2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Porsche Boxster MOT pass rate and common faults

768 MOT tests in 2024. 90.4% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

146Well above average
Passed first time90.4%
Failed or needed repairs9.6%
Typical mileage at test49,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 768 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.5%
    9 marked dangerous
  4. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    4 marked dangerous
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded0.4%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    6 marked dangerous
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.4%
  9. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres2.6%
  2. Lights & electrics2.5%
  3. Brakes2.1%
  4. Suspension1.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.5%
  7. Body & chassis0.5%
  8. Steering0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.1%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.6%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.5%

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: 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 2011 Porsche Boxster?

In 2024, 90.4% of 2011 Porsche Boxster cars passed their MOT first time, across 768 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Porsche Boxster?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2011 Porsche Boxster reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 146, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).