2011 Porsche Panamera — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,553 MOT tests, the 2011 Porsche Panamera recorded an 87.3% pass rate. That is 7.0 percentage points better than executive cars of a similar age, which fail at 19.7%. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.5%) and lighting & signalling (2.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, coil spring and wipers — tread depth alone was recorded 56 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 10.3% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 17.0% once past 150k.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 12.1% of the time against 13.2% for diesel.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 20.3% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.5% | 86 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.7% | 42 |
| 3 | Suspension | 2.6% | 41 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.5% | 39 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.1% | 32 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.3% | 20 |
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 | 56 |
| 2 | Coil spring | 39 |
| 3 | Wipers | 24 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 23 |
| 5 | Registration plates | 23 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 16 |
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 | 20.3% | 315 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.9% | 247 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 4.9% | 76 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.9% | 76 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.6% | 71 |
| 6 | Other defects | 3.1% | 48 |
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 | 68 | 10.3% |
| 30-60k | 332 | 9.9% |
| 60-90k | 570 | 12.3% |
| 90-120k | 391 | 13.8% |
| 120-150k | 133 | 17.3% |
| 150k+ | 59 | 17.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 927 | 12.1% |
| Diesel | 585 | 13.2% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 313 | 10.9% |
| 2022 | 328 | 14.0% |
| 2023 | 310 | 12.6% |
| 2024 | 312 | 14.7% |
| 2025 | 290 | 11.0% |
What to check before buying a 2011 Panamera
On a 2011 Panamera, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (5.5% 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 (2.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (2.6% 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.
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 Panameras pass their MOT?
87.3% of the 1,553 2011 Porsche Panamera MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2011 Porsche Panamera?
Tyres, recorded in 5.5% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.7%).
Does the 2011 Panamera get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.3% in the 0-30k band to 17.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,553 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.