2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Porsche Cayenne MOT pass rate and common faults

697 MOT tests in 2024. 71.2% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

125Well above average
Passed first time71.2%
Failed or needed repairs28.8%
Typical mileage at test113,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 697 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.3%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.7%
    34 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.2%
  5. Position lamp: not working2.2%
  6. Decelerometer (sp): efficiency below requirements1.7%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    21 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp aim: too high1.6%
  10. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics19.4%
  2. Brakes9.3%
  3. Tyres7.2%
  4. Suspension6.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks5.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.6%
  7. Body & chassis2.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.6%
  4. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened5.7%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine5.6%

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 2007 Porsche Cayenne?

In 2024, 71.2% of 2007 Porsche Cayenne cars passed their MOT first time, across 697 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Porsche Cayenne?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; coil spring: fractured or broken; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Porsche Cayenne reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 125, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).