2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Porsche Cayenne MOT pass rate and common faults

1,927 MOT tests in 2024. 81.3% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

127Well above average
Passed first time81.3%
Failed or needed repairs18.7%
Typical mileage at test100,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,927 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    119 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    48 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too high1.2%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    26 marked dangerous
  7. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.6%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.6%
  9. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.5%
  2. Lights & electrics5.7%
  3. Suspension5.1%
  4. Brakes4.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.2%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  8. Body & chassis0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.4%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.5%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.8%

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 2012 Porsche Cayenne?

In 2024, 81.3% of 2012 Porsche Cayenne cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,927 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Porsche Cayenne?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2012 Porsche Cayenne reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 127, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).