Porsche Cayenne V6 D Tiptronic
From 355 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 16 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 | 16 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 11 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 10 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 10 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 5 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 4 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 3 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 2 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 2 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 20% of Cayenne V6 D Tiptronic failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 4.6% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £88.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 83.9% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements |
| 2011 | 92.9% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
Typical mileage
Half of all Cayenne V6 D Tiptronics tested had between 83,809 and 114,482 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 104,055 median miles, the Cayenne V6 D Tiptronic has 0.012 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 V6 D Tiptronic MOT pass rate?
The Porsche Cayenne V6 D Tiptronic has a 87.9% MOT pass rate based on 355 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Porsche Cayenne V6 D Tiptronic?
The most common MOT failure on the Porsche Cayenne V6 D Tiptronic is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 16 failures. Other common issues include a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened.
What is the typical mileage of a Porsche Cayenne V6 D Tiptronic at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Porsche Cayenne V6 D Tiptronic is 104,055 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 83,809 and 114,482 miles.
Buying a used Cayenne V6 D Tiptronic?
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.
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