Porsche Cs501 vs Porsche Macan: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Porsche Cs501
75%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Porsche Macan
92%
MOT pass rate · 37,639 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Porsche Cs501 (75%) and Porsche Macan (92%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Porsche Cs501 | Porsche Macan |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 92% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 8% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.9 | 0.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 4% |
| Average mileage | 12,893 mi | 50,555 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 37,639 |
Most common faults
Porsche Cs501
- Oil leak
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Porsche Macan
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Porsche Cs501 (75%) and Porsche Macan (92%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.