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Porsche 718 reliability by build year

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We've only got 474 MOT tests for Porsche 718 models built around 2022 (3 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.

Not enough data

Porsche 718 built around 2022: not enough MOT data yet

We've only seen a handful of Porsche 718 models built around 2022 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.

Key figure

Check a car’s number plate to see its own MOT record, or come back when there’s more MOT history.

What to check before viewing

The Porsche 718's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

Windscreen

If you have time

Inspect for chips and cracks in the wiper sweep area (Zone A) — these will fail an MOT.

How build years differ

Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your 718's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

Porsche 718 fail rate by age

This chart combines every Porsche 718 ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
3 yearsbuilt around 2022
4744.0%
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
4724.7%
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
3994.0%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 4 years old.

What goes wrong most often on 3-year-old Porsche 718 models

These issues come from 3-year-old Porsche 718 models, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelNot enough data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    3.2%
    Advisory: 25Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre has a cut that does not reach the ply or cords

    2.3%
    Advisory: 5Fail: 8 (62% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    2.1%
    Advisory: 17Fail: 3 (15% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Minor

    Windscreen damaged, but the driver can still see clearly

    1.1%
    Advisory: 0Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    0.8%
    Advisory: 6Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)

Based on 474 MOT tests on 3-year-old Porsche 718 models, every generation combined.

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Porsche 718.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

18 recalls in all

11 of the 18 Porsche 718 recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 2 Critical
  • 9 more

Top concerns

  • Incorrect detonators fitted to front passenger airbags
  • ATA1 - wheel mounting with central wheel lock
  • Individual threaded connections at the vehicle's suspension might not be tightened to the specification due to insuffici

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2022 (3 years old), the Porsche 718 across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. This is based on 474 3-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Porsche 718 ever sold: 1,345 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2022 (3 years old): 474 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.