2012 Porsche Boxster 3.4L Petrol · BOX 12S
2012 Porsche Boxster (3.4L, petrol). First registered 08 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 43,464 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE BOXSTER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,464 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BOX 12S Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
- 43,464 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BOX 12S 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 2012 Porsche Boxster (BOX 12S) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 July 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: Suspension (14 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
BOX 12S Mileage History
- 17/07/202339,757 mi
- 10/07/202440,737 mi+980 mi
- 22/07/202542,086 mi+1,349 mi
- 24/07/202542,086 mi
- 15/07/202643,464 mi+1,378 mi
Average of roughly 1,238 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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