Porsche Cayman statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 8,533 −2.4% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 2,004 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 88.9% Cars of the same ages 69.9%
• Rank by number licensed No. 361 of 1,159 models we cover
• Peak year 2016 10,316 licensed
• Average annual mileage 3,350 miles a year

How many Porsche Caymans are left in Great Britain?

There were 8,533 Porsche Caymans licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 2,004 declared off the road (SORN). That is 17.3% fewer than the peak of 10,316 in 2016.

Porsche Cayman MOT reliability

In 2025, 88.9% of Porsche Cayman MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Porsche Caymans tested pass 69.9% of the time, so the Porsche Cayman does better than average for its age, by 19.0 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 88.6%.

Porsche Cayman MOT failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Porsche Cayman fails its MOT, appearing on 32.1% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 2.7% of Porsche Cayman tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common Porsche Cayman MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a Porsche Cayman failed its MOT in 2025 was “Position lamp: not working”, on 11.8% of 1,634 failed tests. 30.0% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.

Porsche Cayman by year

13 years of the Porsche Cayman, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2009 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (87.1% passed first time) and the 2019 cars worst (94.5%).

Porsche Cayman engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 8,584 Porsche Caymans licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 27.5% have an engine of 3,401cc to 3,500cc, and 22.2% have an engine of 3,301cc to 3,400cc. The share with an engine of 3,301cc to 3,400cc has fallen from 31.1% in 2014 to 22.2%.

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

Porsche Cayman fuel economy and CO2

The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Porsche Cayman from 2006 to 2016. On the NEDC test (listings 2006 to 2016), official combined fuel economy for its petrol versions ranges from 25.7 to 36.7 mpg, with CO2 of 180 to 262 g/km.

Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

• Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
• Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model names “Cayman”, “Cayman S”, “Cayman R”. How we use VCA’s figures.

Porsche Cayman safety recalls

DVSA lists 8 safety recalls for the Porsche Cayman since 1992, the first in 2006. The most recent was launched on 5 June 2024.

All 8 Porsche Cayman recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Porsche Cayman. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

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