2005 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S 3.2L Petrol · WX55 UFT

The 2005 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S holds a current MOT valid from 17 July 2025 at 142,102 miles, following a failure just ten days earlier on 7 July 2025 at 142,090 miles for a fractured offside rear coil spring. That defect was rectified swiftly, suggesting the fault was addressed rather than ignored. The maintenance trend is broadly stable with one notable spike in activity during mid-2024 and mid-2025, though the record shows a clean pass in July 2023 at 118,162 miles with zero defects, indicating a period of consistent upkeep before corrosion and wear items began accumulating. The vehicle has covered roughly 15,635 miles between July 2023 and July 2025, averaging around 7,800 miles per year, which sits slightly above the long-term average of approximately 6,767 miles per year over its 21-year life. There is a notable gap between the July 2023 test at 118,162 miles and the July 2024 test at 126,467 miles, where 8,305 miles were added in twelve months. The subsequent jump to 142,102 miles by July 2025 represents a sharper increase of 15,635 miles in one year, pointing to heavier recent use or a correction of prior underuse. A buyer should pay close attention to the underbody and suspension components during any in-person inspection. The 2024 failure flagged corrosion on both front brake pipes at the calipers and corrosion on two rear lower arms, while the tester also noted slight bearing noise on the brakes during the test drive. Although these items passed on the July 2024 retest, corrosion on brake pipes and suspension arms on a 21-year-old Cayenne with underseal coverage warrants careful examination of the subframe, brake hose ferrules, and rear lower arm mounting points. The fractured offside rear coil spring failed and was replaced only weeks before the current MOT, so the opposite-side spring and both rear dampers should be checked for leaks, sag, or uneven ride height. Tyre condition also appeared on the 2024 failure with low tread on the nearside rear, suggesting alignment or wear patterns may need verification.