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Porsche Cayenne V6 Platinum Edition A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Porsche Cayenne V6 Platinum Edition A reliable? We analysed 777 real MOT tests across 660 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 777 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
94.9%
Typical Mileage
25,246mi
Annual Mileage
5,514mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Porsche Cayenne V6 Platinum Edition A is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Porsche Cayenne V6 Platinum Edition A.

Porsche Cayenne V6 Platinum Edition A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Porsche Cayenne V6 Platinum Edition A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Porsche Cayenne V6 Platinum Edition A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Porsche Cayenne V6 Platinum Edition A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

96.1%
2023
94%
2022

Porsche Cayenne V6 Platinum Edition A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Porsche Cayenne V6 Platinum Edition A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1

Porsche Cayenne V6 Platinum Edition A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Porsche Cayenne V6 Platinum Edition A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,931 mi/yr
Typical
5,514 mi/yr
Average
6,844 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,133 mi/yr

Porsche Cayenne V6 Platinum Edition A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Porsche Cayenne V6 Platinum Edition A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 283 96.1% 17,296 24,947 32,896
2022 480 94.0% 18,846 25,568 33,202

How Long Does a Porsche Cayenne V6 Platinum Edition A Last?

Based on 660 Porsche Cayenne V6 Platinum Edition A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.3 years
Median
2.0 years

Porsche Cayenne V6 Platinum Edition A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Porsche Cayenne V6 Platinum Edition A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
25,246 mi
75th Percentile
33,029 mi
95th Percentile
50,523 mi
Max Recorded
107,138 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Porsche Cayenne V6 Platinum Edition A

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

Best year
2023

96.1% MOT pass rate from 283 tests

Year to avoid
2022

94.0% MOT pass rate from 480 tests

The best year to buy a used Porsche Cayenne V6 Platinum Edition A is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 96.1% across 283 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 94.0% — 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 V6 Platinum Edition A Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Porsche Cayenne V6 Platinum Edition A THIS CAR 94.9% 777 25,246 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
Honda Cbr 1000 Ra-d 89.8% 857 10,633 mi 13 yrs

Compared to the Porsche 911 (85.2% pass rate) and the Porsche Boxster (82.8% pass rate), the Porsche Cayenne V6 Platinum Edition A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Porsche Cayenne V6 Platinum Edition A?

The Porsche Cayenne V6 Platinum Edition A has an overall MOT pass rate of 94.9% across 777 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

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 V6 Platinum Edition A 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 V6 Platinum Edition A owner drives around 5,514 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 V6 Platinum Edition A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Porsche Cayenne V6 Platinum Edition A reliable?
Based on 777 MOT tests, the Porsche Cayenne V6 Platinum Edition A has a 94.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Porsche Cayenne V6 Platinum Edition A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Porsche Cayenne V6 Platinum Edition A do per year?
The typical Porsche Cayenne V6 Platinum Edition A does around 5,514 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Porsche Cayenne V6 Platinum Edition A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Porsche Cayenne V6 Platinum Edition A?
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 V6 Platinum Edition A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Porsche Cayenne V6 Platinum Edition A is 2023 with a 96.1% pass rate across 283 tests.