BD52 KNK

2003 PORSCHE — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
PORSCHE
Year
2003
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
3600 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
24 July 2026 (40 days away)
Last recorded mileage
32,175 mi

AI verdict AVOID 45/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2003 Porsche has 27 MOT tests on record with a 74% pass rate and 32,175 miles. The vehicle's low mileage for its age, combined with a 2019 service gap and recurring issues, makes it a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage, averaging only 4,357 miles per year, with a significant 2019 service gap and inconsistent usage patterns.

Things to check

  • Dangerous tyre defect recorded on 2020-04-01 (Apr 2020 FAIL).
  • Major brake failure on 2024-07-24 (Jul 2024 FAIL).
  • Recurring major headlamp failures across 2018, 2020, 2022, 2024, 2025 tests.
  • Recurring major suspension arm failures across 2018, 2020, 2022, 2024, 2025 tests.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2025): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 7 historical failures

Mileage history

May 2006: 32,175 mi PASSMay 2006: 32,462 mi PASSMay 2007: 38,051 mi PASSMay 2008: 42,815 mi PASSMay 2009: 47,607 mi FAILMay 2009: 47,617 mi PASSApr 2010: 52,002 mi PASSApr 2011: 56,277 mi PASSMay 2012: 62,014 mi PASSAug 2013: 66,247 mi PASSAug 2014: 69,800 mi PASSSep 2015: 73,451 mi PASSDec 2016: 75,760 mi FAILDec 2016: 75,760 mi PASSOct 2017: 79,018 mi PASSOct 2018: 83,275 mi FAILOct 2018: 83,280 mi PASSApr 2020: 88,421 mi FAILApr 2020: 88,426 mi PASSApr 2021: 90,912 mi PASSApr 2022: 93,397 mi FAILMay 2022: 93,473 mi PASSJun 2023: 95,957 mi PASSJul 2024: 97,235 mi FAILJul 2024: 97,236 mi PASSJun 2025: 97,945 mi FAIL98k65k32kMay 2006Jun 2025

MOT test history — 20/27 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2006 PASS 32,175 mi None recorded
May 2006 PASS 32,462 mi None recorded
May 2007 PASS 38,051 mi None recorded
May 2008 PASS 42,815 mi None recorded
May 2009 FAIL 47,607 mi
FAIL Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
May 2009 PASS 47,617 mi None recorded
Apr 2010 PASS 52,002 mi None recorded
Apr 2011 PASS 56,277 mi None recorded
May 2012 PASS 62,014 mi None recorded
Aug 2013 PASS 66,247 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Aug 2014 PASS 69,800 mi None recorded
Sep 2015 PASS 73,451 mi None recorded
Dec 2016 FAIL 75,760 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Dec 2016 PASS 75,760 mi None recorded
Oct 2017 PASS 79,018 mi
ADVISORY engine covers and under trays fitted
Oct 2018 FAIL 83,275 mi
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Road wheel fractured MARKED (5.2.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oct 2018 PASS 83,280 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Apr 2020 FAIL 88,421 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play central wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Apr 2020 PASS 88,426 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play central wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Apr 2021 PASS 90,912 mi
ADVISORY engine covers fitted/under trays fitted
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Apr 2022 FAIL 93,397 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front fuel cap sealing rubber deteriorated
May 2022 PASS 93,473 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Jun 2023 PASS 95,957 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY slight oil leak
Jul 2024 FAIL 97,235 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Jul 2024 PASS 97,236 mi None recorded
Jun 2025 FAIL 97,945 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Washer jet blocked
ADVISORY Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Jul 2025 PASS —
ADVISORY Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MINOR Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BD52 KNK, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.