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Which cars fail their MOT most in Cardiff (CF)?

In the Cardiff (CF) postcode area, 560 models had 100 or more initial MOT tests (first attempts) in 2019–2024 (2,972,507 tests). The Renault Grand Espace fails most above its own rate elsewhere in Britain: 64.9% here against 48.1% (+16.8 points, 95% interval +10.0 to +23.7; a rough estimate from 188 tests here). The Ford Capri does best against its own rate (−8.1 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 Cardiff (CF)

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.

Cardiff (CF): 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
Renault Grand Espace64.948.1+16.8+10.0 to +23.7188 (rough estimate)
Mazda MPV64.749.5+15.2+7.1 to +23.4136 (rough estimate)
Toyota Starlet49.535.5+14.1+9.3 to +18.9426 (rough estimate)
Nissan Figaro53.039.9+13.1+4.0 to +22.3115 (rough estimate)
Volvo 24050.938.0+12.9+3.4 to +22.4108 (rough estimate)
Volvo 90049.337.1+12.2+4.0 to +20.4144 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Accent59.047.0+12.0+5.0 to +19.1188 (rough estimate)
Daihatsu Copen41.629.8+11.8+3.1 to +20.5125 (rough estimate)
Ford Freda59.848.3+11.6+2.6 to +20.5117 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Carry55.944.8+11.1+5.7 to +16.6324 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin58.447.8+10.7+3.4 to +17.9178 (rough estimate)
Dodge Caliber63.152.5+10.6+1.6 to +19.6111 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Carisma61.351.2+10.1+2.7 to +17.5168 (rough estimate)
Toyota Previa55.645.9+9.7+4.7 to +14.8374 (rough estimate)
Fiat Grande Punto52.543.0+9.5+6.2 to +12.8882
Hyundai Getz54.945.4+9.4+7.4 to +11.42,479
Nissan Terrano56.447.1+9.3+3.8 to +14.8321 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 80764.054.7+9.3+1.6 to +17.0150 (rough estimate)
Toyota Alphard35.526.3+9.2+4.5 to +13.9403 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Space Star63.854.7+9.1+1.6 to +16.6160 (rough estimate)
Chevrolet Kalos61.952.8+9.1+6.0 to +12.2996
Great Wall Steed47.939.0+8.9+1.6 to +16.1188 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Coupe57.148.3+8.8+5.6 to +12.1893
Nissan Cube40.932.1+8.8+2.4 to +15.2230 (rough estimate)
Toyota Hiace44.836.1+8.7+5.7 to +11.71,047
Citroen C256.848.1+8.7+7.0 to +10.33,555
Renault Laguna56.347.6+8.6+6.0 to +11.31,383
Fiat Sedici56.648.0+8.6+1.2 to +16.1173 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Lupo50.141.5+8.5+5.1 to +12.0829
Mazda 556.147.6+8.5+5.9 to +11.11,441
Nissan Kubistar60.652.2+8.5+0.8 to +16.1160 (rough estimate)
Nissan Serena36.227.9+8.3+0.9 to +15.7163 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Liana58.049.8+8.2+1.7 to +14.7226 (rough estimate)
