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Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,500 cc

K50 DKLMOT history

K50 DKL is a silver petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 13 May 1998. Its MOT expired on 9 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 156,459 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

K50 DKL silver Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Jul 2026
Mileage
156,459 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,411 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K50 DKL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
13 May 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

K50 DKL was last recorded at 156,459 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 837 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,622 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
837 miles
Average per year
3,411 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,459 miles
  • 2025 – 155,622 miles
  • 2024 – 154,295 miles
  • 2023 – 153,379 miles
  • 2022 – 152,856 miles
  • 2021 – 151,645 miles
  • 2020 – 150,188 miles
  • 2019 – 149,419 miles
  • 2017 – 145,797 miles
  • 2016 – 140,163 miles
  • 2014 – 140,111 miles
  • 2013 – 135,937 miles
  • 2012 – 133,585 miles
  • 2011 – 131,822 miles
  • 2010 – 119,809 miles
  • 2009 – 105,499 miles
  • 2008 – 92,251 miles
  • 2007 – 90,903 miles
  • 2006 – 87,664 miles
  • 2005 – 85,544 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail156,459 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

32 tests since 23 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail156,459 miles (+837)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,459 miles
    Test number
    335880153868
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass155,622 miles (+1,327)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    155,622 miles
    Test number
    679521586498
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass154,295 miles (+916)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    154,295 miles
    Test number
    946920152927
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill all (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill all (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill all (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill all (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass153,379 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    153,379 miles
    Test number
    907147179890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail153,378 miles (+522)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,378 miles
    Test number
    594594016351
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass152,856 miles (+1,211)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    152,856 miles
    Test number
    527339124684
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass151,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    151,645 miles
    Test number
    936374117788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail151,645 miles (+1,457)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,645 miles
    Test number
    357566590794
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexy bracket broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass150,188 miles (+769)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    150,188 miles
    Test number
    919369604090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass149,419 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    149,419 miles
    Test number
    613672691609
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail149,416 miles (+3,619)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,416 miles
    Test number
    945589095130
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass145,797 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    145,797 miles
    Test number
    153941493757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail145,794 miles (+5,631)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,794 miles
    Test number
    720111769860
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  14. Pass140,163 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    140,163 miles
    Test number
    124445896720
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding flexi (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail140,144 miles (+33)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,144 miles
    Test number
    694994460175
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake discs corroded

  16. Pass140,111 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    140,111 miles
    Test number
    516161044284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail140,096 miles (+4,159)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,096 miles
    Test number
    528981744293
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass135,937 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    135,937 miles
    Test number
    768146933050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail135,934 miles (+2,349)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,934 miles
    Test number
    899570033097
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass133,585 miles (+1)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    133,585 miles
    Test number
    749987782177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  21. Fail133,584 miles (+1,762)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,584 miles
    Test number
    318763472126
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  22. Pass131,822 miles (+3)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    131,822 miles
    Test number
    367941081133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight play at offside steering rack

  23. Fail131,819 miles (+12,010)6 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,819 miles
    Test number
    665568961163
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted
    • NoteSlight play at offside steering rack

  24. Pass119,809 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    119,809 miles
    Test number
    170094550106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  25. Fail119,807 miles (+14,308)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,807 miles
    Test number
    451183950161
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  26. Pass105,499 miles (+13,248)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    105,499 miles
    Test number
    143150469164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass92,251 miles (+1,348)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    92,251 miles
    Test number
    243057598124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass90,903 miles (+3,239)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    90,903 miles
    Test number
    511282207275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass87,664 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    87,664 miles
    Test number
    371009706434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass87,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    87,659 miles
    Test number
    142797406228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail87,659 miles (+2,115)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,659 miles
    Test number
    383497406457
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  32. Pass85,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    85,544 miles
    Test number
    970459276104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K50 DKL

Does K50 DKL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K50 DKL expired on 9 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K50 DKL?
The MOT on K50 DKL expired on 9 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K50 DKL done?
K50 DKL was recorded at 156,459 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 3,411 miles a year.
Has K50 DKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K50 DKL has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on K50 DKL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on K50 DKL find?
K50 DKL failed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 6 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at jacking point; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill, and 8 more.

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