2019 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid passed 96.2% of its 479 recorded MOT tests. That is 6.5 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 10.3%. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and other defects.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.5%) and lighting & signalling (1.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, registration plates and washers — headlamp aim alone was recorded 11 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2019 Cayenne S E-Hybrid fails 3.8% of the time in the 0-30k band and 2.4% at 60-90k, a spread of only 1.4 points.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 18.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 2.1% of tests failed in 2022 against 5.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.5% | 17 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.5% | 7 |
| 3 | Other defects | 0.6% | 3 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.6% | 3 |
| 5 | Visibility | 0.4% | 2 |
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 | 11 |
| 2 | Registration plates | 5 |
| 3 | Washers | 2 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 2 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 2 |
| 6 | Electronic parking brake | 2 |
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 | 18.6% | 89 |
| 2 | Other defects | 4.0% | 19 |
| 3 | Suspension | 0.6% | 3 |
| 4 | Visibility | 0.6% | 3 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.6% | 3 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.2% | 1 |
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 | 209 | 3.8% |
| 30-60k | 225 | 4.0% |
| 60-90k | 42 | 2.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 97 | 2.1% |
| 2023 | 127 | 3.1% |
| 2024 | 126 | 4.0% |
| 2025 | 128 | 5.5% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Cayenne S E-Hybrid
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 3.5% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (3.5% 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 (1.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Other defects (0.6% of tests): Miscellaneous items not in the main categories. Typical repair: varies.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2019 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrids pass their MOT?
96.2% of the 479 2019 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 3.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid?
Tyres, recorded in 3.5% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.5%).
Does the 2019 Cayenne S E-Hybrid get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.8% in the 0-30k band to 2.4% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 479 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.