Porsche Panamera D V6 Tiptronic Auto
From 421 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 tyre cords visible or damaged, a wheel with more than one loose or missing wheel nut and bolt or stud. 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 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 9 |
| a wheel with more than one loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 8 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 5 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 5 |
| a reversing lamp inoperative | 5 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 4 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 3 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 3 |
| electronic parking brake mil indicates a malfunction | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 35.7% of failures are serious: 21.4% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 14.3% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £81.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 86.6% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
| 2011 | 78.2% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a wheel with more than one loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud |
Typical mileage
Half of all Panamera D V6 Tiptronic Autos tested had between 73,172 and 122,042 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 99,383 median miles, the Panamera D V6 Tiptronic Auto has 0.018 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 Panamera D V6 Tiptronic Auto MOT pass rate?
The Porsche Panamera D V6 Tiptronic Auto has a 81.9% MOT pass rate based on 421 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Porsche Panamera D V6 Tiptronic Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Porsche Panamera D V6 Tiptronic Auto is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 11 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Porsche Panamera D V6 Tiptronic Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Porsche Panamera D V6 Tiptronic Auto is 99,383 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 73,172 and 122,042 miles.
Buying a used Panamera D V6 Tiptronic Auto?
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 81.9% pass rate and an average repair bill of £81 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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