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Which cars fail their MOT most in Aberdeen (AB)?

In the Aberdeen (AB) postcode area, 470 models had 100 or more initial MOT tests (first attempts) in 2019–2024 (1,435,554 tests). The Daihatsu Terios fails most above its own rate elsewhere in Britain: 59.9% here against 39.5% (+20.4 points, 95% interval +13.9 to +26.9; a rough estimate from 217 tests here). The Peugeot 106 does best against its own rate (−10.2 points). Rates are not age-adjusted: the age of each model's cars can differ between areas.

Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · all 119 postcode areas · check a car by registration

Every model with 100+ tests in Aberdeen (AB)

Each model is set against its own first-time failure rate in the rest of Britain over the same years; the table runs from the largest excess to the largest shortfall.

Aberdeen (AB): first-time MOT failure by model against the same model elsewhere in Britain (2019–2024, not age-adjusted)
ModelFailed here, %Elsewhere in Britain, %Difference, points95% intervalTests here
Daihatsu Terios59.939.5+20.4+13.9 to +26.9217 (rough estimate)
Citroen C-Crosser61.641.9+19.7+12.1 to +27.3159 (rough estimate)
Lexus GS40.921.4+19.5+12.7 to +26.3203 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz CLC62.843.4+19.4+11.7 to +27.1153 (rough estimate)
Volvo C7057.940.0+17.9+11.2 to +24.6209 (rough estimate)
Honda Integra37.820.4+17.4+8.7 to +26.2119 (rough estimate)
Toyota iQ38.521.9+16.7+12.0 to +21.3423 (rough estimate)
Nissan Pixo48.431.9+16.5+10.4 to +22.6256 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz CLK54.338.4+15.9+11.9 to +19.9593
Skoda Roomster46.130.9+15.3+11.5 to +19.1676
Chevrolet Cruze53.137.9+15.2+10.0 to +20.4356 (rough estimate)
Citroen C4 Grand Picasso39.324.2+15.1+11.7 to +18.6778
Vauxhall Tigra63.548.6+15.0+9.5 to +20.5299 (rough estimate)
Daihatsu Sirion50.035.1+14.9+6.2 to +23.6128 (rough estimate)
BMW M529.414.6+14.9+9.3 to +20.4265 (rough estimate)
Isuzu TF56.842.0+14.8+8.0 to +21.7206 (rough estimate)
Toyota Prius36.221.9+14.4+10.5 to +18.3588
Mercedes-Benz Viano48.434.2+14.2+6.9 to +21.4184 (rough estimate)
Nissan Almera59.245.1+14.2+9.5 to +18.8439 (rough estimate)
Jaguar S-Type51.637.7+13.9+8.0 to +19.8277 (rough estimate)
DS DS438.624.7+13.9+6.9 to +21.0184 (rough estimate)
Subaru Legacy51.137.3+13.8+9.8 to +17.7611
Fiat 500L44.030.3+13.7+10.6 to +16.71,049
Lexus IS37.523.9+13.6+10.5 to +16.8895
Citroen C3 Aircross26.112.6+13.5+9.7 to +17.3518
Chrysler Ypsilon48.034.7+13.3+9.1 to +17.5556
Peugeot 30659.246.1+13.1+5.1 to +21.1147 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Coupe61.348.3+12.9+7.7 to +18.2328 (rough estimate)
Renault Modus62.549.7+12.8+9.2 to +16.5675
Vauxhall Vectra61.148.3+12.8+11.0 to +14.72,743
Nissan Primera59.146.3+12.8+3.6 to +22.0110 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Colt55.642.8+12.8+9.2 to +16.3752
Nissan Leaf30.417.7+12.7+10.2 to +15.31,277
Citroen DS546.033.5+12.5+5.6 to +19.4200 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz CLS37.525.0+12.5+9.0 to +15.9761
Abarth 50043.831.3+12.5+5.8 to +19.1217 (rough estimate)
Peugeot RCZ44.332.0+12.3+7.4 to +17.3388 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 40758.346.0+12.3+7.9 to +16.6501
