2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Porsche Cayman MOT pass rate and common faults

983 MOT tests in 2024. 92.5% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time92.5%
Failed or needed repairs7.5%
Typical mileage at test22,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 983 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    23 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    11 marked dangerous
  4. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.5%
  5. Washers: not working0.4%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.4%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.4%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.3%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.2%
  10. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded0.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.2%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.1%
  3. Lights & electrics0.9%
  4. Number plates & VIN0.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  6. Brakes0.6%
  7. Suspension0.2%
  8. Wheels0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.1%
  4. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre1.9%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm1.7%

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: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2019 Porsche Cayman?

In 2024, 92.5% of 2019 Porsche Cayman cars passed their MOT first time, across 983 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Porsche Cayman?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Porsche Cayman reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 109, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).