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Which cars fail their MOT most in Bolton (BL)?

In the Bolton (BL) postcode area, 464 models had 100 or more initial MOT tests (first attempts) in 2019–2024 (1,358,105 tests). The Hyundai Matrix fails most above its own rate elsewhere in Britain: 61.0% here against 46.8% (+14.2 points, 95% interval +5.6 to +22.8; a rough estimate from 123 tests here). The Renault Trucks Master does best against its own rate (−26.9 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 Bolton (BL)

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.

Bolton (BL): 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
Hyundai Matrix61.046.8+14.2+5.6 to +22.8123 (rough estimate)
SsangYong Rodius50.937.6+13.3+5.7 to +21.0165 (rough estimate)
Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow29.417.3+12.1+5.0 to +19.2160 (rough estimate)
SsangYong Rexton49.737.9+11.8+4.1 to +19.4165 (rough estimate)
Bentley Arnage24.615.0+9.6+2.1 to +17.2126 (rough estimate)
Infiniti Q5027.519.4+8.2+1.4 to +15.0167 (rough estimate)
Porsche 92830.923.1+7.9+0.8 to +14.9168 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Combo Life27.019.3+7.7−1.1 to +16.4100 (rough estimate)
Alfa Romeo Giulietta35.428.5+6.9+3.9 to +9.9994
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso56.049.3+6.6+1.1 to +12.2309 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Coupe54.848.4+6.4+1.2 to +11.6356 (rough estimate)
Renault Modus56.049.7+6.3+1.9 to +10.6509
Mazda 553.847.7+6.1+1.1 to +11.2381 (rough estimate)
Alfa Romeo MiTo42.036.0+6.1+2.7 to +9.5823
Chevrolet Orlando45.340.0+5.3−0.9 to +11.5247 (rough estimate)
Skoda Kamiq15.010.3+4.7+0.1 to +9.2234 (rough estimate)
Fiat Doblo39.635.0+4.6+2.1 to +7.11,485
Nissan Primera50.846.3+4.5−1.8 to +10.9240 (rough estimate)
Renault Grand Modus50.446.0+4.5−4.6 to +13.5117 (rough estimate)
Skoda Rapid25.521.2+4.3+1.5 to +7.1952
Fiat Fiorino42.938.6+4.3−1.5 to +10.1280 (rough estimate)
Toyota Hiace40.336.1+4.2+1.4 to +6.91,233
Hyundai i80040.936.8+4.1−0.9 to +9.0384 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Accent51.147.1+4.0−4.4 to +12.4137 (rough estimate)
Toyota GT8617.513.6+3.9−0.3 to +8.1314 (rough estimate)
Honda FR-V47.443.6+3.9−2.9 to +10.6213 (rough estimate)
Chrysler 300C41.237.4+3.8−4.1 to +11.8148 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Outlander25.121.4+3.7+1.7 to +5.71,800
Alfa Romeo 15947.343.6+3.7−3.9 to +11.3167 (rough estimate)
Fiat Stilo57.053.3+3.7−6.0 to +13.5100 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Crossland16.813.4+3.3+1.4 to +5.31,445
Chevrolet Captiva50.046.7+3.3−1.5 to +8.1418 (rough estimate)
Lexus RC13.910.7+3.2−1.0 to +7.5259 (rough estimate)
Fiat Grande Punto46.243.1+3.1−1.3 to +7.6489 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Combo45.842.7+3.1+1.5 to +4.73,632
SEAT Toledo33.730.6+3.1−3.6 to +9.7193 (rough estimate)
Audi A718.315.2+3.0+0.6 to +5.4997
Infiniti Q3014.912.0+3.0−1.3 to +7.3268 (rough estimate)
Toyota Proace33.430.7+2.7−1.5 to +6.9488 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 50830.227.6+2.6−0.6 to +5.8795