Perodua Myvi37.029.0+8.1+1.6 to +14.6216 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Signum55.147.0+8.0+0.7 to +15.4178 (rough estimate)
Rover 4553.645.6+8.0+1.6 to +14.4237 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz CL30.723.0+7.7+0.7 to +14.8166 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz CLC51.043.3+7.7+3.8 to +11.5655
Jaguar XJS31.223.5+7.7−0.5 to +15.8125 (rough estimate)
DS DS723.616.0+7.6+0.2 to +15.0127 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Fox52.845.3+7.5+6.0 to +9.04,083
Alfa Romeo MiTo43.335.8+7.5+5.5 to +9.42,523
Alfa Romeo 15950.843.5+7.3+2.2 to +12.3384 (rough estimate)
Toyota MR242.835.5+7.3+3.9 to +10.6832
Chevrolet Matiz55.448.2+7.2+5.2 to +9.22,469
Smart Forfour31.824.7+7.1+4.8 to +9.31,675
Mazda RX-840.533.4+7.1+0.4 to +13.7210 (rough estimate)
Toyota Supra25.918.9+7.0−0.3 to +14.3139 (rough estimate)
Ford S-MAX41.234.2+7.0+5.7 to +8.35,684
Fiat Grande Punto50.543.5+7.0+1.6 to +12.4333 (rough estimate)
Nissan Primera53.246.3+6.9+2.0 to +11.8406 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Amica48.541.7+6.8+2.8 to +10.9598
Austin Mini38.031.1+6.8−0.8 to +14.4158 (rough estimate)
Chrysler PT55.348.4+6.8−0.5 to +14.1181 (rough estimate)
Alfa Romeo GT51.544.8+6.7+1.0 to +12.4295 (rough estimate)
Fiat Punto51.645.0+6.7+5.6 to +7.78,364
Volkswagen Eos39.833.2+6.6+3.8 to +9.51,145
SEAT Arosa50.544.0+6.5+1.0 to +12.0323 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Pajero42.435.9+6.5+0.4 to +12.6257 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz 19035.629.1+6.5+0.3 to +12.7233 (rough estimate)
Kia ProCeed35.529.0+6.5+1.7 to +11.3386 (rough estimate)
SsangYong Rodius44.137.6+6.5+0.5 to +12.5263 (rough estimate)
Renault Espace55.148.7+6.5−1.4 to +14.3156 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz S-Class24.518.1+6.4+4.2 to +8.61,480
Chevrolet Lacetti58.652.2+6.4+2.4 to +10.4604
Citroen Xsara57.551.2+6.3+4.9 to +7.75,027
Chevrolet Aveo55.549.3+6.3+4.2 to +8.32,288
Citroen C1556.850.6+6.2−2.5 to +15.0125 (rough estimate)
Nissan Primastar59.553.2+6.2+3.0 to +9.5888
Rover 7550.944.7+6.2+2.6 to +9.8762
Fiat Tipo29.323.0+6.2+3.6 to +8.81,210
Mazda Bongo51.645.4+6.2+3.4 to +9.01,277
MG GS23.717.5+6.2+3.7 to +8.71,188
MG ZS21.014.8+6.1+5.1 to +7.25,904
Nissan Almera51.245.0+6.1+3.7 to +8.51,712
Honda Accord45.739.6+6.1+4.1 to +8.12,352
Peugeot 50833.627.5+6.1+3.6 to +8.61,426
Vauxhall Tigra54.648.5+6.0+3.1 to +9.01,085
Daewoo Matiz61.655.6+6.0+0.3 to +11.8284 (rough estimate)
Citroen Nemo45.939.8+6.0+3.9 to +8.22,047
Chrysler Jeep Grand47.040.9+6.0+0.6 to +11.4330 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Caravelle41.635.6+6.0+3.8 to +8.12,060
Daihatsu Hijet52.146.2+5.9−3.1 to +14.9121 (rough estimate)
Abarth 50037.231.3+5.9+1.5 to +10.2484 (rough estimate)
