2019 Porsche Panamera — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 Porsche Panamera passed 91.9% of its 3,475 recorded MOT tests. Against executive cars of a similar age (10.3% fail rate), the 2019 Panamera comes out 2.2pp better. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and other defects.
What the MOT record shows
Tyres dominates the failure mix at 6.9% of all tests — 6.1 points clear of lighting & signalling, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, registration plates and headlamp aim — tread depth alone was recorded 84 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2019 Panamera fails 7.4% of the time in the 0-30k band and 10.9% at 60-90k, a spread of only 3.5 points.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 7.7% of the time against 8.5% for hybrid.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 17.3% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 10.3% in 2021 to 7.3% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.9% | 241 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 31 |
| 3 | Other defects | 0.6% | 22 |
| 4 | Suspension | 0.2% | 8 |
| 5 | Visibility | 0.2% | 8 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.2% | 7 |
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 | 84 |
| 2 | Registration plates | 40 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 32 |
| 4 | Headlamp cleaning device | 8 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 8 |
| 6 | Shock absorbers | 8 |
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 | 17.3% | 603 |
| 2 | Other defects | 4.6% | 161 |
| 3 | Brakes | 4.1% | 144 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.0% | 68 |
| 5 | Road wheels | 0.6% | 22 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 11 |
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 | 1,701 | 7.4% |
| 30-60k | 1,510 | 8.4% |
| 60-90k | 239 | 10.9% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 1,848 | 8.5% |
| Petrol | 1,538 | 7.7% |
| Diesel | 89 | 6.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 39 | 10.3% |
| 2022 | 900 | 8.3% |
| 2023 | 862 | 7.0% |
| 2024 | 840 | 9.6% |
| 2025 | 834 | 7.3% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Panamera
On a 2019 Panamera, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 6.9% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (6.9% 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 (0.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Other defects (0.6% of tests): Miscellaneous items not in the main categories. Typical repair: varies.
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 2019 Porsche Panameras pass their MOT?
91.9% of the 3,475 2019 Porsche Panamera MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Porsche Panamera?
Tyres, recorded in 6.9% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (0.9%).
Does the 2019 Panamera get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.4% in the 0-30k band to 10.9% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,475 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.