2018 Porsche Boxster 3.2L Petrol · YC53 PKP
2018 Porsche Boxster (3.2L, petrol). First registered 08 Aug 2018. Recorded mileage 51,109 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE BOXSTER
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,109 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC53 PKP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
- 51,109 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC53 PKP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Porsche Boxster (YC53 PKP) between May 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake pipe excessively corroded main line corroded marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))”.
YC53 PKP Mileage History
- 17/05/202247,603 mi
- 20/05/202247,607 mi+4 mi
- 17/05/202348,438 mi+831 mi
- 29/01/202549,805 mi+1,367 mi
- 28/01/202651,109 mi+1,304 mi
Average of roughly 947 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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