2022 Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo Electric · FP22 GVF

A pattern of tyre-related concerns sits at the core of this Taycan Sport Turismo's MOT record, with all three recorded tests flagging either an advisory or a dangerous failure concerning the condition of its tyres. The most recent examination on 20 March 2026 concluded with a pass, but two advisories were issued for front and nearside rear inner tyres worn close to the legal limit and on their edges, mirroring an advisory for an offside rear tyre at the prior test in March 2025. The intervening test on 20 March 2025 produced the more serious finding, recording a dangerous failure for an offside front tyre with a tear caused by structural separation or partial failure. Across a three-test window the consistent recurrence of edge wear advisories alongside a single dangerous structural tyre failure points to a vehicle that is consuming its tyres at a rate and in a pattern worth investigating rather than dismissing as incidental. The recorded mileage of 64,470 on what is a four-year-old high-performance electric Porsche equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 16,118 miles, which is substantially above average for the model and segment. This places elevated demand on the consumables most affected by mileage, including tyre wear, brake disc and pad condition, suspension component fatigue, and the general stresses placed on drivetrain and underbody hardware. The vehicle has been tested consecutively across 2025 and 2026 with no recorded lay-up gaps in the MOT history supplied, suggesting continuous use, which is consistent with the high mileage. For an EV of this weight and performance specification, sustained high mileage typically accelerates uneven tyre wear due to the instant torque delivery and the load characteristics of a four-wheel-drive chassis, and it warrants closer inspection of components that have done substantial work over the four years. Any prospective buyer should focus the pre-purchase inspection on the wheel and suspension geometry, as edge wear on inner and outer edges across different axles typically signals either incorrect wheel alignment, worn suspension bushes, deteriorated control arms, or compromised coil springs. A test drive should include paying particular attention to any steering pull, vagueness through the centre, or uneven tyre noise, alongside listening for clonking or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven road surfaces, which can indicate worn drop links, top mounts, or anti-roll bar bush wear consistent with the mileage. The brake system should be examined closely for binding calipers, lipped or scored discs, and uneven pad wear, as high-mileage performance EVs can suffer from rear brake corrosion due to regenerative braking reducing rear pad usage, leading to seized mechanisms. A full underbody inspection is also advised to check for any corrosion on subframes, brake pipes, and suspension arms, and to verify that the tyres fitted at handover are premium branded items correctly sized for the Taycan GTS Sport Turismo specification, rather than budget alternatives that may replicate the premature wear pattern already evident in the MOT history. Finally, the structural tyre failure recorded in March 2025 should prompt direct questioning about whether the tyres currently fitted are a recent replacement set, what brand and specification they are, and whether the wheel alignment has been checked and recorded on the invoice since. Given the recurring inner-edge advisories on both front and rear tyres within twelve months, a four-wheel laser alignment printout from a Porsche specialist or reputable tyre centre would be reassuring evidence, and any hesitation from the seller in producing this should be treated as a negotiating point or a reason to walk away. The combination of high annual mileage, repeated edge wear, and a recorded dangerous tyre failure indicates a vehicle that demands an above-average mechanical scrutiny budget from day one of ownership.