2012 Porsche Cayenne · 8,763 MOT tests
2012 Porsche Cayenne reliability
2012 Porsche Cayennes fail 15.3% of first MOT tests, 57% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 19 Cayenne years (8,763 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Porsche Cayennes: 13.8%)
- 15.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Porsche Cayennes: 13.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 57% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 95,980
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,763
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 60% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 58% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 75% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Porsche Cayenne
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5%
- Suspension4%
- Lights and electrics3.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.3%
- Brakes2.2%
- Number plates and VIN0.7%
- Wheels0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.9%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.56%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.96%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.79%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.73%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.68%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.99%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.62%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (6.36%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.86%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.78%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.76%)
Other years
Every Porsche Cayenne year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne reliable?
2012 Porsche Cayennes fail 15.3% of first MOT tests, 57% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 19 Cayenne years (8,763 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Porsche Cayenne MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (2.9% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.56% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.96% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Porsche Cayenne have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Porsche Cayenne shows 95,980 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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