Toyota Urban Cruiser38.226.0+12.2+7.3 to +17.1385 (rough estimate)
Nissan Pulsar31.119.0+12.1+9.1 to +15.2899
Kia Picanto41.029.0+12.0+10.8 to +13.36,066
Renault Grand Modus57.845.9+11.9+4.6 to +19.1180 (rough estimate)
Fiat Sedici59.647.9+11.7+5.2 to +18.2223 (rough estimate)
Honda CR-Z32.520.8+11.7+4.5 to +18.9163 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Antara51.139.5+11.6+9.7 to +13.52,609
Peugeot 30764.052.4+11.6+8.7 to +14.51,057
Citroen C4 Cactus33.722.1+11.5+8.0 to +15.0704
BMW 7 Series31.419.9+11.5+8.1 to +14.9707
Renault Laguna59.147.7+11.4+7.6 to +15.3621
Renault Twingo45.434.1+11.3+8.4 to +14.31,081
Ford Fusion50.739.4+11.3+9.4 to +13.22,747
Chevrolet Spark54.843.5+11.3+7.5 to +15.1663
Volkswagen Jetta45.134.0+11.2+8.3 to +14.11,123
Nissan 350Z38.427.2+11.2+5.2 to +17.1258 (rough estimate)
Volvo C3050.239.0+11.2+8.5 to +13.81,373
Jaguar X-Type53.942.8+11.1+7.4 to +14.7722
Abarth 59529.418.3+11.1+8.0 to +14.1885
Vauxhall Adam35.624.8+10.8+9.2 to +12.33,706
Lexus RX30.820.1+10.8+7.6 to +13.9843
Vauxhall Meriva47.536.7+10.8+9.3 to +12.24,713
Saab 9-349.939.2+10.7+8.7 to +12.72,404
Suzuki Alto42.631.9+10.7+8.2 to +13.21,468
Subaru Outback37.626.9+10.7+7.7 to +13.71,009
Nissan Pathfinder57.046.3+10.7+5.5 to +15.9349 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Agila45.835.1+10.7+8.3 to +13.11,689
Vauxhall Crossland24.013.3+10.7+8.9 to +12.42,373
Peugeot 20660.850.1+10.7+7.9 to +13.51,168
Alfa Romeo Giulietta39.228.5+10.6+7.4 to +13.9886
Peugeot 20834.924.2+10.6+9.3 to +11.95,153
Chevrolet Captiva57.246.6+10.6+6.5 to +14.7563
Peugeot 10744.033.4+10.5+8.4 to +12.72,052
Peugeot Rifter28.518.0+10.5+3.6 to +17.4165 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz V-Class28.317.9+10.4+3.9 to +16.9184 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Outlander31.621.3+10.3+8.8 to +11.83,714
Chrysler Grand Cherokee54.444.1+10.3+3.1 to +17.5184 (rough estimate)
Toyota Verso35.925.7+10.3+7.0 to +13.5832
DS 348.638.3+10.3+8.8 to +11.74,408
Peugeot 200832.021.8+10.2+8.7 to +11.83,720
Volvo S4053.042.8+10.1+7.3 to +13.01,188
Toyota Auris34.624.6+10.1+8.6 to +11.53,914
Volvo V5053.543.5+10.0+7.2 to +12.81,255
Land Rover Freelander43.533.5+10.0+8.9 to +11.18,022
Mazda 640.130.2+10.0+8.4 to +11.53,932
SsangYong Tivoli33.923.9+10.0+3.1 to +16.8183 (rough estimate)
Land Rover Range Rover33.223.4+9.8+8.5 to +11.15,210
Toyota MR245.435.6+9.8+5.1 to +14.5430 (rough estimate)
Mazda 239.329.5+9.8+8.6 to +11.06,432
Talbot Express57.747.9+9.7+3.2 to +16.3222 (rough estimate)
Hyundai i3041.732.1+9.7+8.2 to +11.14,590
Fiat 50039.429.7+9.7+8.7 to +10.610,852
Skoda Yeti27.918.3+9.6+8.3 to +11.04,408
Mercedes-Benz C-Class34.124.5+9.6+8.7 to +10.69,661
Subaru Forester39.830.2+9.6+7.3 to +12.01,705
Hyundai ix3539.029.4+9.6+7.9 to +11.33,201
Saab 9-547.938.3+9.6+5.9 to +13.2726
Nissan Juke35.826.2+9.6+8.6 to +10.69,060
Mitsubishi Shogun Sport53.744.1+9.6+4.5 to +14.6380 (rough estimate)
Citroen Xsara60.851.3+9.5+6.3 to +12.8852
Peugeot 30843.033.5+9.5+8.1 to +10.94,881
Audi A824.815.3+9.5+6.3 to +12.7687
Citroen C345.235.8+9.5+8.1 to +10.85,406
Jeep Patriot60.250.7+9.4+0.7 to +18.1123 (rough estimate)
