2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Porsche Cayman MOT pass rate and common faults

530 MOT tests in 2024. 86.4% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

145Well above average
Passed first time86.4%
Failed or needed repairs13.6%
Typical mileage at test62,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 530 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.3%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.1%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded0.9%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.9%
    10 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    8 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.8%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.8%
  9. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits0.8%
  10. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes4.3%
  2. Tyres3.6%
  3. Lights & electrics3.4%
  4. Suspension3.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.3%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.8%
  8. Steering0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.0%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.6%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine2.6%

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 2010 Porsche Cayman?

In 2024, 86.4% of 2010 Porsche Cayman cars passed their MOT first time, across 530 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Porsche Cayman?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2010 Porsche Cayman reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 145, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).