Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S
From 242 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 11 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 11 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 8 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 6 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 6 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 6 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 6 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 5 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 4 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 23.7% of Cayenne Tiptronic S failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £65.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 85% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Cayenne Tiptronic Ss tested had between 102,044 and 153,081 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 125,149 median miles, the Cayenne Tiptronic S has 0.014 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Porsche models
| Porsche 911 | 90.7% |
| Porsche Macan | 93.6% |
| Porsche Cayenne | 89.5% |
| Porsche Boxster | 86.8% |
| Porsche Cayman | 92.1% |
Common questions
What is the Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S MOT pass rate?
The Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S has a 83.1% MOT pass rate based on 242 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S?
The most common MOT failure on the Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 11 failures. Other common issues include the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S is 125,149 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 102,044 and 153,081 miles.
Buying a used Cayenne Tiptronic S?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 83.1% pass rate and an average repair bill of £65 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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