Citroen C447.237.8+9.4+8.1 to +10.75,758
Hyundai Veloster42.433.0+9.4+0.7 to +18.1125 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Grand Vitara46.336.9+9.3+6.9 to +11.71,688
Suzuki Splash41.332.0+9.3+5.1 to +13.5530
Volvo S8041.131.9+9.2+4.6 to +13.9435 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Wagon R53.344.1+9.2−0.3 to +18.8105 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 300837.328.1+9.2+7.5 to +10.93,141
Jaguar XJ34.024.8+9.2+6.3 to +12.11,020
Skoda Rapid30.421.2+9.2+6.3 to +12.01,018
Mercedes-Benz E-Class30.621.5+9.1+7.9 to +10.35,850
Volkswagen Fox54.445.4+9.1+6.2 to +11.91,172
MG HS19.110.0+9.0+4.0 to +14.1236 (rough estimate)
Austin Mini40.231.1+9.0+0.3 to +17.7122 (rough estimate)
Toyota Celica49.740.7+9.0+3.4 to +14.5312 (rough estimate)
Subaru Impreza36.927.9+9.0+6.7 to +11.21,802
Dacia Sandero36.627.7+8.9+7.8 to +10.17,283
Chevrolet Matiz57.248.3+8.9+1.4 to +16.4166 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen California25.416.5+8.9+5.9 to +11.9818
Toyota RAV435.326.4+8.9+7.7 to +10.06,449
Alfa Romeo Giulia23.714.9+8.8+2.1 to +15.5156 (rough estimate)
SsangYong Musso45.536.7+8.8+1.4 to +16.2178 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Signum55.947.1+8.8−0.5 to +18.1111 (rough estimate)
Hyundai i4034.325.6+8.7+6.0 to +11.51,154
MG 330.121.4+8.7+3.4 to +14.0289 (rough estimate)
Jeep Wrangler36.928.2+8.7+2.1 to +15.3206 (rough estimate)
Seat Ibiza41.532.8+8.7+7.7 to +9.78,852
Audi A254.045.2+8.7+4.0 to +13.4430 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 20756.547.8+8.7+7.2 to +10.14,549
Hyundai i1033.424.7+8.6+7.7 to +9.69,877
SEAT Toledo39.230.6+8.6+2.5 to +14.7245 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Amarok29.420.8+8.6+6.9 to +10.32,837
Honda Accord48.239.6+8.6+5.7 to +11.41,175
Renault Zoe31.723.2+8.5+5.0 to +12.0678
Hyundai ix2033.024.6+8.5+5.9 to +11.01,354
Mazda 339.431.0+8.4+7.2 to +9.75,493
Fiat Qubo41.833.4+8.4+1.8 to +15.1213 (rough estimate)
BMW X625.517.2+8.4+5.5 to +11.3870
Alfa Romeo GT53.244.9+8.4−1.0 to +17.7109 (rough estimate)
Lexus CT23.415.1+8.3+3.7 to +12.9325 (rough estimate)
Nissan NV20049.341.0+8.3+6.0 to +10.61,801
Toyota Hilux40.231.9+8.3+7.1 to +9.56,888
Honda S200028.720.4+8.3+2.9 to +13.7268 (rough estimate)
Nissan Micra44.936.6+8.3+7.1 to +9.56,710
Mazda CX-524.816.5+8.3+6.7 to +9.83,024
Jeep Cherokee41.233.0+8.2+4.2 to +12.2585
Volkswagen Bora52.544.3+8.2+2.9 to +13.6339 (rough estimate)
Chevrolet Aveo57.649.4+8.2+3.8 to +12.6486 (rough estimate)
Hyundai i2033.124.9+8.2+6.9 to +9.54,894
BMW 6 Series29.221.1+8.2+4.9 to +11.5739
Toyota Corolla41.533.4+8.1+5.8 to +10.41,816
Ford Transit44.736.7+8.1+7.2 to +8.913,376
Kia Soul35.427.4+8.1+4.7 to +11.4779
Toyota Hiace44.136.1+8.0+2.2 to +13.7288 (rough estimate)
Fiat Grande Punto51.443.5+8.0+1.1 to +14.8208 (rough estimate)
Kia Rio37.529.6+7.9+6.5 to +9.34,525
Fiat Panda42.134.2+7.9+6.7 to +9.25,975
Hyundai Ioniq20.012.1+7.9+4.3 to +11.5469 (rough estimate)
Volvo V7045.337.5+7.8+5.4 to +10.21,716
Volkswagen up!25.117.3+7.8+6.7 to +8.95,610
Chrysler Jeep Cherokee48.640.8+7.8−1.7 to +17.3107 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Mokka29.121.3+7.8+7.0 to +8.514,337
Kia ProCeed36.829.0+7.7+1.8 to +13.7253 (rough estimate)