MG TF38.732.8+5.9+2.0 to +9.7623
Hyundai Terracan49.543.6+5.9−1.0 to +12.7208 (rough estimate)
Nissan Pulsar24.819.0+5.8+4.0 to +7.72,131
Smart City-Coupe47.641.8+5.8+1.1 to +10.5441 (rough estimate)
Citroen C860.754.9+5.8−1.1 to +12.7196 (rough estimate)
Daihatsu Terios45.339.5+5.8+2.0 to +9.5678
BMW Z340.034.2+5.7+2.8 to +8.61,116
Renault Grand Scenic49.143.3+5.7+0.6 to +10.8381 (rough estimate)
Rover 2547.742.0+5.7+0.5 to +11.0350 (rough estimate)
Ford Ka39.133.4+5.7+5.1 to +6.329,395
Volkswagen California22.216.6+5.6+2.6 to +8.7715
Daihatsu Charade47.041.4+5.6−3.0 to +14.2132 (rough estimate)
Jaguar S-Type43.337.7+5.6+2.5 to +8.71,010
Mercedes-Benz Vito39.734.1+5.6+4.5 to +6.67,840
Volkswagen Beetle46.440.8+5.5+4.1 to +6.94,989
Ford Fiesta38.733.3+5.5+5.3 to +5.7186,733
Audi A250.745.2+5.5+2.1 to +8.9850
Chrysler 300C42.837.4+5.5+0.1 to +10.9327 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 20655.550.1+5.4+4.2 to +6.66,859
Mitsubishi Outlander26.721.3+5.4+4.2 to +6.65,169
Mitsubishi Delica48.643.3+5.4−2.7 to +13.5148 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 500838.833.4+5.4+3.3 to +7.42,162
Alfa Romeo Stelvio16.511.2+5.3−1.5 to +12.1115 (rough estimate)
Ford Galaxy43.538.2+5.3+4.1 to +6.56,657
Jaguar X-Type48.042.8+5.3+3.4 to +7.22,745
Honda CR-Z26.020.8+5.3+1.0 to +9.6407 (rough estimate)
Volvo V5048.843.5+5.3+3.5 to +7.03,345
Volvo C7045.240.0+5.2+1.9 to +8.6865
Smart Fortwo32.427.2+5.2+3.7 to +6.83,409
Vauxhall Frontera47.041.8+5.2−2.4 to +12.9166 (rough estimate)
Chevrolet Orlando45.240.0+5.2+0.1 to +10.3365 (rough estimate)
DS 343.438.3+5.2+4.4 to +5.916,890
Ford B-MAX28.823.7+5.1+3.8 to +6.45,076
Volkswagen e-Golf18.213.2+5.1−1.2 to +11.3148 (rough estimate)
Peugeot RCZ37.032.0+5.0+2.3 to +7.81,205
Peugeot 20752.847.8+5.0+4.2 to +5.816,903
Nissan Juke31.226.2+5.0+4.5 to +5.533,231
MG ZR46.241.2+5.0−2.0 to +11.9199 (rough estimate)
MG 639.634.6+5.0−1.1 to +11.0255 (rough estimate)
Jeep Compass30.125.1+5.0+1.3 to +8.6625
Peugeot 20829.224.2+5.0+4.3 to +5.618,545
Mercedes-Benz GLS16.912.0+4.9−1.7 to +11.6124 (rough estimate)
Hyundai i80041.636.7+4.9+1.9 to +8.01,042
MINI Roadster22.417.5+4.9−1.2 to +10.9183 (rough estimate)
Renault Modus54.549.7+4.9+2.6 to +7.11,894
Mercedes-Benz CLK43.238.4+4.8+2.8 to +6.82,395
Volkswagen Sharan33.428.5+4.8+3.3 to +6.43,571
Nissan NV20045.841.0+4.8+2.7 to +7.02,118
Honda S200025.320.5+4.8+0.4 to +9.2380 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 300832.928.1+4.8+3.8 to +5.88,264
Mercedes-Benz SL21.817.0+4.8+2.3 to +7.21,120
Peugeot 10738.133.4+4.8+3.9 to +5.613,512
Kia Carens41.336.6+4.8+2.4 to +7.21,646
Citroen C132.427.7+4.7+4.2 to +5.327,006
Peugeot 30838.233.4+4.7+3.9 to +5.613,146
BMW 7 Series24.719.9+4.7+2.1 to +7.41,017
