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Porsche Cayenne Mk1 (9PA) built around 2010: not enough MOT data yet

We've only seen a handful of Porsche Cayenne Mk1 (9PA) models built around 2010 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.

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Porsche Cayenne Mk1 (9PA)
2003-2010SUVDIESEL / PETROL

Based on 6,538 tests of Cayenne models registered 2003-2010.

Mk1 (9PA) fail rate by age

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateUK average for cars this age
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
43922.1%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
80221.3%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
74520.5%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
86223.7%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
1,23121.7%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
1,35723.4%
21 yearsbuilt around 2004
90021.8%
22 yearsbuilt around 2003
20218.8%

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 18 years old.

How the Cayenne Mk1 (9PA) compares

At each age below, see how the Cayenne Mk1 (9PA) holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.

Based on 4,455 tests across 5 Porsche models, built around 2010 (15 years old).

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail ratePorsche average
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
43922.1%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
80221.3%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
74520.5%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
86223.7%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
1,23121.7%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
1,35723.4%
21 yearsbuilt around 2004
90021.8%
22 yearsbuilt around 2003
20218.8%

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.

What to check before viewing

The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can ask about or look for.

Brake pads

High priority

Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.

Tyres

Worth checking

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

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Leaks

Worth checking

Inspect the leaks carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Suspension

Worth checking

Inspect the suspension carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

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.

Other SUVs to compare

Other SUVs, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the Cayenne Mk1 (9PA).

  1. 1

    Lexus RX

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    21%

    No clear edge over the Porsche Cayenne Mk1 (9PA) on these figures.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    2,501 MOT tests on cars built around 2010

  2. 2

    Toyota RAV4

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    27.2%

    No clear edge over the Porsche Cayenne Mk1 (9PA) on these figures.

    7 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    3,604 MOT tests on cars built around 2010

  3. 3

    Honda CR-V

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    24.8%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    6%
    Dangerous
    5.5%
    Still registered at 10 years
    95.4%

    Fewer fails still not passed 3 days later: 6.0%, against 9.6% for the Porsche Cayenne Mk1 (9PA).

    10 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    11,324 MOT tests on cars built around 2010

  4. 4

    Toyota Urban Cruiser

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    26%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    6.5%
    Dangerous
    4.9%

    No clear edge over the Porsche Cayenne Mk1 (9PA) on these figures.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    1,619 MOT tests on cars built around 2010

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

How many are still registered

85%of all Porsche Cayenne cars first registered in 2014 to 2015 were still registered 10 years later. This is the whole model, not only this generation.

UK average for cars first registered in 2014 to 2015: 92% · Fewer than typical

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.

Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics (VEH0124).

Recall context

29 recalls in all

4 of the 29 Cayenne Mk1 (9PA) recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 4 recalls

Top concerns

  • The selector lever cable plastic sleeve does not have the required durability and may break
  • Inadequate crash resistance for front left seat frame
  • The spring of the foot operated handbrake may rub on the main wiring harness

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

What has gone wrong on Cayenne Mk1 (9PA) cars built around 2010

The share of petrol cars that have ever failed an MOT on each part of the car. Based on 195 cars.

Structural systems

Emissions
19%
Suspension
18%
Drivetrain
3%
Steering
1%

Wear items

Lighting
57%
Tyres
46%
Brakes
39%

Rust, which the MOT calls corrosion: 15% of these cars show rust-related issues at this age.

Check the sills, subframe and brake pipes before you decide.

How Cayenne Mk1 (9PA) cars have aged

How Cayenne Mk1 (9PA) cars have aged

How fail rates have changed as these cars got older. Each line follows cars first registered in about the same year across several years of MOT data. Not a prediction for any one car.

0%10%20%111315171921Age at MOTBuilt around 2010, 11 years old at the time of MOT: 14.1% (482 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2010, 12 years old at the time of MOT: 17.4% (454 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2010, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 15.6% (405 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2010, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 16.4% (397 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2010, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 17.4% (373 tests, 2025 data)2010Built around 2009, 12 years old at the time of MOT: 21.0% (637 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2009, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 19.6% (627 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2009, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 22.6% (615 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2009, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 18.5% (545 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2009, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 22.6% (545 tests, 2025 data)2009Built around 2008, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 19.8% (490 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2008, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 19.2% (480 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2008, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 20.0% (456 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2008, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 24.3% (452 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2008, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 21.3% (413 tests, 2025 data)2008Built around 2007, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 21.3% (592 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2007, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 20.7% (565 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2007, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 23.6% (525 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2007, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 22.6% (505 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2007, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 24.4% (464 tests, 2025 data)2007Built around 2006, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 20.5% (786 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2006, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 20.4% (715 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2006, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 21.6% (696 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2006, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 20.9% (659 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2006, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 20.5% (594 tests, 2025 data)2006Built around 2005, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 20.2% (1,135 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2005, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 24.2% (1,103 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2005, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 23.0% (1,010 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2005, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 24.1% (913 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2005, 20 years old at the time of MOT: 23.2% (807 tests, 2025 data)2005Built around 2004, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 22.7% (949 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2004, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 22.9% (897 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2004, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 23.7% (777 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2004, 20 years old at the time of MOT: 22.4% (682 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2004, 21 years old at the time of MOT: 20.7% (576 tests, 2025 data)2004Built around 2003, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 23.8% (408 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2003, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 20.7% (319 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2003, 20 years old at the time of MOT: 26.1% (284 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2003, 21 years old at the time of MOT: 23.5% (238 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2003, 22 years old at the time of MOT: 18.8% (202 tests, 2025 data)2003
First registered around 2010First registered around 2009First registered around 2008First registered around 2007
How each part holds up as Mk1 (9PA) cars age

How each part holds up as Mk1 (9PA) cars age

The share of petrol cars built 2005-2008 that have ever failed an MOT on each part of the car. Rates usually rise with age, but can dip slightly as cars leave the road.

Part of the car18 years19 years20 years
Suspension24%20%18%
Brakes35%26%39%
Emissions9%10%19%
Tyres45%50%46%
Lighting41%53%57%
DrivetrainNo figure2%3%
BodyworkNo figure1%No figure
Steering4%4%1%
Corrosion8%8%15%

Based on petrol cars in the 2005-2008 build-year band, from 100 to 195 cars at each age.

Mk1 (9PA) variants compared
All generations of this modelNot much data

Most common issues on Porsche Cayennes of this age

This list covers every Porsche Cayenne built around 2010, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the Mk1 (9PA) on its own.

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

    19.8%
    Advisory: 248Fail: 24 (9% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Oil leak, but not excessive

    14.5%
    Advisory: 123Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    11.9%
    Advisory: 139Fail: 29 (17% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    7.9%
    Advisory: 88Fail: 4 (4% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Minor

    One of the number plate lights not working

    7.9%
    Advisory: 0Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)

Based on 812 tests

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Frequently asked questions

Built around 2010 (15 years old), the Porsche Cayenne Mk1 (9PA) (2003-2010) fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. This is based on 439 15-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

*The build year is worked out from the date a car was first used on UK roads. For most cars this matches when it was registered, but imports may differ by a few months.

Data sourced from DVSA MOT History API. From 6,538 MOT tests on Porsche Cayennes first registered between 2003-2010. These figures are a guide, not a guarantee.