2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Porsche Boxster MOT pass rate and common faults

791 MOT tests in 2024. 89.1% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

150Well above average
Passed first time89.1%
Failed or needed repairs10.9%
Typical mileage at test54,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 791 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    25 marked dangerous
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.4%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.1%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.5%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded0.5%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.5%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.4%
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.4%
  9. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics3.3%
  2. Suspension3.2%
  3. Brakes3.0%
  4. Tyres2.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.9%
  7. Steering0.9%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded8.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.9%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.5%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2010 Porsche Boxster?

In 2024, 89.1% of 2010 Porsche Boxster cars passed their MOT first time, across 791 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Porsche Boxster?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; coil spring: fractured or broken; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Porsche Boxster reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 150, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).