2012 Porsche Cayenne 3.0L Diesel · FR61 OUX

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent MOT test on 8 January 2025 at 162,558 miles with no recorded defects. This indicates that the mechanical and safety systems met the minimum legal standards at the last inspection. While a failure occurred in January 2024 due to a supplementary restraint system warning lamp, the immediate pass on the re-test suggests the owner addressed the electrical or airbag-related fault promptly. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,600 miles per year. Between December 2021 and January 2023, the car covered 4,696 miles, representing a period of lower usage. However, the mileage increased significantly in the following years, with 4,304 miles clocked between January 2023 and January 2024. This trend suggests a return to regular long-distance driving, which accelerates the wear on high-pressure components like suspension bushings and braking hardware on a vehicle of this weight. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the supplementary restraint system to ensure the fault noted in 2024 remains resolved and has not returned. Given the high mileage and the age of the Cayenne, a thorough check of the control arm bushings and shock absorbers is essential, as these are common points of mechanical failure. The lack of advisories for structural corrosion or brake leaks in the record is encouraging, but the high mileage necessitates a manual inspection of fluid leaks and drivetrain components that the MOT test cannot detect.