Citroen Saxo57.449.7+7.7−1.9 to +17.4101 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Zafira46.538.8+7.7+6.5 to +8.96,631
Nissan e-NV20032.725.0+7.7−1.3 to +16.7104 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz B-Class33.525.8+7.7+5.4 to +9.91,695
BMW M324.316.7+7.7+4.9 to +10.4929
Skoda Fabia36.829.2+7.7+6.8 to +8.611,155
Skoda Superb28.320.7+7.6+6.1 to +9.23,161
Citroen C135.327.8+7.6+6.1 to +9.04,043
Nissan Skyline24.817.3+7.5−0.4 to +15.3117 (rough estimate)
SsangYong Rodius45.137.6+7.4−0.8 to +15.6142 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Baleno27.419.9+7.4+3.3 to +11.5457 (rough estimate)
SsangYong Rexton45.438.0+7.4+0.4 to +14.4194 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi ASX27.319.9+7.4+5.6 to +9.12,560
SsangYong Korando37.329.9+7.4+1.7 to +13.1279 (rough estimate)
Mazda 555.047.7+7.4+2.6 to +12.2418 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Getz52.945.6+7.4+2.9 to +11.8478 (rough estimate)
Ford Ranger37.029.7+7.3+6.2 to +8.56,883
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso56.749.4+7.3−1.3 to +16.0127 (rough estimate)
Fiat Bravo55.047.7+7.3+2.3 to +12.3378 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz SLK33.025.7+7.3+5.0 to +9.61,598
Citroen Nemo47.239.9+7.3+4.1 to +10.5950
Kia Sportage29.622.4+7.2+6.4 to +8.110,783
Alfa Romeo MiTo43.236.0+7.2+3.4 to +11.1637
Volkswagen Touareg31.023.8+7.1+5.4 to +8.82,920
Rover 7551.844.7+7.1+1.9 to +12.3359 (rough estimate)
Kia Niro18.611.5+7.1+4.3 to +9.8760
Peugeot 500840.533.5+7.0+3.5 to +10.6741
Kia Optima26.119.0+7.0+3.9 to +10.1775
Land Rover Defender39.932.9+7.0+5.9 to +8.17,888
Fiat Scudo56.849.8+7.0+1.5 to +12.5315 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Corsa44.237.2+7.0+6.6 to +7.451,341
Kia Carens43.536.6+6.9+3.1 to +10.8648
Peugeot Bipper46.539.6+6.9+4.0 to +9.91,118
Dacia Duster31.224.3+6.9+5.6 to +8.24,881
Smart Forfour31.724.8+6.9+2.8 to +11.0489 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Lupo48.541.6+6.9−0.7 to +14.4169 (rough estimate)
Honda Insight33.726.8+6.9−0.0 to +13.8181 (rough estimate)
Nissan Note40.333.5+6.8+5.4 to +8.34,367
Kia Venga31.224.4+6.8+4.4 to +9.21,448
BMW M419.512.6+6.8+3.5 to +10.2534
Renault Megane53.246.4+6.8+5.4 to +8.25,004
Nissan X-Trail36.529.7+6.8+5.2 to +8.43,699
Toyota Yaris35.929.1+6.7+5.8 to +7.710,585
Audi Q321.114.4+6.7+5.9 to +7.59,262
Suzuki Jimny38.431.7+6.7+4.0 to +9.41,241
Skoda Citigo24.017.3+6.7+4.8 to +8.61,894
Subaru XV22.816.2+6.7+3.9 to +9.5902
Seat Altea47.040.3+6.6+2.8 to +10.5656
Audi Q815.58.9+6.6−0.4 to +13.6103 (rough estimate)
Audi A721.815.2+6.6+3.7 to +9.5784
Nissan Primastar59.953.3+6.6+2.2 to +11.0486 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Grandland19.913.3+6.6+5.0 to +8.22,300
Mercedes-Benz Vito40.734.2+6.5+4.7 to +8.42,631
Mercedes-Benz M-Class34.928.3+6.5+4.3 to +8.81,694
Volkswagen Beetle47.440.9+6.5+4.3 to +8.72,001
Land Rover Range Rover Sport27.621.1+6.5+5.4 to +7.66,393
Toyota Avensis40.333.8+6.5+4.8 to +8.33,032
Peugeot 50834.027.5+6.4+3.1 to +9.7804
Renault Clio50.343.8+6.4+5.7 to +7.217,255
Vauxhall Insignia36.129.7+6.4+5.5 to +7.311,004
Ford EcoSport25.118.7+6.4+5.1 to +7.74,570