Chrysler 30038.333.6+4.7−4.6 to +13.9107 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Touran38.834.1+4.7+3.6 to +5.78,343
Volkswagen Bora48.944.2+4.7+1.6 to +7.81,018
SEAT Exeo35.931.2+4.7+0.7 to +8.7568
Mercedes-Benz V-Class22.517.9+4.7+1.0 to +8.3506
Fiat Coupe41.837.1+4.6−5.0 to +14.2103 (rough estimate)
Alfa Romeo 14751.747.1+4.6−1.8 to +11.0236 (rough estimate)
Peugeot Bipper44.139.6+4.6+2.6 to +6.52,501
Mitsubishi Mirage20.916.3+4.6+2.6 to +6.61,633
Volkswagen Polo37.633.0+4.6+4.2 to +5.057,357
Mazda 634.730.2+4.6+3.3 to +5.85,791
Fiat Seicento52.748.2+4.6−2.4 to +11.5201 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Jetta38.534.0+4.5+2.3 to +6.81,837
BMW 1 Series28.223.6+4.5+4.1 to +5.038,955
Renault Twingo38.534.0+4.5+3.1 to +5.94,755
Nissan 370Z18.113.6+4.5−1.9 to +11.0138 (rough estimate)
Jeep Grand Cherokee30.726.2+4.5+1.2 to +7.8759
Chevrolet Cruze42.438.0+4.5+0.4 to +8.6568
Land Rover Range Rover27.923.4+4.4+3.3 to +5.65,745
Volkswagen Caddy35.130.7+4.4+3.7 to +5.215,029
Mercedes-Benz GL25.020.6+4.4−1.7 to +10.5196 (rough estimate)
Jeep Renegade23.218.8+4.4+2.8 to +6.12,573
Fiat Bravo52.147.7+4.4+0.9 to +7.8820
Renault Grand Modus50.345.9+4.4−0.9 to +9.6354 (rough estimate)
Suzuki SX433.028.7+4.3+3.0 to +5.74,626
Mazda CX-745.040.6+4.3−2.3 to +11.0218 (rough estimate)
Renault Kangoo50.446.0+4.3+3.0 to +5.65,832
MG HS14.310.0+4.3+1.4 to +7.2594
Hyundai Matrix51.146.8+4.3−1.2 to +9.8323 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Combo47.042.7+4.3+3.2 to +5.39,041
Fiat 50034.029.7+4.3+3.8 to +4.835,441
Vauxhall Zafira43.038.7+4.2+3.6 to +4.924,568
Vauxhall Astravan51.447.1+4.2+0.7 to +7.8761
Tesla Model X20.416.1+4.2−3.2 to +11.7113 (rough estimate)
Audi A123.719.4+4.2+3.7 to +4.824,194
Peugeot 20539.835.6+4.2−1.6 to +10.0279 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Eclipse16.312.1+4.2+1.3 to +7.1619
Ford Fusion43.639.4+4.2+2.9 to +5.46,193
Renault Megane50.546.3+4.2+3.4 to +5.015,565
Ford Transit Connect41.537.4+4.1+3.3 to +4.915,186
Honda Insight30.926.8+4.1−0.7 to +9.0349 (rough estimate)
Ford EcoSport22.818.6+4.1+3.3 to +4.910,561
Citroen C339.835.7+4.1+3.5 to +4.723,595
Volkswagen Transporter36.832.7+4.1+3.6 to +4.638,606
Volvo C3043.139.0+4.1+2.2 to +6.02,714
Hyundai i3036.132.0+4.1+3.3 to +4.915,600
Honda Integra24.620.5+4.1−3.2 to +11.3138 (rough estimate)
Toyota Urban Cruiser30.226.1+4.1−1.0 to +9.2315 (rough estimate)
Saab 9-343.239.2+4.1+2.6 to +5.54,770
MGB26.122.0+4.1−1.1 to +9.2284 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Wagon R48.144.1+4.0+1.2 to +6.91,196
Daihatsu Sirion39.135.1+4.0+0.4 to +7.6701
Chevrolet Spark47.443.4+4.0+2.3 to +5.73,287
Talbot Express51.947.9+4.0+0.2 to +7.8690
BMW 3 Series30.226.2+4.0+3.5 to +4.441,425
Porsche Cayman15.411.4+3.9+1.8 to +6.11,106
