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Porsche Cayenne Gts Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Porsche Cayenne Gts Auto reliable? We analysed 1,203 real MOT tests across 686 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,203 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
94.6%
Typical Mileage
26,914mi
Annual Mileage
7,025mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Porsche Cayenne Gts Auto is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Porsche Cayenne Gts Auto.

Porsche Cayenne Gts Auto Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Porsche Cayenne Gts Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Porsche Cayenne Gts Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Porsche Cayenne Gts Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

93.3%
2023
95%
2022
94.4%
2021
94.8%
2020

Porsche Cayenne Gts Auto Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Porsche Cayenne Gts Auto fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Headlamp aim too high 2

Porsche Cayenne Gts Auto Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Porsche Cayenne Gts Auto models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 3
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2

Porsche Cayenne Gts Auto Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Porsche Cayenne Gts Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,474 mi/yr
Typical
7,025 mi/yr
Average
8,238 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,123 mi/yr

Porsche Cayenne Gts Auto MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Porsche Cayenne Gts Auto year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 164 93.3% 15,562 23,403 30,279
2022 378 95.0% 17,782 25,423 33,691
2021 234 94.4% 19,344 28,372 37,429
2020 402 94.8% 20,013 30,390 41,024

How Long Does a Porsche Cayenne Gts Auto Last?

Based on 686 Porsche Cayenne Gts Auto vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.0 years
Median
3.0 years

Porsche Cayenne Gts Auto Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Porsche Cayenne Gts Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
26,914 mi
75th Percentile
36,674 mi
95th Percentile
55,263 mi
Max Recorded
115,606 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Porsche Cayenne Gts Auto

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2022

95.0% MOT pass rate from 378 tests

Year to avoid
2023

93.3% MOT pass rate from 164 tests

The best year to buy a used Porsche Cayenne Gts Auto is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 95.0% across 378 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 93.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Porsche Cayenne Gts Auto Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Porsche Cayenne Gts Auto THIS CAR 94.6% 1,203 26,914 mi — yrs
Porsche 911 85.2% 977,057 55,056 mi 47 yrs
Porsche Boxster 82.8% 726,695 55,739 mi 29 yrs
Porsche Cayenne 84.5% 388,697 65,616 mi 23 yrs
Ford Fiesta St-line Turbo MHEV 92% 2,189 21,625 mi — yrs

Compared to the Porsche 911 (85.2% pass rate) and the Porsche Boxster (82.8% pass rate), the Porsche Cayenne Gts Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Porsche Cayenne Gts Auto?

The Porsche Cayenne Gts Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 94.6% across 1,203 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

The most common failure point is headlamp aim too high with 2 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Porsche Cayenne Gts Auto with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Porsche Cayenne Gts Auto owner drives around 7,025 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Porsche Cayenne Gts Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Porsche Cayenne Gts Auto reliable?
Based on 1,203 MOT tests, the Porsche Cayenne Gts Auto has a 94.6% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Porsche Cayenne Gts Auto?
The most common failure point is headlamp aim too high.
How many miles does a Porsche Cayenne Gts Auto do per year?
The typical Porsche Cayenne Gts Auto does around 7,025 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Porsche Cayenne Gts Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Porsche Cayenne Gts Auto?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Porsche Cayenne Gts Auto?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Porsche Cayenne Gts Auto is 2022 with a 95.0% pass rate across 378 tests.