2006 Porsche Cayenne 4.5L Petrol · E3 WRW

This 2006 Porsche Cayenne passed its most recent MOT in October 2024 at 114,395 miles, but the test record reveals a significant and worsening corrosion problem affecting all four coil springs. The nearside and offside front and rear springs were all flagged as corroded at that inspection, and the same defects appeared in the previous year's test as well. This is not a minor cosmetic issue; corroded suspension springs can lose structural integrity and fail suddenly, creating a serious safety risk. The pattern is clear and concerning. The spring corrosion was present a year earlier in October 2023 and has persisted through to October 2024 without apparent remedy. This suggests the owner either did not replace the springs after the first defect notice or the replacement work was incomplete. Corrosion typically worsens over time, especially in a vehicle that is now twenty years old and has spent extended periods exposed to weather and road salt. Before the spring corrosion became the dominant issue, the MOT records from 2022 show all four tyres were worn close to the legal limit and showing signs of cracking or perishing. That defect does not appear in subsequent tests, implying the tyres were replaced. However, the springs have not been addressed in the same way, which raises questions about the owner's maintenance priorities and the vehicle's overall condition.