2010 Porsche Cayman · 2,083 MOT tests
2010 Porsche Cayman reliability
2010 Porsche Caymans fail 12% of first MOT tests, 64% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 15 Cayman years (2,083 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Porsche Caymans: 9.8%)
- 12%
- first-time fail rate (all Porsche Caymans: 9.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 64% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 60,257
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,083
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 71% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- 2011 cars: 65% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 79% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Porsche Cayman
Fail rate by area
- Tyres3.2%
- Suspension3.1%
- Lights and electrics2.9%
- Brakes2.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.9%
- Number plates and VIN0.6%
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.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.91%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 0.91%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.82%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.77%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Coil spring fractured or broken 0.77%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (10.42%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (9.36%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.01%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.89%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (2.74%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.58%)
Other years
Every Porsche Cayman year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Porsche Cayman reliable?
2010 Porsche Caymans fail 12% of first MOT tests, 64% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 15 Cayman years (2,083 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Porsche Cayman MOT?
Most often headlamp aim set too high (0.96% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (0.91% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (0.91% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Porsche Cayman have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Porsche Cayman shows 60,257 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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