Porsche Cayenne (2010)
2010 Porsche Cayenne
CarHunch analysed 1,104 real MOT records for the 2010 Porsche Cayenne. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2010 Porsche Cayenne passes its MOT first time at 85.9%, a solid 5.9 percentage points above the UK average—but nearly 30% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a significant concern for any buyer. Both petrol and diesel variants perform similarly (86.8% and 85.5% pass rates respectively), so fuel type won't be your deciding factor here.
At 75,000 miles average and 80,500 median, these Cayennes are moderately used for their age, yet they still average nearly 2 failures per test and almost 12 advisories, pointing to expensive wear items and suspension components wearing hard. Before committing to one, demand a full service history and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the braking system, suspension geometry, and oil leaks—the Cayenne's complexity means small problems become costly ones quickly.
What to check before buying a 2010 Porsche Cayenne
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.
- ⚠️ 29.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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 (64%) | 708 | 85.5% | 2.1 |
| Petrol (29%) | 315 | 86.8% | 1.74 |
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (5%) | 52 | 86% | 1.79 |
| Other (2%) | 22 | 89.2% | 1.27 |
| Electric (1%) | 7 | 84.8% | 2.14 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2010 Porsche Cayenne 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.
Half of all 2010 Porsche Cayenne vehicles fall between 64,736 and 97,007 miles.
2010 Porsche Cayenne — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 780 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 82% of the peak.
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
Most Common MOT Issues — 2010 Porsche Cayenne
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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47.9%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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44.7%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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40.9%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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40.7%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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37.1%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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29.4%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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28.9%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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27.8%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2010. Counts include advisories and failures.
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