2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 Porsche Cayman MOT pass rate and common faults

347 MOT tests in 2024. 91.6% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

143Well above average
Passed first time91.6%
Failed or needed repairs8.4%
Typical mileage at test47,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 347 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.2%
  2. Headlamp aim: too high0.9%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.9%
  4. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits0.9%
  5. Headlamp aim: too low0.9%
  6. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits0.6%
  7. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits0.6%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.6%
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.6%
  10. Headlamp aim not tested: unable to be tested0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics4.0%
  2. Brakes2.9%
  3. Emissions & leaks2.9%
  4. Tyres1.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.2%
  6. Suspension0.9%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.3%
  8. Steering0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.9%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.1%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively 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: rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. 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 Cayman?

In 2024, 91.6% of 2012 Porsche Cayman cars passed their MOT first time, across 347 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

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

The most common failure reasons were rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; headlamp aim: too high; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Porsche Cayman reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 143, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).