Ford Mondeo38.734.8+3.9+3.3 to +4.623,508
Nissan Elgrand35.731.8+3.9+1.9 to +6.02,214
Ford Grand C-MAX32.328.3+3.9+2.5 to +5.34,158
Peugeot 30756.252.4+3.9+2.5 to +5.25,191
Alfa Romeo Giulietta32.428.5+3.9+2.1 to +5.72,619
Volkswagen Arteon16.813.0+3.9−1.0 to +8.7232 (rough estimate)
DS DS428.524.7+3.8−0.3 to +8.0459 (rough estimate)
Jaguar XF27.023.2+3.8+2.9 to +4.88,756
Peugeot 10819.215.4+3.8+2.9 to +4.86,980
Mercedes-Benz C-Class28.324.5+3.8+3.3 to +4.330,623
Seat Mii23.519.7+3.8+2.0 to +5.72,011
Vauxhall Vectra52.248.4+3.8+2.3 to +5.34,400
Alfa Romeo 15650.046.2+3.8−5.8 to +13.3106 (rough estimate)
Volvo S4046.642.9+3.8+1.7 to +5.82,260
Mazda 233.329.5+3.8+2.9 to +4.612,876
Nissan Note37.233.5+3.7+2.9 to +4.612,972
Volkswagen ID.313.29.5+3.7−0.5 to +8.0250 (rough estimate)
Mazda 334.731.0+3.7+2.8 to +4.610,202
Aston Martin DB914.610.9+3.7−1.9 to +9.3151 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Adam28.524.8+3.7+2.8 to +4.69,408
Nissan Qashqai32.328.6+3.7+3.3 to +4.146,226
Volvo XC9033.329.6+3.7+2.1 to +5.23,612
Ford Kuga23.419.7+3.7+3.2 to +4.226,903
Citroen DS537.233.6+3.7−0.9 to +8.2438 (rough estimate)
SsangYong Rexton41.638.0+3.6−1.4 to +8.7375 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Swift32.428.8+3.6+3.0 to +4.321,309
Nissan Micra40.236.6+3.6+3.0 to +4.322,237
Ford Escort31.427.8+3.6+0.6 to +6.6918
Saab 9-542.038.4+3.6+0.7 to +6.51,108
MG MGF40.637.0+3.6−1.3 to +8.4399 (rough estimate)
Honda FR-V47.143.5+3.6−1.1 to +8.2450 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Colt46.442.8+3.6+2.0 to +5.14,257
Ford Focus36.432.9+3.5+3.2 to +3.8100,735
Hyundai i2028.424.9+3.5+2.8 to +4.216,889
Alfa Romeo Giulia18.414.9+3.5−0.8 to +7.8315 (rough estimate)
Toyota Estima27.624.1+3.5−2.1 to +9.1243 (rough estimate)
BMW M518.214.7+3.5−1.1 to +8.1275 (rough estimate)
Renault Scenic48.444.9+3.5+2.2 to +4.85,783
Fiat Qubo36.833.4+3.5−0.9 to +7.9467 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 40749.546.0+3.5+0.7 to +6.21,309
Fiat Panda37.734.2+3.5+2.5 to +4.49,393
Porsche Boxster22.118.7+3.4+1.9 to +5.02,753
Peugeot 40650.046.6+3.4−1.8 to +8.6360 (rough estimate)
MG 324.621.1+3.4+2.4 to +4.56,612
Kia Soul30.827.4+3.4+1.4 to +5.42,024
Volvo V7041.037.5+3.4+1.8 to +5.03,817
Alfa Romeo Spider35.532.1+3.4−3.0 to +9.7220 (rough estimate)
BMW 5 Series26.122.7+3.4+2.7 to +4.114,795
Vauxhall Agila38.535.1+3.4+1.9 to +4.84,579
Mercedes-Benz M-Class31.728.3+3.4+1.7 to +5.03,043
Fiat Fiorino41.938.5+3.4+0.4 to +6.41,062
Vauxhall Meriva40.136.7+3.4+2.4 to +4.311,386
Volkswagen Golf31.728.3+3.4+3.0 to +3.776,634
Kia Venga27.724.4+3.3+2.0 to +4.74,400
Vauxhall Astra38.635.3+3.3+2.9 to +3.759,303
Audi A523.520.2+3.3+2.4 to +4.28,759
Toyota Corolla36.633.3+3.3+2.2 to +4.47,715
Skoda Citigo20.617.3+3.3+2.2 to +4.44,964
