Porsche Panamera reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 18,473 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 18,473 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 94% of Porsche Panamera cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 85% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on body & structure and seat belts.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Panamera tends to fail
Share of Porsche Panamera cars aged 4 to 7 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 body & structure, seat belts, steering.
Common questions
Is the Porsche Panamera reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Porsche Panamera holds up well for its age: 94% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 94% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Porsche Panamera?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Porsche Panamera in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 94%; 8 to 12 years, 91%; and 13 years and older, 87%. 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 Panamera MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Porsche Panamera versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).