Vauxhall Movano40.838.2+2.6−5.9 to +11.1130 (rough estimate)
Hyundai ix2027.124.6+2.5−0.1 to +5.11,117
Mitsubishi Mirage18.916.4+2.5−2.9 to +7.8206 (rough estimate)
Chrysler PT51.048.5+2.5−5.4 to +10.4155 (rough estimate)
BMW X217.615.2+2.4−0.7 to +5.5592
Peugeot 20750.247.8+2.4+1.2 to +3.67,017
Peugeot 200824.221.8+2.4+1.0 to +3.73,960
SsangYong Tivoli26.324.0+2.3−3.3 to +7.9236 (rough estimate)
Fiat Bravo50.047.8+2.2−3.0 to +7.5346 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 300830.228.1+2.1+0.8 to +3.35,348
Fiat Tipo25.223.2+2.1−2.1 to +6.2420 (rough estimate)
Peugeot Expert39.837.8+2.0+0.0 to +4.02,317
Mitsubishi Eclipse14.212.2+2.0−3.3 to +7.3169 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz CLK40.438.4+2.0−1.5 to +5.5774
BMW X118.316.4+1.9+0.7 to +3.13,883
Vauxhall Insignia31.529.7+1.8+0.9 to +2.611,342
Vauxhall Corsavan48.446.6+1.8−6.1 to +9.6155 (rough estimate)
MG ZS16.815.2+1.6−1.6 to +4.9505
Volkswagen T-Cross11.49.8+1.6−1.3 to +4.5463 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Meriva38.336.8+1.5+0.1 to +3.04,472
Vauxhall Grandland14.913.3+1.5−0.1 to +3.21,856
BMW M414.212.7+1.5−2.2 to +5.2338 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Mokka22.821.4+1.5+0.6 to +2.38,882
Vauxhall Zafira40.238.8+1.5+0.5 to +2.49,918
Fiat 500L31.830.4+1.4−1.6 to +4.4933
Peugeot Bipper41.139.6+1.4−2.2 to +5.1699
Fiat Scudo51.249.8+1.4−3.3 to +6.1443 (rough estimate)
Skoda Yeti19.718.3+1.4−0.4 to +3.21,901
Mazda Bongo46.945.5+1.4−3.9 to +6.7339 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 10734.833.5+1.3+0.1 to +2.65,215
Ford S-MAX35.634.3+1.3−0.7 to +3.42,136
Fiat 50031.029.8+1.2+0.4 to +2.111,580
Ford Transit Connect38.637.4+1.2+0.1 to +2.36,991
Skoda Citigo18.617.4+1.2−0.7 to +3.11,638
MINI Countryman16.515.3+1.2−0.1 to +2.43,548
Volkswagen T-Roc10.18.9+1.1−0.2 to +2.51,868
Volkswagen Jetta35.234.1+1.1−2.0 to +4.2938
Lexus GS22.521.4+1.1−2.0 to +4.2702
BMW 4 Series15.414.4+1.0−0.0 to +2.14,235
Peugeot RCZ33.132.0+1.0−2.8 to +4.8599
Citroen DS534.633.6+1.0−4.5 to +6.4298 (rough estimate)
Porsche Taycan10.39.4+0.9−4.4 to +6.3126 (rough estimate)
Ford Mustang16.615.7+0.9−2.8 to +4.7385 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Baleno20.920.0+0.9−4.1 to +6.0253 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Grand Vitara37.937.0+0.9−3.0 to +4.7615
Hyundai i3033.032.1+0.9−0.4 to +2.15,466
Peugeot 30753.352.4+0.8−1.3 to +3.02,060
MINI Paceman15.114.2+0.8−2.6 to +4.3412 (rough estimate)
Chevrolet Cruze38.938.0+0.8−4.6 to +6.2314 (rough estimate)
Ford Transit Courier29.128.3+0.8−2.5 to +4.1741
Volkswagen ID.310.39.5+0.8−5.0 to +6.5107 (rough estimate)
Chevrolet Spark44.343.5+0.8−2.4 to +4.0939
Mazda 230.329.6+0.8−0.5 to +2.14,726
Mercedes-Benz GLE12.011.3+0.8−1.2 to +2.71,121
Lexus Es7.66.9+0.8−3.4 to +5.0157 (rough estimate)
Kia Optima19.919.1+0.8−1.9 to +3.5855
Seat Alhambra28.627.8+0.7−2.1 to +3.6970
Jaguar X-Type43.542.8+0.7−2.4 to +3.81,008
Peugeot 500834.233.5+0.7−2.3 to +3.7986
Maserati Levante13.913.2+0.7−6.1 to +7.4101 (rough estimate)
