2012 Porsche Boxster · 4,554 MOT tests
2012 Porsche Boxster reliability
2012 Porsche Boxsters fail 8.8% of first MOT tests, 65% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 23 Boxster years (4,554 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Porsche Boxsters: 16.4%)
- 8.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Porsche Boxsters: 16.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 65% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 43,005
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,554
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 67% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 68% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 80% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Porsche Boxster
Fail rate by area
- Suspension3.1%
- Tyres1.9%
- Lights and electrics1.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.3%
- Brakes1.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.4%
- Body, chassis and structure0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 1.34%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Coil spring fractured or broken 0.94%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.7%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 0.55%
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 0.46%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 0.42%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.14%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (4.35%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.83%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (2.46%) · Brake pads wearing thin (1.76%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Porsche Boxster reliable?
2012 Porsche Boxsters fail 8.8% of first MOT tests, 65% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 23 Boxster years (4,554 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Porsche Boxster MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (1.34% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (0.94% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.7% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Porsche Boxster have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Porsche Boxster shows 43,005 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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