MOT performance
Porsche Cayenne 92A (2010–2017): MOT pass rate and common failures
Of 29,293 MOT tests on the Porsche Cayenne 92A in 2023–2024 (cars first registered Jul 2010–Oct 2017, on average 8.9 years old at test), 84.3% passed first time. Allowing for age, mileage and fuel, the 92A failed 46% less often than comparable cars. Against the generation that replaced it, the 9Y0, it fails about as often once age and mileage are allowed for (0.54× vs 0.53×).
29,293 MOT tests on 14,818 vehicles, 2023–2024 · Source: DVSA (Open Government Licence) · Analysis: 73 Auto
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| Figure | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 84.3% | ±0.4 pts (95%), n = 29,293 |
| All Porsche Cayennes | 84.2% | n = 59,466 |
| Failures vs similar cars | 0.54× | same age, mileage and fuel = 1.00; Porsche Cayenne overall 0.56× |
| Tests with a dangerous defect | 5.1% | n = 29,293 |
| Average age at test | 8.9 years | n = 29,293 |
| On sale (catalogue) | 2010–2017 | May 2010 to Dec 2017 |
92A against the other Porsche Cayenne generations
Newer generations are younger at test, so their raw pass rates are higher almost by default; the adjusted column compares each with cars of the same age, mileage and fuel.
| Generation | Tests | Average age | First-time pass | vs similar cars | Dangerous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92A (2010–2017) | 29,293 | 8.9 yrs | 84.3% | -46% | 5.1% |
| 9Y0 (2018 on) | 15,560 | 3.6 yrs | 92.9% | -47% | 2.7% |
Where the 92A differs
- Steering: the 92A failed 69% less often than the Porsche Cayenne overall, relative to comparable cars (0.05× vs 0.17×).
- Seat belts and airbags: the 92A failed 38% less often than the Porsche Cayenne overall, relative to comparable cars (0.46× vs 0.75×).
- Body, chassis and structure: the 92A failed 35% less often than the Porsche Cayenne overall, relative to comparable cars (0.17× vs 0.26×).
- Lights, reflectors and electrical: the 92A failed 26% less often than the Porsche Cayenne overall, relative to comparable cars (0.32× vs 0.43×).
| Area | 92A (vs similar) | 9Y0 (vs similar) |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 5.6% (-22%) | 4.3% (-17%) |
| Suspension | 3.4% (-62%) | 0.6% (-40%) |
| Lights, reflectors and electrical | 3.4% (-68%) | 0.8% (-74%) |
| Driver's view of the road | 2.5% (-40%) | 0.5% (-85%) |
| Brakes | 2.1% (-68%) | 0.6% (-72%) |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 1.6% (-38%) | 0.1% (-73%) |
| Registration plates and VIN | 0.7% (+123%) | 0.6% (+205%) |
| Road wheels | 0.5% (+18%) | 0.1% (-39%) |
| Body, chassis and structure | 0.5% (-83%) | 0.1% (-76%) |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.4% (-54%) | 0.1% (-66%) |
Most common Porsche Cayenne 92A failure items
| Item | Area | Share of tests |
|---|---|---|
| Coil spring: fractured or broken | Suspension | 3.06% |
| Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | Tyres | 1.81% |
| Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords | Tyres | 1.62% |
| Condition: has ply or cords exposed | Tyres | 1.10% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively | Driver's view of the road | 1.05% |
Pass rate by age, by generation
At the same age, the generations can be compared directly.
| Age at test (years) | 92A pass rate (tests) | 9Y0 pass rate (tests) |
|---|---|---|
| 3-4 | — | 93.5% (9,995) |
| 5-6 | 86.4% (3,786) | 90.6% (2,878) |
| 7-8 | 85.8% (9,557) | — |
| 9-10 | 83.4% (8,532) | — |
| 11-12 | 82.1% (6,199) | — |
| 13-15 | 82.8% (1,219) | — |
Registration years in the 92A
How cars are assigned to a generation
DVSA records don't say which generation a car is, so 73 Auto assigns each test by first-registration date against its catalogue's on-sale dates for the 92A (May 2010 to Dec 2017). Cars registered within three months either side of a changeover are left out, because run-out stock of the old model and early cars of the new one are registered in the same months. Some cars near the edges may still be of the neighbouring generation.
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About this data. These are MOT test results, not a measure of mechanical reliability: a car's MOT outcome reflects its condition on the day, which depends on how it has been maintained and driven as well as how it was built. Figures cover class 4 vehicles (cars and light vans), normal tests only (retests excluded), outcomes pass, fail and pass after rectification at the station; vehicles at least 2.5 years old at test. Tests from 2023-01-01 to 2024-12-30. “Compared with similar cars” means compared with the national rate for cars of the same age, mileage band and fuel. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Makes and models are matched to 73 Auto's vehicle catalogue; tests that can't be matched are left out rather than guessed. See how the MOT figures are produced.