Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2020 Porsche Taycan 4s 93kwh?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2020 Porsche Taycan 4s 93kwh?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2020 Porsche Taycan 4s 93kwh?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2020 Porsche Taycan 4s 93kwh reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,513 vehicles, the 2020 Porsche Taycan 4s 93kwh has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2020 Porsche Taycan 4s 93kwh?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Porsche Taycan 4s 93kwh (2020)

1,513 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.1% first-time pass rate

2020 Porsche Taycan 4s 93kwh

CarHunch analysed 1,513 real MOT records for the 2020 Porsche Taycan 4s 93kwh. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S passes its first MOT 83.7% of the time, which is a solid 3.7 percentage points above the UK average, suggesting this electric saloon is genuinely reliable in its early years. However, 14.1% of these vehicles have recorded at least one dangerous defect, which is worth noting if you're buying secondhand.

At nearly 30,000 miles median mileage for a four-year-old car, these Taycans have been driven hard but not excessively, and the low failure rate of 0.24 per vehicle tells you major mechanical trouble is rare. The average advisory count of 1.3 is modest—mainly minor wear items—so focus your pre-purchase inspection on battery health, software updates, and any suspension geometry issues rather than expecting engine trouble.

The 2020 Porsche Taycan 4s 93kwh passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (93.1% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

93.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

14.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.24

Over 2.8 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

28k

Middle half: 20k–38k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 93.1% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 1,513 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.

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Based on MOT data from 1,513 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 14.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - 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. Inspection →
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 4,789 Porsche Taycan 4s 93kwh vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 32.6%

1,562

Black 23.1%

1,106

Blue 16.1%

769

White 11.8%

565

Silver 7.6%

363

Red 5.5%

265

Green 2.2%

104

Beige 0.6%

Pink 0.4%

Brown 0.2%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 Porsche Taycan 4s 93kwh 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.

28,227

typical

19,790

low mileage

37,665

high mileage

Half of all 2020 Porsche Taycan 4s 93kwh vehicles fall between 19,790 and 37,665 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 19,790 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 19,790–37,665 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2020 Porsche Taycan 4s 93kwhs sit.

⚠ Over 50,847 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2020 Porsche Taycan 4s 93kwh — Still on the Road

Almost all 2020 Porsche Taycan 4s 93kwhs are still on the road.

Strong survival — 1,197 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 98% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

2.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.24

Avg failures per vehicle

1.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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