Porsche Cayman (2012)
2012 Porsche Cayman
CarHunch analysed 316 real MOT records for the 2012 Porsche Cayman.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 316 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.
The 2012 Porsche Cayman is genuinely reliable: a 91.8% first-time pass rate sits well above the UK average of 80%, and petrol variants achieve 91.9%. However, one in five of these cars (20.2%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is worth factoring into your inspection checklist.
These Cayans are running low mileage for their age at a median of just 36,928 miles, suggesting they've been cherished rather than thrashed—but that also means you're buying a 12-year-old car that may have been sat for periods. The average 0.91 failures per vehicle is low, though 8.1 advisories suggests nibbling issues like worn trim and minor wear that come with age. Get a pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension and cooling systems, as these are the areas where Porsche sports cars tend to show their first real cracks.
The 2012 Porsche Cayman passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (92.7%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.
These stats describe 316 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
What tends to go wrong
Across 316 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2012.
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Before you buy a 2012 Porsche Cayman
Based on MOT data from 316 vehicles — here's what to check.
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recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Petrol (99%) | 313 | 92.8% | 0.91 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 17,092 Porsche Cayman vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2012 Porsche Cayman vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2012 Porsche Cayman vehicles fall between 25,167 and 47,354 miles.
2012 Porsche Cayman — Still on the Road
Almost all 2012 Porsche Caymans are still on the road.
Strong survival — 279 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 96% 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.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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