Porsche Taycan MOT pass rate and common problems
94.5% of 14,250 Porsche Taycan MOT tests pass.
The Taycan has a pass rate of 94.5%, a little higher than the average across all Porsche models (91.8%).
The Porsche Taycan passes its MOT 94.5% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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This is the average across every Porsche Taycan in the dataset. Look up your own registration for its actual MOT history, and a free place to keep its maintenance records.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 94.4% at 0–3 years versus 94.6% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 94.4% | 3,869 | 23,982 miles |
| 3–6 years | 94.6% | 10,381 | 27,138 miles |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the Porsche Taycan
The most common reason the Porsche Taycan fails its MOT is tyres — present in 91.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has ply or cords exposed".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 91.5% | Has ply or cords exposed |
| Identification of the vehicle | 14.5% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 10.6% | Too high |
| Brakes | 5.0% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Visibility | 3.7% | Not working |
| Suspension | 2.2% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.0% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Body, chassis, structure | 0.9% | Cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |
| Road Wheels | 0.7% | Fixing missing |
Buying a used Porsche Taycan: what to check
These checks follow the Porsche Taycan’s own MOT record: the areas it fails on most often, and how that changes as the car gets older. None of them replaces a mechanic’s inspection, but they tell you where to look first.
1. Tyres
Recorded in 91.5% of failed Porsche Taycan MOTs.
Check tread depth across the whole width of every tyre, including the inner edge. Uneven wear can point to alignment or suspension problems. Look for cuts and bulges in the sidewalls.
2. Number plates and VIN
Recorded in 14.5% of failed Porsche Taycan MOTs.
Match the registration plates and the VIN (usually at the base of the windscreen and on a door pillar) to the V5C.
3. Lights and electrics
Recorded in 10.6% of failed Porsche Taycan MOTs.
Walk round with the lights on: headlights (dipped and main), indicators, brake lights, fog light and number-plate lamp. Check the dashboard warning lights come on with the ignition, then go out once the engine starts.
4. Brakes
Recorded in 5.0% of failed Porsche Taycan MOTs.
On the test drive, the car should stop straight without pulling or juddering, and the handbrake should hold it on a slope. Look through the wheels for scored or heavily lipped discs.
5. Windscreen and wipers
Recorded in 3.7% of failed Porsche Taycan MOTs.
Look for windscreen chips and cracks in the driver’s line of sight, and check the wipers clear the screen and the washers work.
Check the car’s own MOT history. Averages describe the model, not the car in front of you. Look up its registration for past failures, advisories that were never fixed, and gaps or dips in the recorded mileage.
Ask for the service history. Invoices show what was done and when; a stamp alone shows less. See how to check Porsche service history and what a service history check can tell you.
Related Porsche models
- Porsche Boxster — 87.8% pass rate
- Porsche Cayman — 93.0% pass rate
- Porsche Panamera — 92.8% pass rate
- Porsche 944 — 80.5% pass rate
- Porsche 911 Carrera — 95.9% pass rate
- Porsche 718 Cayman — 98.2% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the Porsche Taycan?
- 94.5% of Porsche Taycan MOT tests pass, based on 14,250 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the Porsche Taycan?
- The most common reason the Porsche Taycan fails its MOT is tyres — present in 91.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has ply or cords exposed".
- What are the common problems with the Porsche Taycan?
- Going by its MOT results, the most common problem areas on the Porsche Taycan are tyres; number plates and vin; lights and electrics.
- What should I check when buying a used Porsche Taycan?
- Start with the areas it most often fails its MOT on: tyres; number plates and vin; lights and electrics; brakes; windscreen and wipers. Then check the specific car's MOT history by registration for failures, advisories and mileage, and ask the seller for service invoices.
- Does this show the Porsche Taycan's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the Porsche service history guide for how to check and keep one.