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Porsche Cayman

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 3,387 cc

LA55 AKUMOT history

LA55 AKU is a silver petrol Porsche Cayman first used on 31 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 89,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

LA55 AKU silver Porsche Cayman – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Cayman, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
89,501 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,618 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 AKU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Cayman
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,387 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 AKU was last recorded at 89,501 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Nov 2020: 74,813 miles, lower than 77,768 miles on 23 May 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
89,498 miles · 17 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,618 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,501 miles
  • 2025 – 87,398 miles
  • 2024 – 85,334 miles
  • 2023 – 81,589 miles
  • 2022 – 77,475 miles
  • 2020 – 74,813 miles
  • 2019 – 77,768 miles
  • 2017 – 68,034 miles
  • 2016 – 65,107 miles
  • 2015 – 62,268 miles
  • 2014 – 60,537 miles
  • 2013 – 54,284 miles
  • 2012 – 46,841 miles
  • 2011 – 40,143 miles
  • 2010 – 35,336 miles
  • 2009 – 27,322 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,501 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play fork arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play fork arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play fork arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,501 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    89,501 miles
    Test number
    666441107173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play fork arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play fork arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play fork arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail89,498 miles (+2,100)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,498 miles
    Test number
    651223021756
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play fork arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play fork arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play fork arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass87,398 miles (+2,064)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    87,398 miles
    Test number
    865480857278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,334 miles (+3,745)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    85,334 miles
    Test number
    470027627645
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass81,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    81,589 miles
    Test number
    312241208575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail81,589 miles (+4,114)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,589 miles
    Test number
    581348487457
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass77,475 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    77,475 miles
    Test number
    234980750604
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail77,471 miles (+2,658)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,471 miles
    Test number
    182591297707
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass74,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    74,813 miles
    Test number
    484431613323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail74,813 miles (-2,955)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,813 miles
    Test number
    719406499702
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass77,768 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    77,768 miles
    Test number
    871909460550
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail77,767 miles (+9,733)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,767 miles
    Test number
    900726987235
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded one front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass68,034 miles (+2,927)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    68,034 miles
    Test number
    550659936817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,107 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    65,107 miles
    Test number
    491231869120
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail65,100 miles (+2,832)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,100 miles
    Test number
    809023561507
    • FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass62,268 miles (+1,731)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    62,268 miles
    Test number
    234866224830
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass60,537 miles (+6,253)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    60,537 miles
    Test number
    428895194228
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass54,284 miles (+7,443)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    54,284 miles
    Test number
    485434813152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,841 miles (+6,698)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    46,841 miles
    Test number
    235470812121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,143 miles (+4,807)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    40,143 miles
    Test number
    236617991031
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOff side and near side front inner brake disk slightly corroded

  21. Pass35,336 miles (+8,014)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    35,336 miles
    Test number
    173193910156
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass27,322 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    27,322 miles
    Test number
    493614219045
    • NoteUnder vehicle inspection hampered by extensive plastic shielding

Questions about LA55 AKU

Does LA55 AKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 AKU is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 AKU?
The MOT on LA55 AKU is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 AKU done?
LA55 AKU was recorded at 89,501 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 3,618 miles a year.
Has LA55 AKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 AKU has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LA55 AKU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Nov 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LA55 AKU find?
LA55 AKU passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play fork arm; nearside rear suspension arm ball joint has slight play fork arm; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play fork arm, and 1 more.

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