2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Porsche Cayenne MOT pass rate and common faults

3,170 MOT tests in 2024. 92.5% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time92.5%
Failed or needed repairs7.5%
Typical mileage at test38,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,170 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 cords1.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    58 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    36 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.6%
    37 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.5%
    34 marked dangerous
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.5%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.2%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.2%
  9. Headlamp aim: too high0.2%
  10. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.0%
  2. Brakes1.1%
  3. Suspension1.0%
  4. Lights & electrics0.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.5%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.2%
  8. Body & chassis0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.8%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.6%

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: 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 2019 Porsche Cayenne?

In 2024, 92.5% of 2019 Porsche Cayenne cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,170 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 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; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 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).