2005 Porsche Cayenne 4.5L Petrol · WX05 RFK
2005 Porsche Cayenne (4.5L, petrol). First registered 23 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 165,606 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE CAYENNE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,606 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WX05 RFK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2023
- 165,606 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WX05 RFK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Porsche Cayenne (WX05 RFK) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
WX05 RFK Mileage History
- 14/07/2022156,317 mi
- 14/07/2022156,317 mi
- 11/07/2023165,606 mi+9,289 mi
- 11/07/2023165,606 mi
Average of roughly 9,365 miles per year across 4 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
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The original plastic pipes under the intake manifold fail and leak coolant onto the starter motor.
- Bore Scoring (4.5 V8)Serious
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