2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Porsche Boxster MOT pass rate and common faults

1,049 MOT tests in 2024. 93.2% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

127Well above average
Passed first time93.2%
Failed or needed repairs6.8%
Typical mileage at test32,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,049 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    24 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.7%
  3. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    8 marked dangerous
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.6%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.3%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres2.7%
  2. Lights & electrics1.6%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.3%
  4. Brakes1.2%
  5. Suspension1.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  7. Body & chassis0.3%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm6.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.5%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.3%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre1.7%

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 2015 Porsche Boxster?

In 2024, 93.2% of 2015 Porsche Boxster cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,049 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 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; headlamp aim: too high. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2015 Porsche Boxster reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 127, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).