2009 Porsche Cayman · 2,698 MOT tests
2009 Porsche Cayman reliability
2009 Porsche Caymans fail 10.3% of first MOT tests, 71% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 15 Cayman years (2,698 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Porsche Caymans: 9.8%)
- 10.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Porsche Caymans: 9.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 71% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 62,926
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,698
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 54% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- 2010 cars: 64% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Strong point: suspension, 81% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Porsche Cayman
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics3.2%
- Brakes2.7%
- Suspension2.4%
- Tyres2.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.2%
- Steering0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Headlamp aim set too high 0.96%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.78%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 0.74%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.7%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Coil spring fractured or broken 0.67%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 0.56%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (9.08%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.04%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (7.01%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.78%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (2.11%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (1.82%)
Other years
Every Porsche Cayman year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Porsche Cayman reliable?
2009 Porsche Caymans fail 10.3% of first MOT tests, 71% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 15 Cayman years (2,698 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Porsche Cayman MOT?
Most often headlamp aim set too high (0.96% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.78% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (0.74% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Porsche Cayman have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Porsche Cayman shows 62,926 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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