Ford Tourneo Connect21.120.4+0.6−2.9 to +4.2503
DS DS425.424.8+0.6−4.3 to +5.5307 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 20824.924.3+0.6−0.3 to +1.68,037
Citroen C249.048.4+0.6−2.5 to +3.71,011
Bentley Continental10.19.5+0.6−2.0 to +3.2513
Mercedes-Benz GLS12.612.1+0.6−5.4 to +6.5119 (rough estimate)
Seat Ateca11.611.1+0.5−1.6 to +2.6913
MG MGF37.637.0+0.5−6.1 to +7.2205 (rough estimate)
Chrysler 30034.233.7+0.5−8.0 to +9.0120 (rough estimate)
Volvo C7040.540.0+0.5−4.9 to +5.9321 (rough estimate)
Hyundai ix3529.929.5+0.4−1.3 to +2.22,696
Skoda Roomster31.431.0+0.4−3.5 to +4.4532
Ford Transit37.136.7+0.4−0.4 to +1.213,588
MINI Clubman15.915.6+0.4−2.2 to +2.9804
Vauxhall Viva14.013.7+0.3−1.3 to +2.01,728
BMW X617.617.2+0.3−2.4 to +3.0780
Suzuki Alto32.332.0+0.3−1.6 to +2.22,424
Peugeot 30833.833.5+0.3−0.9 to +1.55,912
Vauxhall Antara40.039.7+0.3−2.6 to +3.21,113
Renault Kadjar18.618.3+0.3−1.1 to +1.63,401
Renault Zoe23.623.3+0.3−4.4 to +5.0314 (rough estimate)
Kia Venga24.724.4+0.3−1.4 to +1.92,794
Ford Edge13.813.6+0.2−4.1 to +4.6239 (rough estimate)
Citroen DS438.938.7+0.2−3.5 to +3.9676
Peugeot 10815.715.4+0.2−1.1 to +1.53,009
Kia Stonic10.610.4+0.2−1.5 to +1.81,370
Ford Escort28.027.8+0.2−4.1 to +4.5418 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Agila35.335.2+0.2−2.4 to +2.81,311
Mitsubishi Colt43.042.9+0.1−3.3 to +3.5823
Ford Galaxy38.438.3+0.1−1.8 to +2.02,547
BMW X414.414.3+0.1−2.5 to +2.7714
Hyundai Santa Fe34.033.9+0.1−2.3 to +2.61,463
Peugeot Partner36.936.7+0.1−1.2 to +1.45,093
Nissan Juke26.426.3+0.1−0.6 to +0.814,591
Land Rover Freelander33.633.5+0.1−1.4 to +1.64,007
Volkswagen Bora44.444.3+0.1−4.9 to +5.1376 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz S-Class18.218.1+0.1−2.2 to +2.41,131
Nissan Pathfinder46.546.4+0.1−5.9 to +6.0271 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz SLC11.511.5−0.0−4.3 to +4.3217 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Eos33.333.3−0.0−4.5 to +4.4433 (rough estimate)
Skoda Kodiaq10.310.3−0.0−2.2 to +2.1790
BMW X321.121.1−0.1−1.5 to +1.43,145
Mercedes-Benz GLA12.412.5−0.1−1.1 to +0.94,369
Toyota Yaris29.129.2−0.1−0.6 to +0.436,059
Nissan Terrano47.147.2−0.1−9.0 to +8.8121 (rough estimate)
Renault Captur19.419.5−0.1−1.1 to +0.86,942
Citroen C437.737.8−0.1−1.3 to +1.06,875
Vauxhall Adam24.724.9−0.2−1.7 to +1.43,025
Vauxhall Vivaro42.943.1−0.2−1.4 to +1.06,932
Renault Kangoo45.946.1−0.2−2.4 to +1.92,048
MG 321.221.4−0.2−4.3 to +3.8392 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Veloster32.933.1−0.2−7.9 to +7.4146 (rough estimate)
Abarth 59518.218.4−0.3−3.7 to +3.2473 (rough estimate)
Nissan Pixo31.732.0−0.3−4.0 to +3.5599
Chevrolet Matiz48.148.3−0.3−4.2 to +3.6643
Ford EcoSport18.418.7−0.3−1.7 to +1.12,836
Hyundai Getz45.345.6−0.3−3.2 to +2.51,175
Suzuki Ignis24.725.0−0.3−3.3 to +2.7778
Volkswagen CC23.123.5−0.3−2.8 to +2.11,129
Audi Q28.48.8−0.4−1.6 to +0.91,919
Nissan Note33.133.5−0.4−1.5 to +0.77,105
Citroen Berlingo40.841.1−0.4−1.5 to +0.77,532
Audi Q314.114.5−0.4−1.4 to +0.64,513
