2020 Porsche Panamera: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the Porsche Panamera first registered in 2020: we looked at the 1,313 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Petrol or diesel: does it make a difference?
The same figures for each fuel on its own. Check which one the car you're looking at is: it's on the logbook and in its MOT history.
| Fuel | Pass first time | Stands out | MOTs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 92% | Nothing unusual | 551 |
| Hybrid | 88% | Nothing unusual | 528 |
Common 2020 Porsche Panamera MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2020 Porsche Panamera MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Tyres24% 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.
- Brakes5% 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 mirrors3% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- 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.
- Seats and seatbelts1% of testsRough price £80–£250
At the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock, and retract cleanly.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2020 Porsche Panamera
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Porsche Panamera compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2022 | 400 | Tyres 28% |
| 2021 | 604 | Tyres 25% |
| 2019 | 2,361 | Tyres 22% |
| 2018 | 2,247 | Tyres 23% |
| 2017 | 2,927 | Tyres 23% |
| 2016 | 1,050 | Tyres 25% |
| 2015 | 1,970 | Tyres 26% |
| 2014 | 2,193 | Tyres 26% |
| 2013 | 2,160 | Tyres 26% |
| 2012 | 1,911 | Tyres 28% |
| 2011 | 1,097 | Tyres 25% |
| 2010 | 929 | Tyres 25% |
| 2009 | 319 | Tyres 23% |
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 Panamera cars first registered in 2020. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score