Porsche Cayenne MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Porsche Cayenne. Check any Cayenne by registration number below.

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84.3%

Avg Pass Rate

-5.8%

vs Porsche Avg

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Porsche Cayenne — MOT Reliability Overview

The Porsche Cayenne has an average MOT pass rate of 84.3%, which is 5.8 percentage points below the Porsche brand average of 90.1%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Cayenne is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Porsche Cayenne fails its MOT are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. If you are preparing your Cayenne for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Typical mileage for the Cayenne is around 44,000 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used Cayenne, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Porsche Cayenne, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Porsche Cayenne performs at MOT across different model years.

2022

Based on 81 vehicles

98.8%Excellent

Porsche average: 90.1%

Dangerous Defects

1.2%

Retest Rate

1.2%

Mileage at 3yr

41k mi

2021

Based on 3,915 vehicles

95.7%Excellent

Porsche average: 90.1%

Dangerous Defects

1.1%

Retest Rate

5.5%

Mileage at 3yr

43k mi

2020

Based on 8,925 vehicles

95.8%Excellent

Porsche average: 90.1%

Dangerous Defects

0.9%

Retest Rate

4.8%

Mileage at 3yr

44k mi

Mileage at 5yr

63k mi

2019

Based on 11,690 vehicles

95.4%Excellent

Porsche average: 90.1%

Dangerous Defects

1.1%

Retest Rate

5.2%

Mileage at 3yr

43k mi

Mileage at 5yr

66k mi

2018

Based on 6,684 vehicles

92.4%Excellent

Porsche average: 90.1%

Dangerous Defects

1.7%

Retest Rate

9.1%

Mileage at 5yr

68k mi

2017

Based on 6,265 vehicles

91.4%Excellent

Porsche average: 90.1%

Dangerous Defects

1.8%

Retest Rate

8.9%

Mileage at 5yr

77k mi

2016

Based on 9,523 vehicles

90.9%Excellent

Porsche average: 90.1%

Dangerous Defects

1.7%

Retest Rate

9.3%

2015

Based on 8,149 vehicles

91.8%Excellent

Porsche average: 90.1%

Dangerous Defects

1.7%

Retest Rate

8.5%

Mileage at 10yr

138k mi

2014

Based on 6,875 vehicles

89.1%Excellent

Porsche average: 90.1%

Dangerous Defects

1.7%

Retest Rate

13.1%

Mileage at 10yr

138k mi

2013

Based on 7,766 vehicles

88.8%Excellent

Porsche average: 90.1%

Dangerous Defects

2.1%

Retest Rate

11.7%

Mileage at 10yr

144k mi

2012

Based on 6,365 vehicles

87.0%Excellent

Porsche average: 90.1%

Dangerous Defects

2.5%

Retest Rate

14.7%

Mileage at 10yr

146k mi

2011

Based on 3,805 vehicles

88.1%Excellent

Porsche average: 90.1%

Dangerous Defects

2.6%

Retest Rate

14.5%

2010

Based on 2,758 vehicles

87.5%Excellent

Porsche average: 90.1%

Dangerous Defects

2.4%

Retest Rate

11.9%

2009

Based on 2,535 vehicles

83.0%Good

Porsche average: 90.1%

Dangerous Defects

2.7%

Retest Rate

15.5%

2008

Based on 1,846 vehicles

84.2%Good

Porsche average: 90.1%

Dangerous Defects

3.0%

Retest Rate

10.7%

2007

Based on 2,151 vehicles

79.7%Good

Porsche average: 90.1%

Dangerous Defects

4.0%

Retest Rate

21.3%

2006

Based on 2,860 vehicles

83.4%Good

Porsche average: 90.1%

Dangerous Defects

2.6%

Retest Rate

14.6%

2005

Based on 3,810 vehicles

81.5%Good

Porsche average: 90.1%

Dangerous Defects

3.0%

Retest Rate

19.5%

2004

Based on 3,416 vehicles

81.3%Good

Porsche average: 90.1%

Dangerous Defects

3.1%

Retest Rate

13.7%

2003

Based on 1,634 vehicles

81.0%Good

Porsche average: 90.1%

Dangerous Defects

3.1%

Retest Rate

19.3%

2002

Based on 10,000 vehicles

0.8%Poor

Porsche average: 90.1%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

0.1%

Mileage at 3yr

26k mi

Mileage at 5yr

44k mi

Mileage at 10yr

85k mi

0

Based on 31,671 vehicles

87.6%Excellent

Porsche average: 90.1%

Mileage at 5yr

77k mi

Top MOT Failures — Porsche Cayenne

The most common reasons a Porsche Cayenne fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

1.7%

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened

1.6%

Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

1.6%

Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction

1.5%

An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction

1.2%

Porsche Cayenne Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

1.2%

Typical Mileage — Porsche Cayenne

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2002 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used Cayenne.

At 3 Years

26,000

miles

At 5 Years

44,000

miles

At 10 Years

85,000

miles

Other Porsche Models

Compare MOT reliability across Porsche models.

Porsche Cayman

95.7% pass rate

Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport

88.4% pass rate

Porsche 911 Carrera 4 S

100.0% pass rate

Porsche 911 Carrera

99.1% pass rate

Porsche Carrera Gt

87.5% pass rate

Porsche Panamera 4s E-hybrid S-a

86.8% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Porsche Cayenne

Porsche Cayenne — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Porsche Cayenne MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Porsche Cayenne?

The average MOT pass rate for the Porsche Cayenne is 84.3% compared to the Porsche average of 90.1%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Porsche Cayenne?

The most common MOT failures on the Porsche Cayenne are: A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (1.7%), A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened (1.6%), Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (1.6%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Porsche Cayenne reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 84.3%, the Porsche Cayenne is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Porsche Cayenne?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Porsche Cayenne?

Typical mileage for the Porsche Cayenne: 41,437 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Cayenne to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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