2012 Porsche Panamera 3.0L Diesel · CU51 UFO
2012 Porsche Panamera (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28 May 2012. Recorded mileage 67,203 miles. MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE PANAMERA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,203 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CU51 UFO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
- 67,203 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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CU51 UFO 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 Panamera (CU51 UFO) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
CU51 UFO Mileage History
- 12/02/202463,005 mi
- 12/02/202463,005 mi
- 27/03/202463,152 mi+147 mi
- 10/03/202565,464 mi+2,312 mi
- 10/03/202667,203 mi+1,739 mi
Average of roughly 2,025 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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