2012 Porsche Cayman 3.4L Petrol · AK12 BVR

This Porsche Cayman presents a clean bill of health on paper, with the most recent MOT conducted on 7 April 2026 at 29,568 miles returning a completely defect-free pass. The maintenance trend is stable and demonstrably consistent. Every recorded test from March 2022 through April 2026 has passed with zero advisories or failures, indicating a vehicle that has been kept in sound mechanical order across five consecutive annual inspections spanning over four years. The mileage profile is notably low for a 2012 model, averaging roughly 2,112 miles per year over its fourteen-year life. Between the March 2022 test at 26,359 miles and the April 2026 test at 29,568 miles, the car covered just 3,209 miles across four years, or approximately 802 miles annually. The increments between tests are steady and gradual: 345 miles between March 2022 and March 2023, 327 miles between March 2023 and March 2024, 351 miles between March 2024 and March 2025, and 244 miles between March 2025 and April 2026. There are no gaps in the MOT record and no sudden spikes in accumulation that would suggest odometer irregularities or intensive recent use. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. Low-mileage vehicles that stand for extended periods can develop issues that MOTs do not always catch, such as perished rubber suspension bushes, deteriorated brake calipers that may not present as binding during a short test drive, and moisture ingress into electrical connectors. The underside should be examined carefully for corrosion on subframes, sill seams, and suspension mounting points, as Porsche Caymans of this generation can develop structural rust even when surface condition appears sound. Tyre age should be checked against the DOT date codes, since low annual mileage often means original or early replacement tyres that may be approaching ten years old and past their safe service life regardless of remaining tread depth. Brake fluid condition and coolant system integrity are also worth verifying, as infrequent use can accelerate fluid hygroscopic absorption and internal cooling system degradation.