condensation in both rear lamp units

windscreen chipped

Pass 3 Apr 2018 130,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear lower suspension arms starting to corrode

Fail 3 Apr 2018 130,578 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear lower suspension arms starting to corrode

Pass 27 Oct 2016 115,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 102,807 miles

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 92,275 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 78,138 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 71,344 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge small cuts

offside fornt seatbelt buckle cover missing

offside front tyre small cuts

Fail 19 Apr 2012 71,344 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge small cuts

offside fornt seatbelt buckle cover missing

offside front tyre small cuts

Fail 19 Apr 2011 66,027 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 66,027 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 56,938 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 46,896 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 31,823 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S?

Based on 4,171 MOT tests across 339 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
5,890
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
339
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 144
Headlamp aim too high 57
Registration plate lamp not working 47
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 36
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 34
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L7 TSA is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2005 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 87,401 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 Tiptronic S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 144 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L7 TSA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L7 TSA is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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