Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S?

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 Turbo S?

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 Turbo S?

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 Turbo S reliable?

Based on MOT data from 444 vehicles, the 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.4%, 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 Turbo S?

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 Turbo S (2020)

444 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.4% first-time pass rate

2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S

CarHunch analysed 444 real MOT records for the 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S. 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. 444 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S passes its MOT on the first attempt 88.4% of the time, which is a solid 8.4 percentage points above the UK average of 80%, suggesting this is a well-engineered electric sports car with fewer systemic issues than most vehicles on the road. The dangerous defect rate of 13.1% is comfortably low, so safety-critical failures are not a concern for buyers.

At just under 24,000 miles on average for a four-year-old car, these Taycans are running at sensible mileages with only 0.23 failures per vehicle—meaning most don't fail at all. Advisories average 1.0 per car, a modest figure that reflects the typical wear items you'd expect on a premium electric performance machine; when shopping, focus on charging infrastructure compatibility and battery health history rather than mechanical durability.

The 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (93.4% 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

93.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

13.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.23

Over 2.8 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

22k

Middle half: 15k–30k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 93.4% 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 444 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 444 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 13.1% 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,399 Porsche Taycan Turbo S vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 32.2%

450

Black 29.9%

418

Blue 11.7%

164

White 10.9%

153

Silver 5.9%

Red 4.9%

Green 4.5%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S 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.

21,740

typical

15,339

low mileage

30,162

high mileage

Half of all 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S vehicles fall between 15,339 and 30,162 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 15,339 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.

✓ 15,339–30,162 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo Ss sit.

⚠ Over 40,718 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 Turbo S — Still on the Road

Almost all 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo Ss are still on the road.

Strong survival — 368 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% 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

0.23

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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