2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Porsche Panamera MOT pass rate and common faults

440 MOT tests in 2024. 89.1% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time89.1%
Failed or needed repairs10.9%
Typical mileage at test30,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 440 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.6%
    30 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.4%
    11 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    7 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    8 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.5%
  7. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.5%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.5%
    3 marked dangerous
  9. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.2%
  10. Steering arm: deformed0.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres10.7%
  2. Lights & electrics0.7%
  3. Brakes0.7%
  4. Wheels0.5%
  5. Seat belts & airbags0.2%
  6. Steering0.2%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.2%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.4%
  3. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.3%
  4. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.3%

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 2020 Porsche Panamera?

In 2024, 89.1% of 2020 Porsche Panamera cars passed their MOT first time, across 440 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Porsche Panamera?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Porsche Panamera reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).