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With 53,685 currently licensed in the UK, the Porsche Macan is one of Britain's well-known cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the Macan 5 stars in 2024, with 90% adult occupant and 90% child protection scores.
It has a 78.2% first-time MOT pass rate — above the UK national average of 72%. Common MOT failure areas include suspension, brakes, oil leaks.
Annual running costs are estimated at £6,035 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £503/month or 82p/mile.
Theft risk is rated moderate at 9.3 per 1,000 registered vehicles.
NCAP Safety
2024
MOT Pass Rate
78.2%
15,000 tests
Monthly Cost
£503
est. annual total
New From
£68,665
Euro NCAP tested the Macan in 2024 and awarded it 5 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
90%
Child Occupant
90%
Pedestrian
90%
Safety Assist
78%
There are 13 known DVSA recalls affecting the Porsche Macan. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2025/328
On the affected vehicles it is possible that during the production process the airbags in the front seats were not fastened to the seat backrest in accordance with specifications.If this is the case proper deployment and thus the retention effect of the airbag cannot be ensured in the event of an accident. This can increase the risk of injury to the occupants.
Build dates: 2024-06-11 to 2025-06-30
R/2025/168
During regular conformity of production tests by the supplier a deviation at a component of the passenger’s airbag unit has been identified. As a result of this deviation the full protective effect of the passenger’s airbag may be impaired in the event of an accident triggering the restraint systems.
Build dates: 2024-03-24 to 2025-04-07
R/2025/064
The software version of the engine control unit does not correspond to the software version that should be on the vehicle.
Build dates: 2013-11-30 to 2018-07-06
R/2025/064
The software version of the engine control unit does not correspond to the software version that should be on the vehicle.
Build dates: 2013-11-30 to 2018-07-06
R/2023/213
On the affected vehicles it is possible that the screw connection of the seat belt mount to the rear left and/or right seat was not carried out in accordance with the specifications.
Build dates: 2014-04-29 to 2023-02-13
+ 8 more recalls. Check a specific vehicle to see the full list.
Based on 15,000 MOT tests, the Macan has a first-time pass rate of 78.2% — above the UK national average of 72%.
This is a positive sign for reliability. The Macan is less likely to have issues at MOT time than the average car on UK roads.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Porsche Macan are estimated at around £6,035 per year, or £503 per month.
Fuel
£2,134
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£3,051
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
The Macan achieves a combined fuel economy of around 26.8 mpg (21 mpg urban, 26.4 mpg extra-urban).
| Variant | Fuel | Combined | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| MACAN | PETROL | 26.8 mpg | 2.0L |
| MACAN | PETROL | 24.5 mpg | 2.9L |
| MACAN | DIESEL | 44.8 mpg | 3.0L |
| MACAN | PETROL | 31.4 mpg | 3.0L |
| MACAN | PETROL | 31.7 mpg | 3.6L |
Starting from £68,665 new, a Porsche Macan typically retains about 62% after 3 years and 51% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 83% | £56,650 | −£12,015 |
| 2 years | 70% | £48,150 | −£20,515 |
| 3 years | 62% | £42,350 | −£26,315 |
| 4 years | 56% | £38,150 | −£30,515 |
| 5 years | 51% | £35,100 | −£33,565 |
| 6 years | 48% | £32,650 | −£36,015 |
| 7 years | 45% | £30,650 | −£38,015 |
| 8 years | 42% | £29,150 | −£39,515 |
| 9 years | 40% | £27,700 | −£40,965 |
| 10 years | 38% | £26,300 | −£42,365 |
The Macan has a theft rate of 9.3 per 1,000 registered vehicles, rated moderate compared to the national average of 5.5 per 1,000.
There are currently 53,685 licensed and 893 SORN Macans in the UK (54,578 total). This makes it a common vehicle on UK roads.
The Macan has a 78.2% first-time MOT pass rate based on 15,000 tests — above the UK national average of 72%. This suggests good overall reliability.
Euro NCAP awarded the Macan 5 out of 5 stars when tested in 2024. It scored 90% for adult occupant protection, 90% for child occupant protection, 90% for vulnerable road users, and 78% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Macan are estimated at around £6,035 per year (£503/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 13 known safety recalls affecting the Macan. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
The Macan has a theft rate of 9.3 per 1,000 registered vehicles, which is rated moderate compared to the national average of 5.5 per 1,000. Standard security precautions should be sufficient.
A new Macan starts from around £68,665. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 51% of its original value.
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