2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Porsche Cayenne MOT pass rate and common faults

1,278 MOT tests in 2024. 71.8% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

127Well above average
Passed first time71.8%
Failed or needed repairs28.2%
Typical mileage at test121,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,278 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working4.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    52 marked dangerous
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.2%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.8%
  6. Individual direction indicators: not working1.7%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high1.6%
  8. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened1.6%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics25.4%
  2. Brakes9.4%
  3. Tyres6.4%
  4. Emissions & leaks5.3%
  5. Suspension5.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.9%
  7. Body & chassis4.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.5%
  3. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened8.9%
  4. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened8.8%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.7%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2005 Porsche Cayenne?

In 2024, 71.8% of 2005 Porsche Cayenne cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,278 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Porsche Cayenne?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Porsche Cayenne reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 127, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).