2022 Porsche Cayman: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the Porsche Cayman first registered in 2022: we looked at the 493 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 493 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
Common 2022 Porsche Cayman MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2022 Porsche Cayman MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Tyres12% 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.
- Lights and electrics2% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors2% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Brakes1% 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.
- Suspension1% 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.
Known faults on the 2022 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.
- Earlier PDK cars
PDK dual-clutch problems (earlier 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
- All engines
Paint, roof, and fast-wearing tyres and brakes
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 2022 Porsche Cayman
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Has the PDK gearbox had any work or software updates?
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Porsche Cayman compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 899 | Tyres 15% |
| 2020 | 1,354 | Tyres 16% |
| 2019 | 3,003 | Tyres 20% |
| 2018 | 3,541 | Tyres 19% |
| 2017 | 2,641 | Tyres 20% |
| 2016 | 2,943 | Tyres 14% |
| 2015 | 3,271 | Tyres 13% |
| 2014 | 3,546 | Tyres 18% |
| 2013 | 3,115 | Tyres 17% |
| 2012 | 1,028 | Brakes 16% |
| 2011 | 1,610 | Brakes 18% |
| 2010 | 1,587 | Brakes 26% |
| 2009 | 1,965 | Brakes 22% |
| 2008 | 2,609 | Brakes 27% |
| 2007 | 4,185 | Brakes 26% |
| 2006 | 4,414 | Brakes 29% |
| 2005 | 483 | Brakes 31% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Porsche Cayman cars first registered in 2022. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score