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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,179 cc

L40 KLYMOT history

L40 KLY is a black petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 17 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 94,509 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

L40 KLY black Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
94,509 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,696 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 KLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 KLY was last recorded at 94,509 miles on 20 May 2026, 7,187 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,322 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,187 miles
Average per year
3,696 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,509 miles
  • 2025 – 87,322 miles
  • 2024 – 85,863 miles
  • 2022 – 83,904 miles
  • 2021 – 78,334 miles
  • 2020 – 72,755 miles
  • 2019 – 68,342 miles
  • 2018 – 65,385 miles
  • 2017 – 63,974 miles
  • 2016 – 63,264 miles
  • 2015 – 62,176 miles
  • 2014 – 60,584 miles
  • 2013 – 58,475 miles
  • 2012 – 55,986 miles
  • 2011 – 51,578 miles
  • 2009 – 33,712 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,509 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,509 miles (+7,187)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    94,509 miles
    Test number
    136326884919
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass87,322 miles (+1,459)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    87,322 miles
    Test number
    408289183302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass85,863 miles (+1,959)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    85,863 miles
    Test number
    952382650503
    • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm on tread, bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

  4. Pass83,904 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    83,904 miles
    Test number
    971607073277
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail83,882 miles (+5,548)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,882 miles
    Test number
    594800035343
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass78,334 miles (+5,579)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    78,334 miles
    Test number
    457082244178
    • AdvisoryManufactures body, engine, sill under trays / covers fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass72,755 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    72,755 miles
    Test number
    926394534449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail72,754 miles (+4,412)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,754 miles
    Test number
    605899074561
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass68,342 miles (+2,957)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    68,342 miles
    Test number
    877824945800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,385 miles (+1,411)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    65,385 miles
    Test number
    974224829395
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass63,974 miles (+710)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    63,974 miles
    Test number
    343009575660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,264 miles (+1,088)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    63,264 miles
    Test number
    667488846571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,176 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    62,176 miles
    Test number
    195443705268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail62,174 miles (+1,590)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,174 miles
    Test number
    408254395138
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass60,584 miles (+59)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    60,584 miles
    Test number
    629733164104
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail60,525 miles (+2,050)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,525 miles
    Test number
    116889744110
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass58,475 miles (+2,489)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    58,475 miles
    Test number
    255558223199
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail55,986 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,986 miles
    Test number
    137623002116
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteAll brake discs have surface corrosion.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass55,986 miles (+4,408)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    55,986 miles
    Test number
    197493802120
    • NoteAll brake discs have surface corrosion.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass51,578 miles (+17,866)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    51,578 miles
    Test number
    266418081060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,712 miles (+2,722)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    33,712 miles
    Test number
    963882139263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    30,990 miles
    Test number
    483882779048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 KLY

Does L40 KLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 KLY is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 KLY?
The MOT on L40 KLY is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 KLY done?
L40 KLY was recorded at 94,509 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 3,696 miles a year.
Has L40 KLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 KLY has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on L40 KLY 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 L40 KLY find?
L40 KLY passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexy hose; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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