2010 Porsche Panamera — MOT failures & pass rate
1,601 MOT tests on the 2010 Porsche Panamera are in this dataset, and 88.3% of them passed. Against executive cars of a similar age (20.8% fail rate), the 2010 Panamera comes out 9.1pp better. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.6%) and lighting & signalling (3.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, wipers and coil spring — tread depth alone was recorded 48 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 4.0% in the 0-30k band and 16.7% in the 120-150k band, a 12.7-point spread — more than double.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 19.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 13.2% in 2021 to 10.3% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.6% | 74 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.3% | 52 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.4% | 39 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.4% | 38 |
| 5 | Brakes | 2.3% | 36 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.1% | 18 |
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 | 48 |
| 2 | Wipers | 31 |
| 3 | Coil spring | 28 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 27 |
| 5 | Registration plates | 22 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 14 |
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 | 19.7% | 316 |
| 2 | Brakes | 18.4% | 294 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.2% | 67 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.1% | 66 |
| 5 | Suspension | 3.9% | 62 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 2.3% | 37 |
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 | 75 | 4.0% |
| 30-60k | 353 | 9.9% |
| 60-90k | 693 | 11.7% |
| 90-120k | 389 | 13.6% |
| 120-150k | 78 | 16.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 342 | 13.2% |
| 2022 | 327 | 10.1% |
| 2023 | 320 | 12.2% |
| 2024 | 311 | 12.9% |
| 2025 | 301 | 10.3% |
What to check before buying a 2010 Panamera
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 4.6% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (4.6% 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 (3.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (2.4% 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 2010 Porsche Panameras pass their MOT?
88.3% of the 1,601 2010 Porsche Panamera MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Porsche Panamera?
Tyres, recorded in 4.6% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.3%).
Does the 2010 Panamera get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.0% in the 0-30k band to 16.7% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,601 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.