Mitsubishi Pajero42.436.0+6.4−1.7 to +14.5144 (rough estimate)
Toyota Alphard32.726.3+6.4+1.6 to +11.2373 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen CC29.823.4+6.4+3.5 to +9.3933
Renault Koleos36.530.1+6.4+0.6 to +12.2271 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Crafter36.329.9+6.4+2.1 to +10.7491 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Santa Fe40.233.9+6.4+4.4 to +8.42,362
Audi A125.819.5+6.3+5.6 to +7.113,709
Volvo V6027.621.3+6.3+4.2 to +8.41,787
Infiniti Q5025.719.4+6.3−0.9 to +13.5144 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Terracan50.043.7+6.3−3.5 to +16.1100 (rough estimate)
Volvo XC7036.029.7+6.3+3.9 to +8.71,574
Jaguar XF29.423.2+6.3+4.8 to +7.73,829
Volkswagen Sharan34.828.6+6.3+3.6 to +8.91,217
Land Rover Discovery Sport23.317.0+6.3+5.3 to +7.28,046
Renault Grand Scenic53.547.3+6.3+2.2 to +10.3579
Vauxhall Astra41.535.3+6.2+5.7 to +6.833,142
Mazda CX-746.840.6+6.2−1.6 to +14.0158 (rough estimate)
Renault Captur25.619.5+6.2+5.2 to +7.17,894
Citroen C4 Picasso26.720.5+6.1+0.3 to +11.9225 (rough estimate)
Citroen C254.548.3+6.1+1.3 to +10.9415 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz S-Class24.218.1+6.1+2.5 to +9.7558
Seat Mii25.719.7+6.1+2.7 to +9.4641
Ford Fiesta39.433.3+6.0+5.7 to +6.474,646
Land Rover Discovery34.928.9+6.0+5.1 to +7.09,545
BMW 5 Series28.722.7+6.0+4.9 to +7.07,029
Mazda MX-532.526.5+6.0+4.1 to +7.92,328
Fiat Punto51.045.0+6.0+4.2 to +7.73,079
BMW Z430.124.2+6.0+3.6 to +8.41,383
Smart Fortwo33.227.3+6.0+2.9 to +9.0918
MGB28.022.0+6.0−0.5 to +12.4186 (rough estimate)
Ford B-MAX29.723.7+5.9+4.3 to +7.62,939
Fiat Tipo29.123.1+5.9+1.3 to +10.5375 (rough estimate)
Seat Alhambra33.727.8+5.9+3.0 to +8.81,011
Chrysler 300C43.337.4+5.9−2.7 to +14.5127 (rough estimate)
Volvo S6036.430.5+5.9+3.2 to +8.61,233
Renault Scenic50.844.9+5.9+3.7 to +8.12,055
Jeep Compass31.025.1+5.9+1.8 to +10.0487 (rough estimate)
Nissan Navara38.532.6+5.9+4.6 to +7.15,687
Alfa Romeo 15949.443.6+5.9−1.6 to +13.3174 (rough estimate)
Ford Mondeo40.634.8+5.8+4.8 to +6.89,401
Fiat Fullback21.916.1+5.8+1.3 to +10.3329 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Shogun39.433.6+5.8+4.2 to +7.43,592
Toyota Granvia40.835.0+5.7−3.8 to +15.3103 (rough estimate)
MG TF38.532.8+5.7+0.9 to +10.5397 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Corsavan52.246.5+5.7+1.9 to +9.5670
BMW X326.821.1+5.7+4.6 to +6.86,471
Aston Martin DB916.510.9+5.7−1.1 to +12.5115 (rough estimate)
BMW X419.814.2+5.6+2.9 to +8.3867
Infiniti Q3017.511.9+5.6−0.0 to +11.2177 (rough estimate)
BMW X121.916.4+5.6+4.4 to +6.84,624
Mazda CX-317.211.7+5.5+3.4 to +7.61,230
Mazda RX-838.933.4+5.5−2.4 to +13.3149 (rough estimate)
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque21.416.0+5.5+4.6 to +6.48,373
Volkswagen Arteon18.412.9+5.5+1.4 to +9.6348 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Scirocco33.628.2+5.4+3.5 to +7.32,443
Fiat Grande Punto48.543.1+5.4+0.7 to +10.1435 (rough estimate)
Jaguar XE23.117.7+5.4+3.4 to +7.41,750
Toyota GT8618.913.6+5.3+0.7 to +9.9280 (rough estimate)
Audi S424.819.5+5.3+0.4 to +10.2302 (rough estimate)
Skoda Octavia30.224.9+5.3+4.4 to +6.29,487
Citroen Berlingo46.341.1+5.3+4.3 to +6.29,973
Kia Sedona52.146.9+5.2−2.0 to +12.4186 (rough estimate)
