2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Porsche Panamera MOT pass rate and common faults

611 MOT tests in 2024. 84.5% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

131Well above average
Passed first time84.5%
Failed or needed repairs15.5%
Typical mileage at test86,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 611 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.1%
    35 marked dangerous
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    24 marked dangerous
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.3%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.0%
  8. Electronic parking brake: warning indicates a malfunction1.0%
  9. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.2%
  2. Brakes4.3%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.6%
  4. Suspension2.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.5%
  6. Lights & electrics2.3%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.5%
  8. Body & chassis0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.9%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine4.1%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm3.9%

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: tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. 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 2012 Porsche Panamera?

In 2024, 84.5% of 2012 Porsche Panamera cars passed their MOT first time, across 611 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Porsche Panamera?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2012 Porsche Panamera 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).