2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Porsche Cayenne MOT pass rate and common faults

1,861 MOT tests in 2024. 83.8% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

120Well above average
Passed first time83.8%
Failed or needed repairs16.2%
Typical mileage at test84,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,861 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    75 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    22 marked dangerous
  6. Road Wheels - attachment: fixing missing0.8%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.7%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.7%
    32 marked dangerous
  10. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    15 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.8%
  2. Suspension3.9%
  3. Lights & electrics3.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.8%
  5. Brakes2.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.5%
  7. Wheels1.2%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.4%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine2.6%

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: 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 2014 Porsche Cayenne?

In 2024, 83.8% of 2014 Porsche Cayenne cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,861 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 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 2014 Porsche Cayenne reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 120, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).