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Porsche Boxster

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 3,200 cc

X231 CPAMOT history

X231 CPA is a black petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 74,507 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

X231 CPA black Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
74,507 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,272 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X231 CPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X231 CPA was last recorded at 74,507 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 678 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,829 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
678 miles
Average per year
1,272 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,507 miles
  • 2025 – 73,829 miles
  • 2024 – 73,335 miles
  • 2022 – 72,553 miles
  • 2021 – 71,702 miles
  • 2019 – 67,070 miles
  • 2018 – 61,637 miles
  • 2017 – 60,930 miles
  • 2016 – 60,216 miles
  • 2015 – 58,424 miles
  • 2014 – 58,411 miles
  • 2013 – 57,481 miles
  • 2012 – 56,661 miles
  • 2011 – 56,286 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,507 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Fuel filler cap seal in poor condition.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 29 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,507 miles (+678)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    74,507 miles
    Test number
    796009963889
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass73,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    73,829 miles
    Test number
    807690836146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail73,827 miles (+492)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,827 miles
    Test number
    774891064790
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass73,335 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    73,335 miles
    Test number
    180911277004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail73,322 miles (+769)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,322 miles
    Test number
    996376867669
    • MajorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Around(x4) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass72,553 miles (+851)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    72,553 miles
    Test number
    889284229677
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass71,702 miles (+1,897)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    71,702 miles
    Test number
    179380254135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,805 miles (+2,735)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    69,805 miles
    Test number
    284434626506
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass67,070 miles (+3,994)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    67,070 miles
    Test number
    997592988592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,076 miles (+1,439)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    63,076 miles
    Test number
    347683085769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,637 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    61,637 miles
    Test number
    422068529420
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal in poor condition.

  12. Fail61,613 miles (+683)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,613 miles
    Test number
    415527096108
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are badly worn on inner edge, suspect wheel alignment reqs adjustment.
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal in poor condition.

  13. Pass60,930 miles (+714)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    60,930 miles
    Test number
    991119112394
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES
    • AdvisoryN/S/F HEADLAMP MAIN BEAM PATTERN IS POOR
    • AdvisorySLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM POWER STEERING PIPE

  14. Pass60,216 miles (+1,792)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    60,216 miles
    Test number
    841882386488
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass58,424 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    58,424 miles
    Test number
    927960515042
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail58,411 miles (+930)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,411 miles
    Test number
    917634664332
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass57,481 miles (+820)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    57,481 miles
    Test number
    149570643328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    56,661 miles
    Test number
    598302742378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail56,661 miles (+375)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,661 miles
    Test number
    455252142466
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

  20. Pass56,286 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    56,286 miles
    Test number
    157154461332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail56,285 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,285 miles
    Test number
    397803561396
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Questions about X231 CPA

Does X231 CPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X231 CPA is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X231 CPA?
The MOT on X231 CPA is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X231 CPA done?
X231 CPA was recorded at 74,507 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 1,272 miles a year.
Has X231 CPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X231 CPA has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on X231 CPA 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 X231 CPA find?
X231 CPA passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear oil leak, but not excessive.

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