2012 Porsche Panamera · 2,853 MOT tests
2012 Porsche Panamera reliability
2012 Porsche Panameras fail 13.4% of first MOT tests, 61% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 11 Panamera years (2,853 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Porsche Panameras: 10%)
- 13.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Porsche Panameras: 10%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 61% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 82,749
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,853
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 48% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- 2013 cars: 58% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 83% 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 Panamera
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5%
- Suspension2.8%
- Brakes2.5%
- Lights and electrics2.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.9%
- Number plates and VIN0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.75%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.58%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.47%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.05%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.74%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.63%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.02%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.19%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.07%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (2.17%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.17%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.96%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Porsche Panamera reliable?
2012 Porsche Panameras fail 13.4% of first MOT tests, 61% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 11 Panamera years (2,853 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Porsche Panamera MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (1.75% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.58% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.47% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Porsche Panamera have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Porsche Panamera shows 82,749 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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