Citroen Relay41.836.6+5.2+1.3 to +9.1622
Volkswagen e-Golf18.313.1+5.2−0.0 to +10.4213 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Kona16.511.3+5.2+2.9 to +7.41,027
Ford Transit Connect42.537.4+5.1+4.0 to +6.37,068
Lexus NX13.68.5+5.1+1.5 to +8.7354 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Corrado36.331.2+5.1−4.3 to +14.5102 (rough estimate)
BMW X529.424.3+5.1+3.9 to +6.25,684
Audi A525.220.2+5.0+3.8 to +6.25,252
Peugeot 10820.415.4+4.9+2.8 to +7.11,380
Vauxhall Combo47.642.7+4.9+3.6 to +6.25,580
Jaguar F-Pace19.114.2+4.9+3.3 to +6.52,423
Toyota Proace35.630.7+4.9−0.2 to +10.0337 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz Citan39.534.6+4.9+2.2 to +7.51,320
Ford S-MAX39.134.3+4.9+3.1 to +6.63,040
Saab 90043.638.8+4.9−2.7 to +12.5165 (rough estimate)
BMW Z339.134.3+4.8+0.4 to +9.1489 (rough estimate)
Suzuki SX433.528.7+4.8+3.2 to +6.33,696
Mercedes-Benz 30029.825.1+4.7−3.7 to +13.2114 (rough estimate)
SEAT Exeo36.031.3+4.7−1.1 to +10.6261 (rough estimate)
Chrysler Jeep Grand45.741.0+4.7−3.5 to +13.0140 (rough estimate)
Toyota Aygo28.023.4+4.6+3.6 to +5.76,993
MINI Clubman20.215.5+4.6+2.3 to +7.01,111
Audi Q520.015.4+4.6+3.8 to +5.58,605
Renault Kadjar22.818.3+4.6+3.2 to +6.03,516
Vauxhall Viva18.213.6+4.6+2.9 to +6.31,969
Volkswagen Passat35.430.8+4.6+3.7 to +5.510,869
Ford Edge18.013.5+4.6+2.0 to +7.1899
MG ZS19.715.2+4.5+1.5 to +7.6665
Nissan Elgrand36.431.9+4.5+0.5 to +8.5550
Audi Q722.417.9+4.5+2.7 to +6.32,163
Kia Sorento36.632.1+4.5+2.5 to +6.52,252
Fiat 500X22.518.0+4.5+2.7 to +6.32,067
Volkswagen Eos37.733.3+4.5−1.3 to +10.2273 (rough estimate)
MINI Countryman19.715.3+4.5+3.4 to +5.65,126
Vauxhall Vivaro47.543.1+4.4+3.3 to +5.67,462
Kia Stonic14.810.4+4.4+2.0 to +6.8832
Land Rover Range Rover Velar19.615.2+4.4+2.1 to +6.71,178
Audi SQ514.29.8+4.4+0.3 to +8.6282 (rough estimate)
Audi S523.519.1+4.4−1.5 to +10.3204 (rough estimate)
Ford Mustang20.115.7+4.4+0.4 to +8.3394 (rough estimate)
Isuzu D-Max30.926.6+4.4+2.5 to +6.22,388
Kia Ceed36.031.7+4.4+3.1 to +5.65,530
Ford Kuga24.019.7+4.3+3.6 to +5.015,978
BMW M214.410.1+4.3−0.4 to +8.9222 (rough estimate)
Renault Kangoo50.346.1+4.3+2.9 to +5.65,184
Toyota C-HR16.912.6+4.3+2.5 to +6.01,798
Seat Arona17.413.1+4.2+2.2 to +6.31,354
Citroen C3 Picasso28.224.0+4.2−2.5 to +11.0170 (rough estimate)
Jaguar E-Pace15.811.6+4.2+2.3 to +6.11,407
Porsche Cayman15.611.4+4.2+1.9 to +6.5940
Volvo XC6023.319.1+4.2+3.1 to +5.35,573
Volkswagen Polo37.233.0+4.2+3.7 to +4.734,194
Fiat Doblo39.135.0+4.2+2.4 to +5.92,923
Volkswagen Tiguan21.917.7+4.1+3.5 to +4.815,346
Mazda Bongo49.545.5+4.0−0.7 to +8.8434 (rough estimate)
BMW 4 Series18.314.4+4.0+2.7 to +5.23,909
Nissan GT-R11.37.3+4.0−0.6 to +8.5186 (rough estimate)
Great Wall Steed43.139.2+3.9−5.1 to +13.0116 (rough estimate)
Ford Galaxy42.238.3+3.9+1.6 to +6.31,733
Ford Capri24.420.5+3.9−2.6 to +10.5168 (rough estimate)
Audi e-tron13.89.9+3.9−2.4 to +10.2116 (rough estimate)
Dacia Logan30.326.4+3.9+1.4 to +6.41,356
Audi TT28.925.0+3.9+2.7 to +5.15,474
Audi RS420.917.0+3.9−0.9 to +8.7283 (rough estimate)
Ford Transit Custom24.921.0+3.8+2.0 to +5.72,079
Renault Master37.833.9+3.8+0.8 to +6.9961
Porsche Boxster22.518.7+3.8+1.8 to +5.91,642
