2022 Porsche macan — MOT failures & pass rate
4,568 MOT tests on the 2022 Porsche macan are in this dataset, and 95.5% of them passed. Against mid-size SUVs of a similar age (7.7% fail rate), the 2022 macan comes out 3.1pp better. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.9%) 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 registration plates — tread depth alone was recorded 101 times.
A 60-90k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 10.3% versus 4.5%.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 15.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.9% | 179 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.0% | 46 |
| 3 | Visibility | 0.5% | 23 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.4% | 19 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.3% | 13 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.1% | 3 |
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 | 101 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 66 |
| 3 | Registration plates | 23 |
| 4 | Washers | 21 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 20 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 12 |
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 | 15.3% | 698 |
| 2 | Other defects | 4.2% | 190 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.3% | 106 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.5% | 69 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.8% | 37 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.2% | 8 |
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 | 3,592 | 4.5% |
| 30-60k | 937 | 4.7% |
| 60-90k | 39 | 10.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 163 | 4.3% |
| 2025 | 4,402 | 4.6% |
What to check before buying a 2022 macan
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 3.9% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (3.9% 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.
- Visibility (0.5% 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
How many 2022 Porsche macans pass their MOT?
95.5% of the 4,568 2022 Porsche macan MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Porsche macan?
Tyres, recorded in 3.9% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.0%).
Does the 2022 macan get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.5% in the 0-30k band to 10.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,568 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.