Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid MOT pass rate & common failures
The Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid appears in 1,164 MOT tests spanning model years 2019–2022, and 95.2% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (9.6% fail rate), the Cayenne S E-Hybrid comes out 4.8pp better. Its most common failure areas are tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 4.0% of tests against 0.9% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, tread depth and registration plates — headlamp aim alone was recorded 14 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the Cayenne S E-Hybrid fails 4.4% of the time in the 0-30k band and 6.7% at 60-90k, a spread of only 2.3 points.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 16.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 2.6% of tests failed in 2022 against 6.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Cayenne S E-Hybrid model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 479 | 96.2% | 3.8% | Tyres |
| 2020 | 534 | 94.0% | 6.0% | Tyres |
| 2021 | 84 | 95.2% | 4.8% | Tyres |
| 2022 | 67 | 97.0% | 3.0% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.0% | 47 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 10 |
| 3 | Visibility | 0.6% | 7 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.6% | 7 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.3% | 4 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.2% | 2 |
| 7 | Road wheels | 0.1% | 1 |
| 8 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.1% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 14 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 11 |
| 3 | Registration plates | 7 |
| 4 | Washers | 5 |
| 5 | Electronic parking brake | 3 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 3 |
| 7 | Brake performance not tested | 2 |
| 8 | Brake pads | 1 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 16.6% | 193 |
| 2 | Other defects | 4.3% | 50 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.3% | 27 |
| 4 | Suspension | 0.9% | 11 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.8% | 9 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 3 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 548 | 4.4% |
| 30-60k | 533 | 5.1% |
| 60-90k | 75 | 6.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 113 | 2.6% |
| 2023 | 301 | 4.0% |
| 2024 | 342 | 4.7% |
| 2025 | 407 | 6.1% |
What to check before buying a Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid
- Tyres (4.0% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (0.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (0.6% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid?
95.2% of the 1,164 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 4.8% fail rate, across model years 2019–2022.
What does the Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 4.0% of tests, then lighting & signalling (0.9%).
How much does mileage affect Cayenne S E-Hybrid MOT results?
Fail rates run at 4.4% for cars in the 0-30k band and 6.7% for 60-90k, a 2.3-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,164 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.