Porsche Panamera D V6 MOT pass rate & common failures
The Porsche Panamera D V6 appears in 1,222 MOT tests spanning model years 2011–2013, and 86.3% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 22.1% of the time, so this is 8.5pp better than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are tyres, suspension and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (6.5%) and suspension (4.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are coil spring, tread depth and headlamp aim — coil spring alone was recorded 59 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the Panamera D V6 fails 14.0% of the time in the 30-60k band and 14.7% at 150k+, a spread of only 0.6 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 24.9% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 14.7% in 2021 to 10.9% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
By model year
Every Panamera D V6 model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 498 | 84.1% | 15.9% | Tyres |
| 2012 | 642 | 87.7% | 12.3% | Tyres |
| 2013 | 82 | 89.0% | 11.0% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.5% | 79 |
| 2 | Suspension | 4.2% | 51 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 3.8% | 46 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.3% | 28 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.0% | 24 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.9% | 11 |
| 7 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 10 |
| 8 | Other defects | 0.7% | 8 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coil spring | 59 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 48 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 31 |
| 4 | Attachment | 21 |
| 5 | Wipers | 17 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 12 |
| 7 | Registration plates | 12 |
| 8 | Brake pads | 11 |
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 | 24.9% | 304 |
| 2 | Brakes | 17.3% | 211 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 5.7% | 69 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.2% | 51 |
| 5 | Other defects | 3.8% | 46 |
| 6 | Suspension | 3.7% | 45 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 178 | 14.0% |
| 60-90k | 443 | 12.6% |
| 90-120k | 338 | 13.9% |
| 120-150k | 178 | 15.2% |
| 150k+ | 75 | 14.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 251 | 14.7% |
| 2022 | 252 | 14.7% |
| 2023 | 250 | 13.6% |
| 2024 | 240 | 14.2% |
| 2025 | 229 | 10.9% |
What to check before buying a Porsche Panamera D V6
- Tyres (6.5% 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.
- Suspension (4.2% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Lighting & signalling (3.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£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 Panamera D V6?
86.3% of the 1,222 Porsche Panamera D V6 MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 13.7% fail rate, across model years 2011–2013.
What does the Porsche Panamera D V6 most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 6.5% of tests, then suspension (4.2%).
How much does mileage affect Panamera D V6 MOT results?
Fail rates run at 14.0% for cars in the 30-60k band and 14.7% for 150k+, a 0.6-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,222 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.