2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Porsche Panamera MOT pass rate and common faults

708 MOT tests in 2024. 86.0% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

129Well above average
Passed first time86.0%
Failed or needed repairs14.0%
Typical mileage at test83,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 708 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.1%
    36 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    26 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.8%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.7%
  6. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.6%
  7. Rear fog lamp: not working0.6%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.4%
    7 marked dangerous
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.6%
  2. Suspension4.4%
  3. Lights & electrics4.4%
  4. Brakes3.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.7%
  8. Steering0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.5%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine3.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.1%

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 Panamera?

In 2024, 86.0% of 2013 Porsche Panamera cars passed their MOT first time, across 708 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

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

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

Is the 2013 Porsche Panamera reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 129, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).