Porsche Taycan Turbo S
From 1,855 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Taycan Turbo Ss fare better: 2021 models pass at 95.4% vs 92.7% for 2020.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 46 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 | 46 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 34 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 20 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 8 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 6 |
| windscreen or window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view | 4 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 3 |
| electronic parking brake mil indicates a malfunction | 2 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 2 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 95.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2020 | 92.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Taycan Turbo Ss tested had between 15,729 and 23,793 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 21,332 median miles, the Taycan Turbo S 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 S MOT pass rate?
The Porsche Taycan Turbo S has a 93.7% MOT pass rate based on 1,855 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Porsche Taycan Turbo S?
The most common MOT failure on the Porsche Taycan Turbo S is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 46 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Porsche Taycan Turbo S at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Porsche Taycan Turbo S is 21,332 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 15,729 and 23,793 miles.
Buying a used Taycan Turbo S?
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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