2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Porsche Cayenne MOT pass rate and common faults

889 MOT tests in 2024. 81.8% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

137Well above average
Passed first time81.8%
Failed or needed repairs18.2%
Typical mileage at test110,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 889 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.4%
    56 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.9%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.0%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.7%
    7 marked dangerous
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.7%
  7. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault0.7%
  8. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.6%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps0.6%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.3%
  2. Suspension5.7%
  3. Lights & electrics4.2%
  4. Brakes3.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.8%
  7. Number plates & VIN1.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.4%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.3%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.2%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 Cayenne?

In 2024, 81.8% of 2010 Porsche Cayenne cars passed their MOT first time, across 889 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

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

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2010 Porsche Cayenne reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 137, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).