2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Porsche Cayenne MOT pass rate and common faults

1,793 MOT tests in 2024. 87.2% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time87.2%
Failed or needed repairs12.8%
Typical mileage at test61,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,793 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.5%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.0%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.7%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    59 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    39 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    23 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.8%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.6%
    19 marked dangerous
  9. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.6%
  2. Emissions & leaks2.2%
  3. Suspension2.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.1%
  5. Brakes1.3%
  6. Lights & electrics1.3%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.4%
  8. Body & chassis0.4%

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 thick9.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.3%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.6%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.4%

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: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2017 Porsche Cayenne?

In 2024, 87.2% of 2017 Porsche Cayenne cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,793 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Porsche Cayenne?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; coil spring: fractured or broken; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 Porsche Cayenne reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 109, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).