Jeep Renegade22.718.9+3.8+1.6 to +6.01,433
Chevrolet Orlando43.940.1+3.8−3.7 to +11.3171 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Eclipse15.912.1+3.8+0.9 to +6.7609
Audi A431.527.7+3.8+3.1 to +4.516,519
Mazda CX-3011.37.6+3.8−0.3 to +7.9229 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Tucson21.517.7+3.8+2.7 to +4.86,020
Porsche Panamera16.012.3+3.7−1.0 to +8.4238 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz SL20.617.0+3.6+0.6 to +6.7678
Porsche Cayenne20.316.7+3.6+1.7 to +5.51,698
Volvo V4029.025.4+3.6+2.5 to +4.76,248
Skoda Kodiaq13.810.3+3.6+1.6 to +5.61,157
Mitsubishi Mirage20.016.4+3.6+0.5 to +6.6651
Ford C-MAX31.728.2+3.5+2.1 to +5.04,108
Volkswagen Caddy34.230.7+3.5+2.6 to +4.410,690
Audi A624.921.4+3.5+2.5 to +4.57,286
Subaru WRX13.710.4+3.3−0.6 to +7.2306 (rough estimate)
Hyundai i80040.136.8+3.3−3.7 to +10.2192 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Astravan50.447.2+3.3−1.2 to +7.7480 (rough estimate)
Jaguar XK26.523.3+3.2+0.3 to +6.0926
Mercedes-Benz CLA20.917.7+3.1+1.3 to +5.01,868
Nissan Qashqai31.828.7+3.1+2.4 to +3.915,896
Mitsubishi L20036.433.3+3.1+2.1 to +4.010,121
Jaguar XJS26.623.5+3.1−5.3 to +11.4109 (rough estimate)
Ford Grand C-MAX31.428.4+3.0+0.6 to +5.51,364
Honda Jazz28.225.2+3.0+2.2 to +3.812,252
Seat Leon27.124.1+2.9+2.0 to +3.98,779
Fiat Ducato29.927.0+2.9+1.5 to +4.43,993
Mercedes-Benz SLC14.411.5+2.9−1.6 to +7.4236 (rough estimate)
Honda Civic36.934.1+2.9+2.0 to +3.713,237
Volkswagen Transporter35.632.8+2.8+1.9 to +3.810,084
Kia XCeed15.012.3+2.7−2.5 to +7.8187 (rough estimate)
Volvo XC9032.229.6+2.6+0.9 to +4.32,977
MG MGF39.637.0+2.6−3.9 to +9.1217 (rough estimate)
Porsche 91115.813.2+2.5+1.1 to +4.02,449
MINI Hatch29.727.1+2.5+2.0 to +3.127,377
BMW 3 Series28.826.3+2.5+1.9 to +3.119,787
Isuzu Rodeo47.044.6+2.4−3.0 to +7.8334 (rough estimate)
Honda CR-V28.726.3+2.4+1.7 to +3.115,630
Mercedes-Benz GLC13.711.3+2.3+1.0 to +3.62,528
Volvo V9016.414.1+2.3−0.4 to +4.9768
Porsche 94429.827.6+2.2−5.0 to +9.3158 (rough estimate)
Audi S322.920.7+2.2−0.6 to +5.0896
Citroen C537.635.4+2.1−2.2 to +6.4487 (rough estimate)
Citroen Dispatch44.742.6+2.1−0.5 to +4.71,366
Suzuki Celerio15.213.1+2.1−0.0 to +4.21,094
Ford Tourneo Connect22.520.4+2.1−1.5 to +5.7520
Ford Ka35.533.5+2.0+0.9 to +3.16,919
Ford Tourneo25.623.6+1.9−1.4 to +5.2685
Ford Transit Courier30.228.3+1.9−0.8 to +4.61,098
Citroen DS440.538.7+1.8−2.6 to +6.3474 (rough estimate)
Audi A327.725.9+1.8+1.3 to +2.425,104
BMW i313.411.6+1.8−0.8 to +4.4656
BMW 1 Series25.523.7+1.8+1.0 to +2.612,248
Mitsubishi Lancer35.834.1+1.7−1.7 to +5.1779
Volkswagen Touran35.934.2+1.7−0.2 to +3.62,555
Vauxhall Movano39.938.2+1.7−3.9 to +7.3301 (rough estimate)
Peugeot Partner38.436.7+1.6+0.5 to +2.87,325
Ford Freedom18.917.3+1.6−3.2 to +6.4264 (rough estimate)
Rover Mini34.633.0+1.6−2.8 to +6.0454 (rough estimate)
Jeep Grand Cherokee27.926.3+1.6−2.0 to +5.2603
Renault Trafic43.742.1+1.6+0.4 to +2.96,113
Audi Q210.38.8+1.5+0.4 to +2.62,941
Honda HR-V15.914.5+1.5−0.1 to +3.12,053
BMW X216.615.2+1.4−1.4 to +4.1725
SEAT Tarraco15.914.6+1.3−4.1 to +6.8176 (rough estimate)
Isuzu Trooper42.040.8+1.3−6.2 to +8.7169 (rough estimate)
Nissan Figaro41.240.0+1.2−7.8 to +10.3114 (rough estimate)
