2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Porsche Boxster MOT pass rate and common faults

1,170 MOT tests in 2024. 91.8% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

131Well above average
Passed first time91.8%
Failed or needed repairs8.2%
Typical mileage at test38,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,170 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    29 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    17 marked dangerous
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.7%
  5. Headlamp aim: too high0.5%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.5%
  7. Washers: not working0.3%
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.3%
  9. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits0.3%
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres3.9%
  2. Lights & electrics1.8%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.6%
  4. Suspension1.1%
  5. Brakes1.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  7. Body & chassis0.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm6.2%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.2%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.3%

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 2014 Porsche Boxster?

In 2024, 91.8% of 2014 Porsche Boxster cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,170 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Porsche Boxster?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2014 Porsche Boxster reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 131, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).