2010 Porsche Boxster · 3,135 MOT tests
2010 Porsche Boxster reliability
2010 Porsche Boxsters fail 8.5% of first MOT tests, 72% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 23 Boxster years (3,135 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Porsche Boxsters: 16.4%)
- 8.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Porsche Boxsters: 16.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 72% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 50,407
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,135
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 75% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- 2011 cars: 67% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- Strong point: suspension, 81% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Porsche Boxster
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics2.5%
- Suspension1.9%
- Tyres1.9%
- Brakes1.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.6%
- Steering0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 0.77%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.54%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.51%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.45%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 0.41%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.41%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (7.05%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.87%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (5.55%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.44%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (1.98%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (1.91%)
Other years
Every Porsche Boxster year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Porsche Boxster reliable?
2010 Porsche Boxsters fail 8.5% of first MOT tests, 72% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 23 Boxster years (3,135 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Porsche Boxster MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (0.77% of tests), headlamp aim set too high (0.54% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.51% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Porsche Boxster have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Porsche Boxster shows 50,407 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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