Toyota Land Cruiser32.531.4+1.2−1.2 to +3.51,534
Skoda Karoq10.99.8+1.1−0.6 to +2.81,340
Ford Focus34.032.9+1.1+0.6 to +1.544,680
Bentley Continental10.69.5+1.1−2.1 to +4.2367 (rough estimate)
Seat Ateca12.111.1+1.1−0.6 to +2.71,458
Volkswagen Golf29.428.4+1.1+0.6 to +1.548,333
Mercedes-Benz A-Class22.421.4+1.0+0.2 to +1.810,762
Skoda Kamiq11.310.3+1.0−3.2 to +5.2221 (rough estimate)
Skoda Scala11.911.0+1.0−4.2 to +6.2151 (rough estimate)
Fiat Fiorino39.538.6+0.9−3.3 to +5.2516
Suzuki Swift29.828.9+0.9−0.3 to +2.05,906
Lotus Elise16.716.0+0.7−3.8 to +5.2269 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen T-Cross10.59.9+0.7−1.6 to +2.9722
Peugeot 40647.246.6+0.7−8.0 to +9.3127 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz GLA13.112.5+0.6−0.6 to +1.92,919
Porsche Macan8.88.2+0.6−0.7 to +1.91,797
Peugeot 400744.544.0+0.5−7.8 to +8.9137 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Vitara14.714.3+0.4−0.6 to +1.35,023
Volkswagen T-Roc9.28.9+0.3−0.7 to +1.33,302
Audi R811.311.0+0.3−3.8 to +4.4231 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz GL20.920.6+0.3−6.5 to +7.0139 (rough estimate)
MINI Paceman14.414.2+0.2−3.4 to +3.8375 (rough estimate)
Jaguar F-Type9.09.0−0.0−2.5 to +2.5522
Volkswagen LT46.146.1−0.0−8.3 to +8.2141 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen ID.39.39.5−0.2−5.0 to +4.7139 (rough estimate)
Ford Sierra16.216.7−0.4−6.3 to +5.4154 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Caravelle35.335.7−0.5−3.9 to +3.0740
Tesla Model S15.315.9−0.6−5.4 to +4.3215 (rough estimate)
Volvo XC409.19.8−0.7−2.2 to +0.81,523
Mercedes-Benz X-Class19.119.8−0.7−8.1 to +6.7110 (rough estimate)
Jaguar I-Pace7.28.1−1.0−4.5 to +2.6209 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz GLE10.211.3−1.1−3.1 to +1.0832
Peugeot Boxer25.827.0−1.1−2.7 to +0.42,980
Ford Tourneo Custom16.517.7−1.2−5.7 to +3.2273 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Ignis23.725.0−1.3−3.5 to +0.81,564
Tesla Model 313.716.0−2.3−5.0 to +0.3652
Iveco Daily32.935.2−2.4−10.1 to +5.4143 (rough estimate)
Chevrolet Trax25.628.2−2.6−10.3 to +5.1125 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter25.728.3−2.6−5.0 to −0.31,323
Peugeot Expert35.137.8−2.6−4.9 to −0.41,747
Ford Puma11.615.0−3.3−5.1 to −1.51,220
Aston Martin Vantage3.77.9−4.2−7.7 to −0.6108 (rough estimate)
Alfa Romeo Spider28.032.1−4.2−11.5 to +3.2143 (rough estimate)
Volvo S907.111.9−4.9−7.6 to −2.2353 (rough estimate)
Aston Martin V85.710.6−4.9−9.0 to −0.7122 (rough estimate)
Ford Escort21.827.9−6.1−9.5 to −2.6546
Smart City-Coupe33.041.9−8.9−17.4 to −0.4118 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 20526.335.7−9.4−16.4 to −2.4152 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 10636.746.9−10.2−17.7 to −2.6158 (rough estimate)

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,435,554 (initial tests in AB) · Method: postcode area of the testing station; the area's first-time failure share against the same model's tests elsewhere in Britain, difference of two proportions with a 95% interval; named only when the interval excludes zero and the gap is at least 3 points; not age-adjusted · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV