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Porsche Boxster

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 2,480 cc

K55 XTYMOT history

K55 XTY is a red petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 133,853 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

K55 XTY red Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
133,853 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,686 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K55 XTY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,480 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K55 XTY was last recorded at 133,853 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 720 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,133 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
720 miles
Average per year
2,686 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,853 miles
  • 2025 – 133,133 miles
  • 2024 – 132,458 miles
  • 2022 – 131,840 miles
  • 2021 – 131,534 miles
  • 2019 – 131,136 miles
  • 2018 – 130,090 miles
  • 2017 – 128,911 miles
  • 2016 – 126,643 miles
  • 2015 – 123,105 miles
  • 2014 – 119,864 miles
  • 2013 – 113,250 miles
  • 2012 – 111,900 miles
  • 2011 – 109,446 miles
  • 2010 – 106,809 miles
  • 2008 – 102,120 miles
  • 2007 – 91,347 miles
  • 2006 – 79,004 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,853 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories 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 Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bothsides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides D bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,853 miles (+720)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    133,853 miles
    Test number
    585793863787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass133,133 miles (+675)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    133,133 miles
    Test number
    817224057381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass132,458 miles (+618)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    132,458 miles
    Test number
    980368964634
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass131,840 miles (+14)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    131,840 miles
    Test number
    682135656297
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bothsides (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail131,826 miles (+292)7 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,826 miles
    Test number
    165701087623
    • 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))
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel bothsides (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bothsides (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass131,534 miles (+398)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    131,534 miles
    Test number
    228779243343
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass131,136 miles (+1,046)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    131,136 miles
    Test number
    553681569569
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower undertray fitted

  8. Pass130,090 miles (+1,179)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    130,090 miles
    Test number
    834330211519
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass128,911 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    128,911 miles
    Test number
    919580615419
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail128,894 miles (+2,251)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,894 miles
    Test number
    971499762028
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes rusty (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre just on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass126,643 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    126,643 miles
    Test number
    632148022471
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING JOINTS

  12. Fail126,629 miles (+3,524)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,629 miles
    Test number
    510213291059
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING JOINTS

  13. Pass123,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    123,105 miles
    Test number
    189360725193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail123,105 miles (+3,241)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,105 miles
    Test number
    246810425453
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass119,864 miles (+6,614)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    119,864 miles
    Test number
    457210954180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass113,250 miles (+1,350)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    113,250 miles
    Test number
    237885743407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass111,900 miles (+2,454)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    111,900 miles
    Test number
    929265522150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass109,446 miles (+2,637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    109,446 miles
    Test number
    557008911167
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass106,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    106,809 miles
    Test number
    910801410169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail106,809 miles (+4,689)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,809 miles
    Test number
    354695200150
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass102,120 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    102,120 miles
    Test number
    604149418333
    • NoteHandbrake only just meets requirements it would appear system requires adjustment or repair

  22. Fail102,120 miles (+5,351)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,120 miles
    Test number
    514119518353
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass96,769 miles (+63)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    96,769 miles
    Test number
    671253558033
    • NoteAdvisory comments as above except rear tyres now new,
    • NotePlay in o/s/r antiroll bar drop link, corrosion and slight pitting to front and rear brake discs, corrosion forming to o/s/f metal brake pipe,
    • NoteTyre sidewall slightly damaged n/s/r and n/s/r, perrishing to o/s/r tyre valve, o/s/f locking wheel nut cracked, weasher jets partially blocked.
    • NoteTyre tread depths; both front 1.6mm on inner edges and worn to legal limit, front 225/40/zr18. rear 265/35/zr18. o/s/r tyre 2.0mm, close to limit, n/s/r tyre 0.00mm below limit

  24. Fail96,706 miles (+5,359)2 dangerous4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,706 miles
    Test number
    882423548020
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NotePlay in o/s/r antiroll bar drop link, corrosion and slight pitting to front and rear brake discs, corrosion forming to o/s/f metal brake pipe,
    • NoteTyre sidewall slightly damaged n/s/r and n/s/r, perrishing to o/s/r tyre valve, o/s/f locking wheel nut cracked, weasher jets partially blocked.
    • NoteTyre tread depths; both front 1.6mm on inner edges and worn to legal limit, front 225/40/zr18. rear 265/35/zr18. o/s/r tyre 2.0mm, close to limit, n/s/r tyre 0.00mm below limit

  25. Pass91,347 miles (+366)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    91,347 miles
    Test number
    134184667442
    • NoteAdvisory comments as per previous vt32.

  26. Fail90,981 miles (+11,977)1 dangerous2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,981 miles
    Test number
    722273957084
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak, slight gas leaks from exhaust joints and clamps badly corrded.
    • NoteSmall scratches and dents to bodywork, slight damage to front number plate, n/s/r tyre approching wear limit of 1.6mm.
    • NoteStone chip to windscreen in swept area, rear indicators fadding.
    • NoteTread depths:both front on 4mm, n/s/r on 2.5mm, o/s/r on 3mm.
    • NoteTyre size:front:225/40/ZR18y, rear:265/35/ZR18w

  27. Pass79,004 miles (+46)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    79,004 miles
    Test number
    672013656075
    • NoteTYRE SIZE 225/40/ZR18Y REAR 265/35/ZR18Y N/S/FRONT 5mm O/S/FRONT 6mm N/S/REAR 5mm O/S/REAR 5mm

  28. Fail78,958 miles4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,958 miles
    Test number
    123002356424
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteTYRE SIZES FRONT 225/40/ZR/18Y REAR 265/35/ZR/18Y †N/S/FRONT 5mm O/S/FRONT 6mm N/S/REAR 5mm O/S/REAR 5mm

Questions about K55 XTY

Does K55 XTY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K55 XTY is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on K55 XTY?
The MOT on K55 XTY is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K55 XTY done?
K55 XTY was recorded at 133,853 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 2,686 miles a year.
Has K55 XTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K55 XTY has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on K55 XTY 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 K55 XTY find?
K55 XTY passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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