Citroen C4 Grand Picasso24.024.3−0.4−3.8 to +3.0601
Citroen C4 Cactus21.822.2−0.4−3.3 to +2.5783
Vauxhall Vectra48.048.4−0.4−2.4 to +1.62,358
Skoda Karoq9.49.8−0.4−2.1 to +1.31,128
Toyota Starlet35.235.7−0.4−6.2 to +5.3264 (rough estimate)
Audi A519.820.3−0.4−1.5 to +0.65,943
Nissan Qashqai28.328.7−0.5−1.0 to +0.122,667
Mercedes-Benz CLS24.625.1−0.5−3.1 to +2.21,057
SsangYong Korando29.530.0−0.5−5.7 to +4.8295 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Astra34.835.3−0.5−1.0 to +0.033,433
Audi e-tron9.49.9−0.5−4.1 to +3.1256 (rough estimate)
Nissan Primastar52.853.3−0.5−5.1 to +4.0466 (rough estimate)
Citroen Dispatch42.142.6−0.5−2.6 to +1.62,142
Hyundai Kona10.811.4−0.5−2.7 to +1.6823
Nissan NV20040.541.1−0.6−3.8 to +2.7884
Audi A119.019.5−0.6−1.4 to +0.28,997
Citroen Xsara50.751.3−0.6−2.6 to +1.52,288
Fiat 500X17.518.1−0.6−2.7 to +1.51,276
Kia Sedona46.446.9−0.6−5.4 to +4.2425 (rough estimate)
Fiat Punto44.545.1−0.6−2.0 to +0.75,368
Seat Ibiza32.232.8−0.6−1.7 to +0.47,596
Lexus UX5.25.9−0.7−2.6 to +1.3499 (rough estimate)
Kia XCeed11.712.4−0.7−3.5 to +2.2497 (rough estimate)
Kia Soul26.727.4−0.7−3.0 to +1.71,380
BMW 1 Series23.023.7−0.7−1.3 to −0.118,113
DS 337.738.4−0.7−2.0 to +0.65,218
Honda Jazz24.525.3−0.7−1.5 to +0.012,416
Renault Twingo33.434.2−0.7−3.4 to +1.91,235
Vauxhall Corsa36.537.3−0.7−1.2 to −0.340,187
Skoda Fabia28.529.2−0.8−1.8 to +0.37,332
Skoda Octavia24.125.0−0.8−1.8 to +0.27,582
Toyota Avensis33.033.8−0.8−2.0 to +0.36,536
Vauxhall Cascada20.921.8−0.8−8.6 to +7.0105 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi ASX19.220.0−0.8−3.9 to +2.3620
Mercedes-Benz SL16.217.1−0.9−4.5 to +2.8395 (rough estimate)
Honda Insight26.026.8−0.9−4.8 to +3.0489 (rough estimate)
Seat Altea39.540.4−0.9−4.4 to +2.6740
Hyundai Tucson16.917.8−0.9−2.0 to +0.24,623
Suzuki Swift27.928.9−1.0−2.2 to +0.35,014
Kia Carens35.636.6−1.0−3.9 to +2.01,024
Volkswagen Touareg22.923.9−1.0−3.0 to +1.01,635
Honda S200019.520.5−1.0−8.0 to +6.0123 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz E-Class20.521.6−1.0−1.8 to −0.210,384
Jeep Compass24.125.2−1.0−6.5 to +4.4236 (rough estimate)
Ford Kuga18.719.8−1.1−1.9 to −0.27,971
Ford Mondeo33.834.8−1.1−2.0 to −0.19,984
Toyota iQ20.921.9−1.1−3.8 to +1.6872
Cupra Formentor9.010.1−1.1−6.4 to +4.3111 (rough estimate)
Dacia Duster23.324.4−1.1−2.9 to +0.72,099
Toyota MR234.535.6−1.1−6.2 to +4.0339 (rough estimate)
Fiat Panda33.234.3−1.1−2.8 to +0.53,116
Audi Q514.415.5−1.1−2.2 to −0.03,901
Hyundai i1023.624.8−1.2−2.1 to −0.38,864
Chevrolet Kalos51.953.1−1.2−8.0 to +5.5212 (rough estimate)
Renault Laguna46.547.7−1.2−5.6 to +3.2505
Suzuki Celerio11.913.1−1.2−3.3 to +0.9900
Seat Leon22.924.1−1.2−2.2 to −0.27,242
Ford Fiesta32.133.4−1.2−1.6 to −0.853,703
Mercedes-Benz GLC10.111.4−1.2−2.4 to −0.12,733
Volkswagen Crafter28.730.0−1.2−7.9 to +5.4181 (rough estimate)
Renault Megane45.146.4−1.3−2.5 to −0.06,313
Mercedes-Benz Citan33.434.7−1.3−4.2 to +1.7991
Daihatsu Sirion33.935.1−1.3−7.1 to +4.5260 (rough estimate)
