2013 Porsche Panamera — MOT failures & pass rate
3,992 MOT tests on the 2013 Porsche Panamera are in this dataset, and 87.7% of them passed. Against executive cars of a similar age (16.9% fail rate), the 2013 Panamera comes out 4.6pp better. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.3%) and lighting & signalling (3.4%) 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 142 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 18.2% versus 9.2%.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 3.1pp more often than petrol ones (12.6% vs 9.5%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 21.7% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.3% | 211 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.4% | 134 |
| 3 | Suspension | 3.3% | 131 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.0% | 80 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.4% | 57 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 32 |
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 | 142 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 102 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 84 |
| 4 | Registration plates | 52 |
| 5 | Washers | 36 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 31 |
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 | 21.7% | 868 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.3% | 612 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.6% | 184 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.7% | 148 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 2.9% | 116 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.8% | 111 |
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 | 131 | 9.2% |
| 30-60k | 908 | 11.0% |
| 60-90k | 1,653 | 11.6% |
| 90-120k | 944 | 14.6% |
| 120-150k | 257 | 12.1% |
| 150k+ | 99 | 18.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 3,041 | 12.6% |
| Petrol | 619 | 9.5% |
| Hybrid | 332 | 14.8% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 822 | 12.8% |
| 2022 | 821 | 12.4% |
| 2023 | 802 | 12.6% |
| 2024 | 769 | 11.4% |
| 2025 | 778 | 12.2% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Panamera
On a 2013 Panamera, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.3% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (5.3% 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 (3.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (3.3% 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 2013 Porsche Panameras pass their MOT?
87.7% of the 3,992 2013 Porsche Panamera MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Porsche Panamera?
Tyres, recorded in 5.3% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.4%).
Does the 2013 Panamera get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.2% in the 0-30k band to 18.2% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,992 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.