2019 Porsche macan — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 Porsche macan passed 95.0% of its 19,770 recorded MOT tests. Against mid-size SUVs of a similar age (9.5% fail rate), the 2019 macan comes out 4.5pp better. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.5%) and lighting & signalling (1.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, headlamp aim and brake pads — tread depth alone was recorded 278 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 4.0% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 11.3% once past 90-120k — 2.8× the risk.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 16.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 3.4% of tests failed in 2021 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% | 691 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.0% | 200 |
| 3 | Brakes | 0.8% | 156 |
| 4 | Visibility | 0.6% | 112 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.4% | 72 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.2% | 42 |
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 | 278 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 233 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 160 |
| 4 | Registration plates | 111 |
| 5 | Washers | 82 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 43 |
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 | 16.4% | 3,242 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.4% | 1,064 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.6% | 917 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.8% | 362 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.2% | 237 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.4% | 83 |
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 | 10,045 | 4.0% |
| 30-60k | 8,445 | 5.8% |
| 60-90k | 1,164 | 7.0% |
| 90-120k | 97 | 11.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 176 | 3.4% |
| 2022 | 4,952 | 4.5% |
| 2023 | 4,933 | 4.5% |
| 2024 | 4,821 | 5.6% |
| 2025 | 4,888 | 5.5% |
What to check before buying a 2019 macan
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 (1.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (0.8% 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 2019 Porsche macans pass their MOT?
95.0% of the 19,770 2019 Porsche macan MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Porsche macan?
Tyres, recorded in 3.5% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.0%).
Does the 2019 macan get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.0% in the 0-30k band to 11.3% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 19,770 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.