Porsche Cayenne reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 72,709 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 72,709 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 88% of Porsche Cayenne cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 73% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on steering and body & structure.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Cayenne tends to fail
Share of Porsche Cayenne cars aged 8 to 12 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on steering, body & structure, brakes.
Common questions
Is the Porsche Cayenne reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Porsche Cayenne holds up well for its age: 88% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 87% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Porsche Cayenne?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Porsche Cayenne in 2024: up to 3 years, 95%; 4 to 7 years, 93%; 8 to 12 years, 88%; and 13 years and older, 79%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Porsche Cayenne MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Porsche Cayenne versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).