2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Porsche Cayenne MOT pass rate and common faults

2,149 MOT tests in 2024. 83.0% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

124Well above average
Passed first time83.0%
Failed or needed repairs17.0%
Typical mileage at test93,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,149 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    93 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
    47 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.0%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    30 marked dangerous
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.7%
  9. Headlamp aim: too high0.6%
  10. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.7%
  2. Lights & electrics4.7%
  3. Suspension4.4%
  4. Brakes4.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.9%
  8. Wheels0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.1%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine6.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.5%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.2%

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 2013 Porsche Cayenne?

In 2024, 83.0% of 2013 Porsche Cayenne cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,149 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Porsche Cayenne?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2013 Porsche Cayenne reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 124, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).