2014 Porsche Panamera — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2014 Porsche Panamera passed 89.3% of its 4,122 recorded MOT tests. Executive cars of a similar age fail 15.5% of the time, so this is 4.8pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, suspension and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.3%) and suspension (2.8%) 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 registration plates — coil spring alone was recorded 124 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 5.8% in the 0-30k band and 10.2% in the 120-150k band, a 4.4-point spread.
The hybrid cars hold up better: 7.3% fail against 12.2% for diesel, a 4.9-point gap across 3,433 tests.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 21.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.3% | 220 |
| 2 | Suspension | 2.8% | 115 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.2% | 91 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.5% | 61 |
| 5 | Visibility | 0.9% | 37 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 33 |
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 | 124 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 107 |
| 3 | Registration plates | 60 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 47 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 33 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 32 |
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 | 21.2% | 875 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.3% | 547 |
| 3 | Other defects | 3.4% | 138 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.6% | 109 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 2.5% | 105 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.7% | 69 |
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 | 189 | 5.8% |
| 30-60k | 1,341 | 10.1% |
| 60-90k | 1,754 | 11.1% |
| 90-120k | 664 | 12.0% |
| 120-150k | 147 | 10.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 2,732 | 12.2% |
| Hybrid | 701 | 7.3% |
| Petrol | 688 | 8.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 850 | 10.9% |
| 2022 | 844 | 10.7% |
| 2023 | 806 | 9.6% |
| 2024 | 829 | 11.8% |
| 2025 | 793 | 10.6% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Panamera
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 5.3% of tests. Start there.
- 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.
- Suspension (2.8% 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 (2.2% 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 2014 Porsche Panameras pass their MOT?
89.3% of the 4,122 2014 Porsche Panamera MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Porsche Panamera?
Tyres, recorded in 5.3% of tests, followed by suspension (2.8%).
Does the 2014 Panamera get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.8% in the 0-30k band to 10.2% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,122 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.