Is the Porsche Cayenne tiptronic s reliable?

The Porsche Cayenne tiptronic s has an average MOT pass rate of 86% across 3 years, based on 272 tests in 2026. That's 4 points above the national average of 82%. The most reliable year is 2005 with a 91% pass rate.

Which year Porsche Cayenne tiptronic s is best?

The 2005 Porsche Cayenne tiptronic s has the highest MOT pass rate at 91%, while the 2006 model has the lowest at 82%. There's a 9 percentage point spread between the best and worst years.

Porsche Cayenne tiptronic s

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 3 years from 272 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

86%

Total Tests

272

Best Year

2005 (91%)

Years Covered

About the Porsche Cayenne tiptronic s

The Porsche Cayenne tiptronic s has been tested 272 times in 2026 MOT data across 3 model years (2004 to 2006), with an average pass rate of 86%. That's slightly above the national average of 82%. Available as petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 2005 model is the most reliable with a 91% pass rate from 117 tests. The 2006 model has the lowest at 82%. The 9 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.

Reliability Trend

The PORSCHE CAYENNE TIPTRONIC S has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2004) averages 121,157 miles, while the newest (2006) averages 113,437 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Porsche brand average of 92%, the Cayenne tiptronic s is 6 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Porsche models.