2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Porsche Cayenne MOT pass rate and common faults

814 MOT tests in 2024. 76.4% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

131Well above average
Passed first time76.4%
Failed or needed repairs23.6%
Typical mileage at test117,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 814 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5%
    19 marked dangerous
  4. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.5%
  5. Position lamp: not working1.4%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    24 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.2%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.2%
  9. Headlamp aim: too high1.1%
  10. Headlamp aim: too low1.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics12.8%
  2. Brakes6.4%
  3. Tyres6.3%
  4. Suspension5.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.7%
  7. Seat belts & airbags1.2%
  8. Body & chassis1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.7%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.2%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2009 Porsche Cayenne?

In 2024, 76.4% of 2009 Porsche Cayenne cars passed their MOT first time, across 814 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Porsche Cayenne?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Porsche Cayenne reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 131, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).