Porsche Taycan 4X2
From 1,902 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a tyre cords visible or damaged, caused 45 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 tyre cords visible or damaged | 45 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 44 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 34 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 12 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 6 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 5 |
| number plate inscription missing or illegible | 5 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 3 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 2 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 93.4% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Taycan 4X2s tested had between 17,315 and 26,615 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 22,212 median miles, the Taycan 4X2 has 0.029 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 Taycan 4X2 MOT pass rate?
The Porsche Taycan 4X2 has a 93.5% MOT pass rate based on 1,902 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Porsche Taycan 4X2?
The most common MOT failure on the Porsche Taycan 4X2 is a tyre cords visible or damaged, which caused 45 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Porsche Taycan 4X2 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Porsche Taycan 4X2 is 22,212 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 17,315 and 26,615 miles.
Buying a used Taycan 4X2?
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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