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Porsche Boxster

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,500 cc

S43 KAMMOT history

S43 KAM is a silver petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 15 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 9 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 47,191 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2025.

S43 KAM silver Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Apr 2026
Mileage
47,191 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,582 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S43 KAM
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
15 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S43 KAM was last recorded at 47,191 miles on 10 Apr 2025, 710 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Sept 2009: 32,629 miles, lower than 33,371 miles on 13 Sept 2008.

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
46,481 miles · 8 May 2024
Between the last two tests
710 miles
Average per year
1,582 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 47,191 miles
  • 2024 – 46,481 miles
  • 2023 – 46,386 miles
  • 2022 – 45,932 miles
  • 2021 – 45,889 miles
  • 2019 – 45,140 miles
  • 2018 – 43,564 miles
  • 2017 – 41,597 miles
  • 2016 – 40,817 miles
  • 2015 – 40,327 miles
  • 2014 – 39,087 miles
  • 2012 – 38,495 miles
  • 2011 – 37,831 miles
  • 2010 – 37,015 miles
  • 2009 – 32,629 miles
  • 2008 – 33,371 miles
  • 2007 – 26,482 miles
  • 2006 – 17,778 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,191 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

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, 2019–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play all 4 on car

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,191 miles (+710)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    47,191 miles
    Test number
    507524588529
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  2. Pass46,481 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2025
    Odometer
    46,481 miles
    Test number
    598174446219
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail46,475 miles (+89)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,475 miles
    Test number
    394319291137
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass46,386 miles (+454)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    46,386 miles
    Test number
    893724931769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass45,932 miles (+43)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    45,932 miles
    Test number
    557858531429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass45,889 miles (+10)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    45,889 miles
    Test number
    365664981408
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play all 4 on car (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe by flexi. (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  7. Fail45,879 miles (+739)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,879 miles
    Test number
    802447195574
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe from front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play all 4 on car (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe by flexi. (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  8. Pass45,140 miles (+1,576)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    45,140 miles
    Test number
    486229672789
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass43,564 miles (+1,967)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    43,564 miles
    Test number
    332686211569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,597 miles (+780)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    41,597 miles
    Test number
    770845175194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,817 miles (+490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    40,817 miles
    Test number
    803662385157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass40,327 miles (+1,240)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    40,327 miles
    Test number
    738892245154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,087 miles (+592)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    39,087 miles
    Test number
    517297424179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass38,495 miles (+664)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    38,495 miles
    Test number
    476637322471
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass37,831 miles (+816)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    37,831 miles
    Test number
    438988471204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass37,015 miles (+16)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    37,015 miles
    Test number
    541107250289
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront tyres worn inner edges

  17. Fail36,999 miles (+4,370)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,999 miles
    Test number
    730817440295
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront tyres worn inner edges

  18. Pass32,629 miles (-742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    32,629 miles
    Test number
    183717459270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass33,371 miles (+6,889)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    33,371 miles
    Test number
    562157358260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass26,482 miles (+8,704)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    26,482 miles
    Test number
    883340367248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    17,778 miles
    Test number
    563630456242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S43 KAM

Does S43 KAM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S43 KAM expired on 9 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S43 KAM?
The MOT on S43 KAM expired on 9 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S43 KAM done?
S43 KAM was recorded at 47,191 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2025, an average of 1,582 miles a year.
Has S43 KAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S43 KAM has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2024.
Has the mileage on S43 KAM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Sept 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S43 KAM find?
S43 KAM passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front nail in tyre; nearside rear nail in tyre.

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