2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Porsche Cayenne MOT pass rate and common faults

2,341 MOT tests in 2024. 86.1% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

117Well above average
Passed first time86.1%
Failed or needed repairs13.9%
Typical mileage at test77,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,341 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.0%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.9%
    42 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.9%
    45 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    40 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.7%
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.6%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.6%
  2. Lights & electrics3.3%
  3. Emissions & leaks2.3%
  4. Suspension2.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.3%
  6. Brakes2.1%
  7. Wheels0.6%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.1%

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 2015 Porsche Cayenne?

In 2024, 86.1% of 2015 Porsche Cayenne cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,341 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Porsche Cayenne?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; 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 2015 Porsche Cayenne reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 117, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).