2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Porsche Boxster MOT pass rate and common faults

817 MOT tests in 2024. 90.5% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

155Well above average
Passed first time90.5%
Failed or needed repairs9.6%
Typical mileage at test59,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 817 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.6%
    8 marked dangerous
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.5%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded0.4%
  5. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.4%
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.4%
  8. Rear fog lamp: not working0.4%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.4%
  10. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.4%
    4 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension3.4%
  2. Lights & electrics2.9%
  3. Brakes2.3%
  4. Tyres1.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.5%
  7. Steering0.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.6%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded8.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.7%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine2.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2009 Porsche Boxster?

In 2024, 90.5% of 2009 Porsche Boxster cars passed their MOT first time, across 817 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Porsche Boxster?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2009 Porsche Boxster reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 155, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).