2020 Porsche Taycan 4S 93Kwh — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 3,975 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S 93Kwh, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, other defects and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 91.6% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 14.8% in the 60-90k group versus 7.4% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 7.2% | 288 |
| 2 | Other defects | 0.7% | 28 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 0.5% | 19 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.4% | 15 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.3% | 12 |
| 6 | Visibility | 0.1% | 6 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registration plates | 45 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 44 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 16 |
| 4 | Ball joint | 10 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 6 |
| 6 | Washers | 5 |
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 | 19.8% | 785 |
| 2 | Other defects | 3.5% | 137 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.8% | 73 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.2% | 47 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 0.5% | 19 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.4% | 17 |
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 | 2,191 | 7.4% |
| 30-60k | 1,612 | 9.1% |
| 60-90k | 162 | 14.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,312 | 9.4% |
| 2024 | 1,316 | 7.2% |
| 2025 | 1,337 | 8.6% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Taycan 4S 93Kwh
Before buying a 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S 93Kwh, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 7.2% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (7.2% 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.
- Other defects (0.7% of tests): Miscellaneous items not in the main categories. Typical repair: varies.
- Lighting & signalling (0.5% 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 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S 93Kwhs pass their MOT?
91.6% of the 3,975 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S 93Kwh MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S 93Kwh?
Tyres, recorded in 7.2% of tests, followed by other defects (0.7%).
Does the 2020 Taycan 4S 93Kwh get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.4% in the 0-30k band to 14.8% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,975 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.