Alfa Romeo Giulia13.614.9−1.3−7.2 to +4.6132 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Sharan27.328.6−1.3−3.5 to +0.91,640
Fiat Grande Punto42.243.6−1.3−8.1 to +5.4206 (rough estimate)
Jaguar XE16.517.8−1.3−2.8 to +0.12,564
Mercedes-Benz CLA16.417.8−1.3−2.6 to −0.13,664
Audi R89.611.0−1.4−7.1 to +4.3104 (rough estimate)
Jeep Cherokee31.633.0−1.4−6.1 to +3.3376 (rough estimate)
Suzuki SX427.428.8−1.4−3.8 to +1.11,277
Honda Accord38.339.7−1.4−3.7 to +0.91,691
Audi A324.525.9−1.4−2.0 to −0.820,651
Toyota C-HR11.212.6−1.4−2.5 to −0.33,300
Jeep Renegade17.518.9−1.5−4.0 to +1.1865
Mercedes-Benz CLC42.043.4−1.5−7.4 to +4.5267 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Tiguan16.317.8−1.5−2.3 to −0.78,651
Toyota Auris23.124.7−1.5−2.2 to −0.814,847
BMW 5 Series21.322.8−1.5−2.3 to −0.710,050
Skoda Superb19.220.8−1.5−3.1 to +0.12,376
Porsche 91111.713.3−1.5−2.8 to −0.32,492
Jaguar XJ23.424.9−1.5−4.1 to +1.01,100
Fiat Qubo31.933.4−1.6−8.8 to +5.7160 (rough estimate)
MG HS8.610.2−1.6−6.7 to +3.6116 (rough estimate)
Ford Focus31.432.9−1.6−2.0 to −1.138,799
Chevrolet Aveo47.949.5−1.6−5.7 to +2.5578
Smart Forfour23.324.8−1.6−4.1 to +0.91,097
Mercedes-Benz B-Class24.325.9−1.6−3.2 to −0.02,821
Mazda 329.431.0−1.6−3.0 to −0.24,224
Ford Puma13.314.9−1.6−3.9 to +0.7849
Hyundai Ioniq10.512.2−1.7−3.0 to −0.31,890
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter26.728.3−1.7−4.5 to +1.2904
Toyota Prius20.221.9−1.7−2.3 to −1.116,751
Volvo V5041.943.6−1.7−4.8 to +1.5959
MINI Hatch25.527.2−1.7−2.3 to −1.121,007
Volkswagen Scirocco26.628.3−1.7−3.4 to +0.12,444
Rover 2540.342.0−1.7−8.0 to +4.5238 (rough estimate)
Lexus NX6.88.5−1.7−2.8 to −0.61,955
Citroen Nemo38.340.0−1.7−5.0 to +1.6857
Ford Tourneo21.923.6−1.7−6.3 to +2.9310 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Caddy29.130.8−1.7−3.0 to −0.44,732
Audi A813.615.4−1.7−4.4 to +1.0616
Mercedes-Benz SLK24.025.7−1.7−3.8 to +0.41,629
Citroen C334.135.8−1.7−2.7 to −0.78,495
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque14.316.0−1.7−2.5 to −1.08,952
Hyundai i4023.925.7−1.7−4.0 to +0.51,409
Nissan Leaf16.017.8−1.8−4.1 to +0.5988
Kia Niro9.711.5−1.8−3.2 to −0.31,642
Ford B-MAX22.023.8−1.8−3.7 to +0.11,786
Jaguar XF21.423.2−1.8−2.9 to −0.75,322
Renault Scenic43.145.0−1.9−4.1 to +0.31,995
Skoda Scala9.111.0−1.9−6.8 to +3.0132 (rough estimate)
Nissan Pulsar17.219.1−1.9−4.3 to +0.4989
Citroen C533.535.5−1.9−5.1 to +1.3838
Renault Trafic40.242.1−1.9−3.5 to −0.43,767
Smart Fortwo25.327.3−2.0−4.3 to +0.41,284
Mercedes-Benz C-Class22.624.5−2.0−2.6 to −1.418,333
Renault Grand Scenic45.347.3−2.0−4.7 to +0.71,337
Ford Grand C-MAX26.428.4−2.0−4.3 to +0.31,449
SEAT Exeo29.331.3−2.0−8.5 to +4.5191 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Vitara12.314.3−2.0−3.6 to −0.41,696
Suzuki Jimny29.731.7−2.0−5.6 to +1.6616
Ford Ka31.533.6−2.1−3.1 to −1.18,493
Hyundai i2022.925.0−2.1−3.3 to −0.94,994
Volvo C3037.039.1−2.1−5.0 to +0.81,053
BMW 3 Series24.226.3−2.1−2.7 to −1.522,224
Porsche Macan6.18.2−2.1−3.5 to −0.81,185
