2022 Porsche Cayenne — MOT failures & pass rate
933 MOT tests on the 2022 Porsche Cayenne are in this dataset, and 95.4% of them passed. Large SUVs of a similar age fail 8.6% of the time, so this is 4.0pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Tyres dominates the failure mix at 3.6% of all tests — 3.0 points clear of lighting & signalling, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, headlamp aim and registration plates — tread depth alone was recorded 12 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 14.3% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.6% | 34 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 0.6% | 6 |
| 3 | Brakes | 0.3% | 3 |
| 4 | Other defects | 0.2% | 2 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.2% | 2 |
| 6 | Visibility | 0.2% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 12 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 9 |
| 3 | Registration plates | 3 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 3 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 2 |
| 6 | Side repeaters | 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 | 14.3% | 133 |
| 2 | Other defects | 4.7% | 44 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.6% | 34 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.6% | 24 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.6% | 6 |
| 6 | Suspension | 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 | 619 | 2.9% |
| 30-60k | 301 | 7.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 487 | 5.5% |
| Petrol | 446 | 3.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42 | 2.4% |
| 2025 | 890 | 4.7% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Cayenne
On a 2022 Cayenne, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 3.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (3.6% 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 (0.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (0.3% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
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 2022 Porsche Cayennes pass their MOT?
95.4% of the 933 2022 Porsche Cayenne MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Porsche Cayenne?
Tyres, recorded in 3.6% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (0.6%).
Does the 2022 Cayenne get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 2.9% in the 0-30k band to 7.0% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 933 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.