Porsche Cayenne V6 Diesel Tip S (2010)

333 real MOT outcomes analysed • 11.9% first-time pass rate

2010 Porsche Cayenne V6 Diesel Tip S

CarHunch analysed 333 real MOT records for the 2010 Porsche Cayenne V6 Diesel Tip S. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2010 Cayenne diesel is a troublemaker: only 11.9% pass first time, versus the UK average of 80%, and the median CarHunch score of 45 reflects a seriously unreliable cohort. Dangerous defects are mercifully rare at 1.2%, but buyers should expect chronic issues—the average car racks up 0.13 failures per test.

At 87,500 miles median, these vehicles are well-used, yet still generating 0.5 advisories per test on average, suggesting wear and tear compounds the inherent reliability problem. If you're considering one, factor in regular and expensive repairs—this isn't a buy-it-and-forget-it SUV, so get a thorough pre-purchase inspection by a Porsche specialist before committing.

Below average reliability 68.1% below UK average
11.9%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
87,500
typical mileage
54,236–113,186 middle half
1.2%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.13
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.8 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2010 Porsche Cayenne V6 Diesel Tip S

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Diesel (100%) 332 11.7% 0.13
Petrol (0%) 1 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2010 Porsche Cayenne V6 Diesel Tip S vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

54,236
low mileage
87,500
typical
113,186
high mileage

Half of all 2010 Porsche Cayenne V6 Diesel Tip S vehicles fall between 54,236 and 113,186 miles.

2010 Porsche Cayenne V6 Diesel Tip S — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 30 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

14 30 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

1.8
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.13
Avg failures per vehicle
0.5
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Porsche Cayenne V6 Diesel Tip S:

2011