Kia Stinger9.411.5−2.2−6.4 to +2.0192 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Amarok18.821.1−2.2−5.8 to +1.3467 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Wagon R41.944.1−2.2−8.5 to +4.0241 (rough estimate)
BMW i39.411.6−2.2−5.4 to +0.9330 (rough estimate)
Subaru Impreza25.828.0−2.2−5.7 to +1.2609
Peugeot 20647.950.2−2.2−4.2 to −0.32,590
Toyota Aygo21.223.4−2.3−2.9 to −1.615,482
Honda Civic31.934.1−2.3−3.0 to −1.513,361
Nissan Navara30.432.7−2.3−4.4 to −0.21,836
Land Rover Discovery Sport14.817.1−2.3−3.4 to −1.13,633
Volkswagen up!15.017.4−2.4−3.4 to −1.34,477
Seat Mii17.419.7−2.4−5.9 to +1.1461 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Touran31.934.2−2.4−4.0 to −0.83,312
Jaguar F-Pace11.814.2−2.4−3.9 to −0.91,891
Mercedes-Benz GLB7.29.6−2.4−7.0 to +2.2125 (rough estimate)
Nissan Almera42.745.1−2.4−5.4 to +0.61,051
Suzuki Splash29.632.1−2.4−5.9 to +1.1651
Toyota Hilux29.632.0−2.4−4.9 to +0.11,313
Subaru Forester27.930.4−2.4−8.3 to +3.5222 (rough estimate)
Lexus IS21.624.0−2.4−4.0 to −0.92,811
Jaguar XK20.923.3−2.4−5.9 to +1.0537
Porsche Panamera9.912.3−2.5−5.1 to +0.2487 (rough estimate)
Lexus CT12.715.1−2.5−3.7 to −1.32,846
Volkswagen Passat28.430.9−2.5−3.4 to −1.610,003
Ford C-MAX25.728.2−2.5−3.8 to −1.24,196
Ford Fusion37.039.5−2.5−4.7 to −0.41,936
Toyota Verso23.225.7−2.5−4.2 to −0.82,480
Mazda CX-39.311.8−2.6−4.7 to −0.4734
Toyota Estima21.524.1−2.6−6.1 to +0.9539
Volkswagen Arteon10.413.0−2.6−6.0 to +0.7327 (rough estimate)
Saab 9-336.539.2−2.7−5.0 to −0.41,718
Volkswagen e-Golf10.513.2−2.7−7.9 to +2.5133 (rough estimate)
Citroen Relay34.036.7−2.7−6.8 to +1.3530
Porsche Cayman8.811.5−2.7−4.7 to −0.8819
Peugeot 40643.846.6−2.8−10.3 to +4.7169 (rough estimate)
Audi A424.927.8−2.8−3.6 to −2.112,909
Jeep Grand Cherokee23.426.3−2.8−7.6 to +1.9307 (rough estimate)
Seat Arona10.313.2−2.8−4.8 to −0.8909
Mazda CX-513.816.6−2.8−4.4 to −1.31,946
BMW M313.916.7−2.9−6.1 to +0.3454 (rough estimate)
Honda HR-V11.614.5−2.9−4.8 to −0.91,034
Lexus LS19.722.5−2.9−7.5 to +1.7290 (rough estimate)
Citroen C124.927.8−2.9−3.8 to −2.08,443
Citroen C3 Aircross9.712.7−2.9−5.1 to −0.8729
MG TF29.932.9−2.9−8.1 to +2.2304 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Astravan44.347.2−3.0−7.8 to +1.9400 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz A-Class18.421.4−3.0−3.5 to −2.417,305
Dacia Logan23.526.5−3.0−6.5 to +0.6553
Peugeot 40743.146.1−3.0−7.0 to +1.0601
Volvo S908.911.9−3.0−6.1 to +0.0337 (rough estimate)
BMW X521.424.4−3.0−4.3 to −1.73,874
Toyota Urban Cruiser23.226.2−3.0−7.1 to +1.1410 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Golf25.428.4−3.1−3.5 to −2.634,525
Kia Sportage19.422.5−3.1−3.7 to −2.516,268
Peugeot Boxer23.927.0−3.1−5.2 to −0.91,519
Mitsubishi Shogun30.633.7−3.1−6.3 to +0.2767
Rover 7541.744.8−3.1−7.9 to +1.7415 (rough estimate)
Volvo V6018.221.3−3.1−5.4 to −0.81,108
Mazda MX-523.426.6−3.1−4.9 to −1.32,200
BMW Z421.124.2−3.1−5.4 to −0.81,194
Vauxhall Tigra45.548.6−3.2−8.7 to +2.4310 (rough estimate)
Volvo S8028.832.0−3.2−7.5 to +1.1430 (rough estimate)
Lexus RX16.920.1−3.2−4.8 to −1.62,144
Mitsubishi Lancer30.934.1−3.2−7.7 to +1.2408 (rough estimate)
