2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Porsche Cayenne MOT pass rate and common faults

901 MOT tests in 2024. 74.0% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

132Well above average
Passed first time74.0%
Failed or needed repairs26.0%
Typical mileage at test118,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 901 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.7%
  2. Position lamp: not working2.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    31 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.9%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    19 marked dangerous
  7. Flexible brake hoses: excessively deteriorated1.2%
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.2%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics18.0%
  2. Brakes9.2%
  3. Tyres6.7%
  4. Emissions & leaks6.2%
  5. Suspension4.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.2%
  7. Body & chassis2.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.3%
  4. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened8.0%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.4%

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: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. 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 2006 Porsche Cayenne?

In 2024, 74.0% of 2006 Porsche Cayenne cars passed their MOT first time, across 901 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Porsche Cayenne?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; position lamp: not working; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Porsche Cayenne reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 132, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).