2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Porsche Cayman MOT pass rate and common faults

1,049 MOT tests in 2024. 92.0% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

138Well above average
Passed first time92.0%
Failed or needed repairs8.0%
Typical mileage at test47,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,049 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    17 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.5%
  4. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits0.5%
  5. Headlamp aim: too high0.5%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.4%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded0.4%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases0.3%
  9. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.3%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres2.2%
  2. Lights & electrics1.9%
  3. Suspension1.6%
  4. Brakes1.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.0%
  7. Body & chassis0.6%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.5%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded7.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.3%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%

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 2013 Porsche Cayman?

In 2024, 92.0% of 2013 Porsche Cayman cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,049 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Porsche Cayman?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2013 Porsche Cayman reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 138, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).