Nissan Micra33.436.7−3.3−4.1 to −2.411,797
Audi Q85.89.0−3.3−7.0 to +0.4156 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi L20030.133.4−3.3−5.2 to −1.32,097
Honda CR-Z17.620.9−3.3−8.6 to +2.0199 (rough estimate)
Land Rover Range Rover Sport17.821.2−3.3−4.3 to −2.35,656
Audi TT21.725.0−3.4−4.6 to −2.14,216
Audi A618.021.5−3.4−4.4 to −2.56,176
Kia Picanto25.729.1−3.4−4.2 to −2.712,416
Renault Clio40.443.9−3.5−4.3 to −2.815,600
BMW 7 Series16.520.0−3.5−6.0 to −1.1868
Mazda 626.730.3−3.6−5.2 to −1.92,818
Mercedes-Benz V-Class14.317.9−3.6−7.9 to +0.7258 (rough estimate)
Nissan X-Trail26.129.8−3.7−5.0 to −2.33,890
Toyota Corolla29.733.4−3.7−4.6 to −2.89,979
Mercedes-Benz Vito30.534.2−3.7−5.0 to −2.45,052
Volvo V4021.825.5−3.7−5.0 to −2.54,132
Tesla Model S12.215.9−3.7−8.2 to +0.8205 (rough estimate)
Talbot Express44.248.0−3.8−10.4 to +2.9217 (rough estimate)
Kia Sorento28.432.2−3.8−5.6 to −2.02,380
Jaguar E-Pace7.911.7−3.8−5.4 to −2.21,079
Honda CR-V22.526.3−3.8−4.8 to −2.87,096
Dacia Sandero24.027.8−3.9−5.2 to −2.54,084
Toyota Celica36.940.8−3.9−8.0 to +0.3523
Hyundai Amica37.941.8−3.9−9.1 to +1.4330 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Lupo37.841.7−3.9−10.1 to +2.3233 (rough estimate)
Ford Transit Custom17.121.1−3.9−5.4 to −2.52,527
Isuzu D-Max22.626.7−4.0−7.9 to −0.1437 (rough estimate)
Porsche Cayenne12.716.7−4.0−5.6 to −2.41,626
Land Rover Range Rover Velar11.315.3−4.0−5.8 to −2.31,235
SEAT Tarraco10.614.6−4.1−8.8 to +0.7161 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Polo29.133.1−4.1−4.6 to −3.525,199
Land Rover Range Rover19.423.5−4.1−5.4 to −2.93,957
Audi A241.245.3−4.1−9.6 to +1.3318 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Beetle36.841.0−4.2−6.3 to −2.01,867
Tesla Model X12.016.2−4.2−10.5 to +2.2100 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz M-Class24.228.4−4.2−6.6 to −1.71,180
Volvo S4038.742.9−4.2−7.1 to −1.31,100
Volvo XC6015.019.2−4.2−5.4 to −3.13,659
Citroen Saxo45.549.8−4.3−10.5 to +2.0244 (rough estimate)
Porsche Boxster14.418.8−4.4−6.3 to −2.51,328
Toyota RAV422.126.5−4.4−5.5 to −3.35,792
Volvo XC7025.429.8−4.4−8.2 to −0.6500
Volvo S6026.130.6−4.4−7.1 to −1.81,063
Audi Q713.518.0−4.5−5.9 to −3.12,435
BMW 6 Series16.621.1−4.6−7.1 to −2.0839
Jaguar F-Type4.49.0−4.6−6.5 to −2.7453 (rough estimate)
Volvo V909.514.2−4.7−7.7 to −1.6357 (rough estimate)
Jaguar S-Type33.037.8−4.8−9.2 to −0.3424 (rough estimate)
Renault Wind36.341.0−4.8−14.1 to +4.6102 (rough estimate)
MG ZR36.541.3−4.8−13.6 to +4.0115 (rough estimate)
Kia Ceed26.931.8−4.9−5.8 to −3.98,412
Volkswagen Caravelle30.935.7−4.9−9.4 to −0.4402 (rough estimate)
Mazda CX-302.67.7−5.0−7.3 to −2.7190 (rough estimate)
Kia Rio24.629.7−5.2−6.1 to −4.28,427
Toyota Vitz13.018.2−5.2−10.5 to +0.2161 (rough estimate)
Chrysler Ypsilon29.835.0−5.2−10.7 to +0.3272 (rough estimate)
Lexus SC18.323.7−5.4−12.5 to +1.7115 (rough estimate)
Land Rover Discovery23.529.0−5.5−6.7 to −4.24,676
Mercedes-Benz GL15.220.7−5.5−10.0 to −1.0244 (rough estimate)
MGB16.622.1−5.5−11.7 to +0.7139 (rough estimate)
