2005 Porsche Cayenne 3.2L Petrol · EU55 DDE
2005 Porsche Cayenne (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 108,048 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE CAYENNE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,048 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EU55 DDE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2025
- 108,048 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EU55 DDE 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 2005 Porsche Cayenne (EU55 DDE) between May 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))”.
EU55 DDE Mileage History
- 26/05/202293,355 mi
- 08/08/2023100,015 mi+6,660 mi
- 05/09/2023101,257 mi+1,242 mi
- 14/01/2025108,046 mi+6,789 mi
- 21/01/2025108,048 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,525 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Porsche Porsche Cayenne (955/957)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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