2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Porsche Panamera MOT pass rate and common faults

305 MOT tests in 2024. 81.0% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

136Well above average
Passed first time81.0%
Failed or needed repairs19.0%
Typical mileage at test79,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 305 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 cords2.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    27 marked dangerous
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.6%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    4 marked dangerous
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.0%
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.0%
  8. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side1.0%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    3 marked dangerous
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value0.7%
    2 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres8.9%
  2. Brakes6.6%
  3. Lights & electrics5.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.0%
  5. Suspension2.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.3%
  7. Body & chassis1.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.6%
  5. Flexible brake hoses: ferrule excessively corroded3.0%

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 2010 Porsche Panamera?

In 2024, 81.0% of 2010 Porsche Panamera cars passed their MOT first time, across 305 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

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

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; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2010 Porsche Panamera reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 136, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).