2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Porsche Cayman MOT pass rate and common faults

1,191 MOT tests in 2024. 91.9% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

131Well above average
Passed first time91.9%
Failed or needed repairs8.1%
Typical mileage at test43,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,191 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    30 marked dangerous
  2. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.9%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.7%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.7%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded0.6%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.6%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    10 marked dangerous
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.4%
  9. Headlamp aim: too high0.3%
  10. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres2.9%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.5%
  3. Brakes1.6%
  4. Lights & electrics1.4%
  5. Suspension1.3%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.3%
  8. Wheels0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.7%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.5%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.5%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2014 Porsche Cayman?

In 2024, 91.9% of 2014 Porsche Cayman cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,191 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Porsche Cayman?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; washers: provides insufficient washer liquid; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2014 Porsche Cayman reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 131, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).