2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Porsche Cayenne MOT pass rate and common faults

2,758 MOT tests in 2024. 85.5% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

112Well above average
Passed first time85.5%
Failed or needed repairs14.5%
Typical mileage at test69,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,758 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.3%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    61 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.2%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    40 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    28 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.7%
  10. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.1%
  2. Lights & electrics3.8%
  3. Suspension2.5%
  4. Emissions & leaks2.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.2%
  6. Brakes1.6%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.1%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.9%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.8%

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 2016 Porsche Cayenne?

In 2024, 85.5% of 2016 Porsche Cayenne cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,758 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 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 2016 Porsche Cayenne reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 112, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).