MOT reliability

Porsche Macan

Q: Is the Porsche Macan reliable?

Across 37,639 Porsche Macan vehicles in our MOT data, 92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Porsche Macan?

The typical Porsche Macan in our data has covered around 50,555 miles.

37,639 vehicles · 196,898 completed MOT tests analysed

92%

MOT pass rate

Based on 37,639 Porsche Macan vehicles and 196,898 completed MOT tests, the Porsche Macan has an overall 92% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 50,555 miles.

37,639

Vehicles

196,898

MOT tests

7,129

Avg miles / year

0.8

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Porsche Macan problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Porsche Macan MOT tests:

Tyres, wheels & suspension55%
Other18%
Brakes16%
Lamps & electrical4%
Visibility4%
Body & structure2%
Identification & plates1%
Emissions & nuisance1%

Porsche Macan pass rate by age

How the Porsche Macan's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	17	100%
2	1,256	96%
3	40,156	94%
4	34,398	94%
5	30,033	93%
6	26,416	92%
7	22,418	91%
8	18,287	90%
9	12,914	89%
10	7,481	87%
11	2,971	87%
12	543	84%

Fuel types: Petrol (28,479), Diesel (9,159), Other (1)

Most common Porsche Macan MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Porsche Macan MOT tests:

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (7,229 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (7,200 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (7,148 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (7,047 times)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (4,442 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2,510 times)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2,490 times)
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (1,671 times)
COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION (1,644 times)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (1,520 times)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre (1,386 times)
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1,346 times)
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1,313 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1,252 times)
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1,223 times)

Porsche Macan pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2026	1	1	100%	35,008
2025	3	3	100%	3,827
2024	6	6	100%	7,891
2023	1,717	1,841	94%	21,901
2022	4,185	6,501	94%	25,470
2021	3,533	8,732	94%	33,032
2020	3,870	13,275	94%	38,783
2019	4,990	22,788	94%	45,408
2018	4,056	23,552	93%	53,907
2017	5,689	39,913	93%	62,924
2016	4,454	34,456	91%	69,177
2015	3,842	33,704	90%	76,102
2014	1,292	12,553	89%	81,401

Porsche Macan reliability FAQ

Across 37,639 Porsche Macan vehicles in our MOT data, 92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Porsche Macan MOT issues are: 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)).

The typical Porsche Macan in our data has covered around 50,555 miles.

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