Porsche Panamera MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Porsche Panamera. Check any Panamera by registration number below.

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91.0%

Avg Pass Rate

+1.0%

vs Porsche Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Porsche Panamera — MOT Reliability Overview

The Porsche Panamera has an average MOT pass rate of 91.0%, which is 1.0 percentage points above the Porsche brand average of 90.1%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Panamera is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Porsche Panamera fails its MOT are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a tyre seriously damaged. If you are preparing your Panamera for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Porsche Panamera, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Porsche Panamera performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 570 vehicles

93.5%Excellent

Porsche average: 90.1%

Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

6.4%

Mileage at 3yr

41k mi

2020

Based on 1,097 vehicles

94.6%Excellent

Porsche average: 90.1%

Dangerous Defects

1.8%

Retest Rate

6.8%

Mileage at 3yr

37k mi

Mileage at 5yr

59k mi

2019

Based on 3,104 vehicles

93.8%Excellent

Porsche average: 90.1%

Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

5.5%

Mileage at 3yr

37k mi

Mileage at 5yr

60k mi

2018

Based on 3,160 vehicles

93.3%Excellent

Porsche average: 90.1%

Dangerous Defects

1.4%

Retest Rate

7.5%

Mileage at 5yr

64k mi

2017

Based on 4,227 vehicles

94.2%Excellent

Porsche average: 90.1%

Dangerous Defects

1.3%

Retest Rate

5.9%

Mileage at 5yr

65k mi

2016

Based on 1,393 vehicles

91.8%Excellent

Porsche average: 90.1%

Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

9.0%

2015

Based on 2,657 vehicles

91.8%Excellent

Porsche average: 90.1%

Dangerous Defects

1.9%

Retest Rate

8.0%

Mileage at 10yr

132k mi

2014

Based on 2,725 vehicles

90.5%Excellent

Porsche average: 90.1%

Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

12.5%

Mileage at 10yr

121k mi

2013

Based on 2,397 vehicles

89.2%Excellent

Porsche average: 90.1%

Dangerous Defects

2.1%

Retest Rate

11.4%

Mileage at 10yr

133k mi

2012

Based on 1,971 vehicles

90.1%Excellent

Porsche average: 90.1%

Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

9.8%

Mileage at 10yr

138k mi

2011

Based on 929 vehicles

86.1%Excellent

Porsche average: 90.1%

Dangerous Defects

3.0%

Retest Rate

16.6%

2010

Based on 960 vehicles

87.5%Excellent

Porsche average: 90.1%

Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

19.8%

2009

Based on 303 vehicles

89.1%Excellent

Porsche average: 90.1%

Dangerous Defects

1.9%

Retest Rate

5.7%

0

Based on 7,151 vehicles

89.0%Excellent

Porsche average: 90.1%

Mileage at 5yr

58k mi

Top MOT Failures — Porsche Panamera

The most common reasons a Porsche Panamera fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

1.4%

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened

1.3%

A tyre seriously damaged

1.2%

A tyre cords visible or damaged

1.2%

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

1.1%

Porsche Panamera Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear Offside

2.8%

Rear Nearside

2.1%

Front Offside

1.8%

Other Porsche Models

Compare MOT reliability across Porsche models.

Porsche Cayman

95.7% pass rate

Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport

88.4% pass rate

Porsche 911 Carrera 4 S

100.0% pass rate

Porsche 911 Carrera

99.1% pass rate

Porsche Carrera Gt

87.5% pass rate

Porsche Panamera 4s E-hybrid S-a

86.8% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Porsche Panamera

Porsche Panamera — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Porsche Panamera MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Porsche Panamera?

The average MOT pass rate for the Porsche Panamera is 91.0% compared to the Porsche average of 90.1%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Porsche Panamera?

The most common MOT failures on the Porsche Panamera are: Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.4%), A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened (1.3%), A tyre seriously damaged (1.2%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Porsche Panamera reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 91.0%, the Porsche Panamera is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Porsche Panamera?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Porsche Panamera?

Typical mileage for the Porsche Panamera: 41,169 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Panamera to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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