2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Porsche Macan MOT pass rate and common faults

3,604 MOT tests in 2024. 94.3% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time94.3%
Failed or needed repairs5.7%
Typical mileage at test28,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,604 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 cords1.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    112 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
    38 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp aim: too high0.5%
  5. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.3%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.2%
    18 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.2%
  8. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.2%
  9. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.1%
  10. Washers: not working0.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres3.9%
  2. Lights & electrics1.1%
  3. Brakes0.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.4%
  5. Number plates & VIN0.2%
  6. Suspension0.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.1%
  8. Body & chassis0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.3%
  3. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.0%

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 2020 Porsche Macan?

In 2024, 94.3% of 2020 Porsche Macan cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,604 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Porsche Macan?

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 ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Porsche Macan 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).