2019 Porsche Cayman: common problems and MOT failures

Common 2019 Porsche Cayman MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2019 Porsche Cayman MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

• Tyres
  20% of testsRough price £70–£150

  At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

• Brakes
  5% of testsRough price £150–£350

  At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

• Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
  2% of testsRough price £15–£250

  At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

• Suspension
  1% of testsRough price £120–£400

  At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

• Lights and electrics
  1% of testsRough price £10–£80

  At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

• Oil and fluid leaks
  1% of testsRough price £80–£600

  At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.

Known faults on the 2019 Porsche Cayman

Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.

• PDK dual-clutch problems (earlier cars)

  Earlier PDK cars

  Earlier cars had problems with the dual-clutch gearbox. Engines are otherwise generally reliable.

  At the viewing: Drive in traffic and check the changes are smooth.

  Source: What Car?: used Porsche 718 Boxster (2016-2025) reliability

• Paint, roof, and fast-wearing tyres and brakes

  All engines

  Owners have complained about paint quality, and it wears tyres and brakes quickly. Check the folding hood works.

  At the viewing: Look at the paint, the tyre tread and brake discs, and open and close the roof.

  Source: What Car?: used Porsche 718 Boxster (2016-2025) reliability

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2019 Porsche Cayman

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

1. Has the PDK gearbox had any work or software updates?
2. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?