2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Porsche Cayenne MOT pass rate and common faults

1,197 MOT tests in 2024. 82.7% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

134Well above average
Passed first time82.7%
Failed or needed repairs17.3%
Typical mileage at test107,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,197 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    68 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    25 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
    35 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    22 marked dangerous
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.8%
  8. Road Wheels - attachment: fixing missing0.8%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.7%
  10. Headlamp aim: too high0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.3%
  2. Lights & electrics5.8%
  3. Brakes4.9%
  4. Suspension4.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  7. Wheels0.9%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.4%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.5%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.8%

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 2011 Porsche Cayenne?

In 2024, 82.7% of 2011 Porsche Cayenne cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,197 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Porsche Cayenne?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2011 Porsche Cayenne reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 134, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).