Porsche Taycan Turbo
From 2,858 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Older Taycan Turbos fare better: 2021 models pass at 91.1% vs 94.4% for 2020.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged and number plate does not conform to the specified requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 67 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 seriously damaged | 67 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 45 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 32 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 31 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 12 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 6 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 6 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 4 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 4 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements |
| 2020 | 94.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Taycan Turbos tested had between 19,241 and 30,450 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 22,485 median miles, the Taycan Turbo has 0.03 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 Turbo MOT pass rate?
The Porsche Taycan Turbo has a 93.3% MOT pass rate based on 2,858 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Porsche Taycan Turbo?
The most common MOT failure on the Porsche Taycan Turbo is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 67 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Porsche Taycan Turbo at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Porsche Taycan Turbo is 22,485 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 19,241 and 30,450 miles.
Buying a used Taycan Turbo?
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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