Porsche Cayenne MOT Results

Registered in 2012
83.9% pass rate
from 2,055 tests in 2021
(46% better than other 2012 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Porsche Cayenne is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.6% fail on Tyres
    • 2.4% fail on Condition
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth
  • 3.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (60% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.34% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.0% fail on Headlamps (56% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Headlamp (58% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.097% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.49% fail on Direction indicators (71% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Flashing type (71% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Individual direction indicators (59% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.097% fail on Side repeaters (85% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (72% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.097% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.097% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.097% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.049% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.049% fail on Switch
    • 0.049% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.049% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.049% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.049% fail on Horn
  • 3.4% fail on Suspension (64% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Springs
      • 3.2% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.2% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.097% fail on Suspension arms (97% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.049% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.049% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 2.3% fail on Visibility (48% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Wipers (42% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Washers (51% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.097% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.097% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.049% fail on View to rear
      • 0.049% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.1% fail on Brakes (64% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (55% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (51% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Brake pads (50% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Brake discs and drums (70% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Brake discs (70% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Brake performance (83% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance (90% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt (89% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance (88% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.15% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (86% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.097% fail on Rbt (sp) (90% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.049% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.049% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.049% fail on Rbt
          • 0.049% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    • 0.34% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.34% fail on Electronic parking brake (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.24% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.19% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.097% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.049% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.049% fail on Pedal
    • 0.049% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 1.0% fail on Identification of the vehicle (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plates (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.78% fail on Body, chassis, structure (69% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Doors (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Other passenger's door (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Door condition (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Transmission (86% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Drive shafts (86% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Joints (86% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.097% fail on Exhaust system (90% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.049% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.049% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.049% fail on Seats
      • 0.049% fail on Driver's seat
  • 0.63% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.58% fail on Attachment
    • 0.049% fail on Condition
  • 0.44% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (79% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Exhaust emissions (85% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Spark ignition (88% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.097% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (85% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.049% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 0.15% fail on Compression ignition (79% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.15% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.097% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.049% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 0.39% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.19% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.19% fail on Condition
    • 0.15% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.049% fail on Airbags
      • 0.049% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.097% fail on Steering (94% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.049% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.049% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.049% fail on Locking devices
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