Abarth 50025.931.4−5.5−11.3 to +0.3220 (rough estimate)
Maserati Ghibli11.316.9−5.5−10.5 to −0.6159 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 10641.346.9−5.6−13.3 to +2.2155 (rough estimate)
Tesla Model 310.416.0−5.6−7.7 to −3.5799
BMW M59.114.8−5.7−10.6 to −0.7132 (rough estimate)
Nissan 350Z21.527.3−5.8−12.5 to +1.0144 (rough estimate)
Toyota Previa40.146.0−5.9−12.8 to +1.1192 (rough estimate)
Jaguar I-Pace2.08.2−6.1−7.7 to −4.6341 (rough estimate)
Ford Ranger23.629.8−6.2−7.9 to −4.42,179
Mitsubishi Shogun Sport38.044.2−6.2−13.2 to +0.9184 (rough estimate)
Peugeot Rifter11.918.1−6.3−12.6 to +0.1101 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Carry38.544.9−6.4−14.3 to +1.5148 (rough estimate)
Volvo XC403.59.9−6.4−7.4 to −5.51,506
Chevrolet Lacetti46.052.4−6.5−13.7 to +0.7185 (rough estimate)
Volvo V7031.037.6−6.6−9.1 to −4.11,277
Audi S314.220.8−6.7−11.5 to −1.9205 (rough estimate)
Nissan Elgrand25.231.9−6.7−11.4 to −2.1337 (rough estimate)
Citroen C3 Picasso17.224.1−6.8−12.3 to −1.4186 (rough estimate)
Volvo XC9022.829.6−6.9−8.8 to −4.91,770
Kia ProCeed22.329.2−6.9−11.7 to −2.0291 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Transporter25.632.9−7.2−8.2 to −6.27,319
Mercedes-Benz EQC8.315.7−7.3−12.3 to −2.3120 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Fox38.145.5−7.4−10.1 to −4.61,223
Toyota Land Cruiser24.031.4−7.4−10.2 to −4.6891
Daihatsu Terios32.339.7−7.4−14.8 to −0.0155 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz EQA4.512.0−7.5−11.5 to −3.5111 (rough estimate)
Chrysler Grand Cherokee36.544.1−7.7−14.1 to −1.2214 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz Viano26.634.3−7.7−12.8 to −2.6293 (rough estimate)
Renault Koleos22.130.3−8.2−14.8 to −1.6154 (rough estimate)
Honda Stepwagon18.727.0−8.3−15.2 to −1.3123 (rough estimate)
Jeep Wrangler19.928.3−8.4−14.4 to −2.4171 (rough estimate)
Fiat Ducato18.627.1−8.5−9.9 to −7.02,860
Toyota Prius+8.817.5−8.7−12.3 to −5.0238 (rough estimate)
Citroen C4 Picasso11.920.6−8.7−12.7 to −4.7251 (rough estimate)
BMW Z325.634.3−8.7−12.9 to −4.6429 (rough estimate)
Rover Mini24.233.0−8.8−14.0 to −3.7269 (rough estimate)
Smart City-Coupe33.041.9−8.9−17.5 to −0.3115 (rough estimate)
Toyota Alphard17.526.4−8.9−13.6 to −4.2257 (rough estimate)
Ford Sierra7.416.7−9.3−14.0 to −4.6121 (rough estimate)
Saab 9-528.838.5−9.7−13.9 to −5.4430 (rough estimate)
Subaru Outback17.327.1−9.8−17.1 to −2.5104 (rough estimate)
Subaru Legacy27.437.5−10.1−17.2 to −3.0153 (rough estimate)
BMW 8 Series7.618.2−10.6−15.2 to −6.1132 (rough estimate)
Chevrolet Trax17.428.3−10.9−17.9 to −3.9115 (rough estimate)
Rover 4534.145.7−11.7−19.8 to −3.5132 (rough estimate)
Land Rover Defender21.333.0−11.8−13.6 to −9.91,886
Honda Fit4.716.6−11.9−14.9 to −9.0213 (rough estimate)
Renault Master20.634.1−13.5−16.8 to −10.2598
Peugeot 30630.746.2−15.5−23.9 to −7.0114 (rough estimate)
Renault Trucks Master4.131.0−26.9−29.8 to −23.9242 (rough estimate)

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,358,105 (initial tests in BL) · 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