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Porsche Cayman S MOT Check

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

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86.4%

Avg Pass Rate

-3.7%

vs Porsche Avg

4

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Porsche Cayman S — MOT Reliability Overview

The Porsche Cayman S has an average MOT pass rate of 86.4%, which is 3.7 percentage points below the Porsche brand average of 90.1%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Cayman S is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Porsche Cayman S, 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 Cayman S performs at MOT across different model years.

2013

Based on 75 vehicles

85.3%Excellent
Porsche average: 90.1%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

2.2%

Mileage at 10yr

70k mi

2007

Based on 42 vehicles

85.7%Excellent
Porsche average: 90.1%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

16.7%

2006

Based on 123 vehicles

82.9%Good
Porsche average: 90.1%
Dangerous Defects

1.2%

Retest Rate

15.3%

0

Based on 122 vehicles

91.8%Excellent
Porsche average: 90.1%
Mileage at 5yr

65k mi

Where Failures Occur

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

Nearside

1.3%

Rear

1.3%

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 Cayman S

Porsche Cayman S — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Porsche Cayman S MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Porsche Cayman S?
The average MOT pass rate for the Porsche Cayman S is 86.4% 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 Cayman S?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Porsche Cayman S reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 86.4%, the Porsche Cayman S is rated as "Excellent" 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 Cayman S?
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 Cayman S?
Typical mileage for the Porsche Cayman S: 69,569 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Cayman S to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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