2011 Porsche Panamera D V6 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2011 Porsche Panamera D V6 passed 84.1% of its 498 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (23.2% fail rate), the 2011 Panamera D V6 comes out 7.3pp better. Failures cluster in tyres, suspension and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (7.2%) and suspension (5.0%) 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 attachment — coil spring alone was recorded 27 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 19.2% in the 30-60k band and 11.4% in the 150k+ band, a 7.8-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 25.5% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 18.4% in 2021 to 12.5% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 7.2% | 36 |
| 2 | Suspension | 5.0% | 25 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 4.4% | 22 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.4% | 12 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.8% | 9 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 1.4% | 7 |
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 | 27 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 17 |
| 3 | Attachment | 14 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 10 |
| 5 | Electronic parking brake | 6 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 6 |
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 | 25.5% | 127 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.9% | 74 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 6.4% | 32 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.2% | 21 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.0% | 15 |
| 6 | Other defects | 2.6% | 13 |
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 | 52 | 19.2% |
| 60-90k | 178 | 14.6% |
| 90-120k | 148 | 14.9% |
| 120-150k | 85 | 20.0% |
| 150k+ | 35 | 11.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 103 | 18.4% |
| 2022 | 94 | 13.8% |
| 2023 | 106 | 17.0% |
| 2024 | 99 | 17.2% |
| 2025 | 96 | 12.5% |
What to check before buying a 2011 Panamera D V6
On a 2011 Panamera D V6, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 7.2% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (7.2% 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 (5.0% 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 (4.4% 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
How many 2011 Porsche Panamera D V6s pass their MOT?
84.1% of the 498 2011 Porsche Panamera D V6 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 15.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2011 Porsche Panamera D V6?
Tyres, recorded in 7.2% of tests, followed by suspension (5.0%).
Does the 2011 Panamera D V6 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 19.2% in the 30-60k band to 11.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 498 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.