2022 Porsche Taycan 4X2 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2022 Porsche Taycan 4X2 passed 92.2% of its 855 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail at 8.1%, so the 2022 Taycan 4X2 sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and other defects.
What the MOT record shows
Tyres dominates the failure mix at 6.3% of all tests — 4.9 points clear of lighting & signalling, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are registration plates, tread depth and headlamp aim — registration plates alone was recorded 15 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 23.0% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.3% | 54 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.4% | 12 |
| 3 | Other defects | 1.1% | 9 |
| 4 | Visibility | 0.7% | 6 |
| 5 | Road wheels | 0.2% | 2 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.1% | 1 |
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 | 15 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 14 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 9 |
| 4 | Rear fog lamp | 3 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 2 |
| 6 | Washers | 2 |
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 | 23.0% | 197 |
| 2 | Other defects | 3.9% | 33 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.8% | 24 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 0.5% | 4 |
| 5 | Road wheels | 0.4% | 3 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.2% | 2 |
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 | 584 | 7.2% |
| 30-60k | 254 | 9.4% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Taycan 4X2
On a 2022 Taycan 4X2, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 6.3% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (6.3% 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 (1.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Other defects (1.1% 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 2022 Porsche Taycan 4X2s pass their MOT?
92.2% of the 855 2022 Porsche Taycan 4X2 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Porsche Taycan 4X2?
Tyres, recorded in 6.3% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.4%).
Does the 2022 Taycan 4X2 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.2% in the 0-30k band to 9.4% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 855 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.