PorschePanamera MOT results
In 2025, 88.2% of Porsche Panamera MOT tests were passed first time, better than the 74.3% for cars of the same age. 4.8% had at least one dangerous defect (7.0% for cars the same age). The typical Porsche Panamera tested was 9 years old with 63,300 miles. Based on 7,337 initial MOT tests in Great Britain.
RegisterHow many Porsche Panamera cars are on the road
- First-time pass
- 88.2%no defects to fix
- Cars the same age
- 74.3%first-time pass
- Fixed at the test
- 1.5%passed after repair
- Failed
- 10.4%needed a retest
- Dangerous defect
- 4.8%same age 7.0%
- Typical mileage
- 63,300at the test
First-time pass rate by year first registered
| Year first registered | Tests | First-time pass | All cars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 356 | 87.9% | 88.5% |
| 2021 | 295 | 89.8% | 87.2% |
| 2020 | 417 | 92.1% | 85.9% |
| 2019 | 756 | 91.3% | 83.5% |
| 2018 | 740 | 90.4% | 80.8% |
| 2017 | 944 | 90.9% | 78.1% |
| 2016 | 333 | 86.5% | 74.8% |
| 2015 | 638 | 84.6% | 71.8% |
| 2014 | 714 | 87.3% | 68.5% |
| 2013 | 716 | 84.2% | 65.6% |
| 2012 | 637 | 86.7% | 63.2% |
| 2011 | 359 | 85.8% | 61.0% |
| 2010 | 308 | 87.0% | 59.1% |
| 2009 | 111 | 86.5% | 58.1% |
Years with fewer than 30 tests are left out.
By age at the test
| Age | Tests | First-time pass | All cars | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-4 years | 733 | 89.5% | 87.4% | 28,500 |
| 5-9 years | 3,258 | 89.8% | 79.1% | 52,600 |
| 10-14 years | 2,942 | 86.1% | 65.7% | 85,700 |
| 15-19 years | 286 | 86.4% | 57.6% | 81,900 |
Where they fail
Share of tests with at least one failure in each area, against cars of the same age.
A test can fail in more than one area. Failures fixed during the test are included.
Most common failures
The 10 defects that failed Porsche Panamera tests most often, as a share of all tests.
| Failure | Tests | Cars the same age | vs same age | Marked dangerous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Condition: has ply or cords exposed Tyres Dangerous | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.5× | 100.0% |
| Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 1.6% | 1.4% | 1.1× | 0.0% |
| Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres Dangerous | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7× | 100.0% |
| Coil spring: fractured or broken Suspension | 1.0% | 2.4% | 0.4× | 0.0% |
| Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction Emissions and leaks | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.6× | 0.0% |
| Condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyres Dangerous | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.5× | 100.0% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility (wipers, glass, mirrors) | 0.6% | 1.7% | 0.4× | 0.0% |
| Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative Tyres | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0× | 0.0% |
| Headlamp aim: too low Lights and electrics | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.5× | 0.0% |
| Headlamp aim: too high Lights and electrics | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6× | 0.0% |
“vs same age” compares this model with cars of the same age: 2.0× means twice as often. “Marked dangerous” is how often the tester recorded that failure as dangerous.
Most common advisories
Things the tester noted to watch, which don’t fail the test.
| Advisory | Tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 16.4% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin | 5.3% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | 4.0% |
| Condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | 2.5% |
| Condition: has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords | 2.5% |
| Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre | 2.2% |
| Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive | 1.6% |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material | 1.2% |
| Brake discs: worn, but not excessively | 1.1% |
| Condition: slightly damaged | 1.1% |
By fuel
| Fuel | Tests | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 2,639 | 90.2% |
| Hybrid | 2,379 | 88.8% |
| Diesel | 2,315 | 85.2% |
Fuels with fewer than 30 tests are left out. Different fuels often mean different ages, so compare with care.