2014 Porsche Cayenne 4.8L Petrol · YU55 RYS

A clean and consistent MOT history sits behind this twelve-year-old Cayenne, with every recorded test from April 2018 through September 2025 returning a pass and no failures appearing anywhere in the DVSA file. The most recent examination on 26 September 2025 was issued with no advisories or defects recorded, continuing a run of three entirely clean tests since 2023. The only entries of note are a 2022 advisory regarding a child seat restricting inspection of the rear adult belt, and a pair of 2021 advisories flagging slight perishing on both rear tyres. Neither represents a mechanical fault against the vehicle itself, and the absence of any corrosion, brake, suspension, exhaust or lighting advisories across eight consecutive tests suggests the structure and running gear have held up well within the limits of what the MOT scheme actually inspects. The recorded mileage of 117,513 miles over roughly twelve years equates to an annual accumulation of just under 9,800 miles, which sits comfortably within typical usage for a vehicle of this age and class. There is a notable continuity between tests from 2018 onward with no obvious gaps suggesting long periods off the road, and the steady year-on-year presence at test stations indicates regular use rather than extended storage. For a Porsche SUV of this vintage, that kind of consistent running is generally favourable from a mechanical standpoint, as it tends to keep seals, bearings, coolant circuits and drivetrain components active rather than allowing fluids to degrade through disuse. Equally, however, the mileage itself is substantial, and a petrol or diesel V6 or V8 Cayenne at this odometer reading will have accumulated meaningful wear on timing chains, coolant pipes, air suspension components and transfer case internals irrespective of how clean the MOT paperwork appears. Given the age and mileage, a prospective buyer should approach the test drive with the assumption that wear items beyond the MOT scope will now be due or overdue. Particular attention should be paid to the air suspension system, as the Cayenne's pneumatic struts, compressor and valve block are known to fail in this mileage bracket; listen for the compressor running excessively on cold start, watch for the car settling unevenly overnight, and check for any warning messages relating to chassis levelling. The multi-link front and rear suspension should be exercised over broken surfaces to detect any knocking, clonking or creaking from the control arms, anti-roll bar drop links and thrust arms, and the steering should be checked for vagueness or vibration that could indicate worn track rod ends. Brake feel should be firm and progressive without any judder under heavy application, which on a heavy SUV would suggest warped front discs, and the parking brake should hold the vehicle on an incline without excessive travel. Finally, the engine bay and underside warrant a careful visual inspection on a ramp or over a pit. Look for any signs of oil misting or weeping from the cam chains, valve cover gaskets and the front crankshaft seal, all of which are known cost items on higher-mileage Cayennes of this generation. Coolant pipes and the plastic expansion tank should be checked for staining or signs of pressurised leaks, and the exhaust system should be inspected for corrosion at the joints and mounting rubbers. The two 2021 rear tyre advisories should not be carried forward as a concern, but they do serve as a useful reminder to inspect the sidewalls of all four tyres for cracking, particularly on the inner shoulders which cannot be seen from a casual walkaround. If a full pre-purchase inspection by a Porsche specialist can be arranged, it is strongly advisable at this mileage and age.