Porsche Cayman S S-A
From 291 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a tyre seriously damaged and windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen. The top issue, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, caused 3 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.
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 3 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 2 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 97.6% | a tyre seriously damaged, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
Typical mileage
Half of all Cayman S S-As tested had between 24,679 and 61,454 miles on the clock.
At 42,233 median miles, the Cayman S S-A has 0.006 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 Cayman S S-A MOT pass rate?
The Porsche Cayman S S-A has a 97.6% MOT pass rate based on 291 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Porsche Cayman S S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Porsche Cayman S S-A is a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, which caused 3 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Porsche Cayman S S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Porsche Cayman S S-A is 42,233 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 24,679 and 61,454 miles.
Buying a used Cayman S S-A?
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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