Renault Clio47.143.8+3.3+2.8 to +3.747,944
Volvo S9015.111.8+3.3−0.5 to +7.0357 (rough estimate)
Citroen Relay39.936.6+3.3+0.8 to +5.71,562
Rover Mini36.233.0+3.3−0.7 to +7.3555
Chevrolet Trax31.328.1+3.3−2.3 to +8.8281 (rough estimate)
Toyota Celica43.940.7+3.2+0.3 to +6.21,111
Fiat Ducato30.227.0+3.2+2.1 to +4.37,032
Vauxhall Omega39.636.3+3.2−3.9 to +10.4182 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz SLC14.711.5+3.2+0.5 to +5.9662
Citroen Saxo52.949.7+3.2−2.0 to +8.3365 (rough estimate)
Jaguar XJ28.024.9+3.2+1.3 to +5.02,280
Hyundai i4028.725.6+3.2+1.5 to +4.92,773
Peugeot 200825.021.8+3.1+2.2 to +4.17,817
Seat Altea43.440.3+3.1+0.9 to +5.41,881
Mercedes-Benz SLK28.825.7+3.1+1.8 to +4.44,743
Volkswagen CC26.523.4+3.1+0.6 to +5.71,172
Hyundai i1027.824.7+3.1+2.6 to +3.627,628
Chrysler Crossfire36.032.9+3.1−5.0 to +11.2136 (rough estimate)
Chrysler Voyager52.449.3+3.0−5.7 to +11.8126 (rough estimate)
Maserati Levante16.213.2+3.0−4.1 to +10.1105 (rough estimate)
Infiniti Q3014.912.0+3.0−2.0 to +8.0194 (rough estimate)
Citroen C440.737.8+3.0+2.2 to +3.716,749
Vauxhall Corsa40.237.2+3.0+2.6 to +3.385,973
Mitsubishi Shogun Sport47.144.1+3.0−0.4 to +6.4843
Fiat 12414.611.6+2.9−2.6 to +8.5158 (rough estimate)
Ford C-MAX31.128.2+2.9+2.1 to +3.811,250
Vauxhall Insignia32.629.7+2.9+2.2 to +3.618,557
Nissan X-Trail32.629.7+2.9+1.9 to +3.98,300
Volkswagen Touareg26.823.9+2.9+1.3 to +4.52,807
Subaru XV19.216.3+2.9−2.8 to +8.6182 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz Viano37.134.2+2.9−1.3 to +7.0528
Skoda Roomster33.830.9+2.8+0.5 to +5.21,609
Mercedes-Benz CLS27.825.0+2.8+0.7 to +4.81,852
MINI Hatch29.927.1+2.8+2.4 to +3.244,239
Fiat 500X20.818.0+2.8+1.4 to +4.23,290
Honda Civic36.834.1+2.8+2.2 to +3.426,280
BMW X527.124.3+2.8+1.6 to +4.05,405
BMW X323.821.1+2.7+1.7 to +3.86,049
Mitsubishi Grandis50.848.1+2.7−4.6 to +10.0183 (rough estimate)
Kia Stinger14.211.4+2.7−4.0 to +9.4106 (rough estimate)
Nissan Pixo34.732.0+2.7−0.2 to +5.61,076
Citroen C4 Cactus24.822.2+2.7+0.8 to +4.52,122
Mitsubishi ASX22.619.9+2.7+1.4 to +3.94,576
Mercedes-Benz A-Class24.021.3+2.7+2.2 to +3.227,095
Mercedes-Benz E-Class24.221.5+2.7+2.0 to +3.318,392
Citroen Dispatch45.342.6+2.6+1.2 to +4.14,515
Vauxhall Corsavan49.346.6+2.6−1.9 to +7.2465 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Celerio15.713.0+2.6+1.5 to +3.83,805
Audi TT27.625.0+2.6+1.8 to +3.510,175
Kia Optima21.719.1+2.6−0.2 to +5.4847
Mercedes-Benz GLA15.012.4+2.6+1.7 to +3.55,846
Mercedes-Benz GLC13.911.3+2.6+1.5 to +3.64,099
Audi A430.327.7+2.6+2.0 to +3.222,346
Ford Edge16.113.5+2.6−0.2 to +5.3690
Peugeot 100743.440.9+2.5−3.4 to +8.5274 (rough estimate)
Tesla Model 318.515.9+2.5+0.2 to +4.81,116
Volkswagen Passat33.330.8+2.5+1.9 to +3.220,182
Mazda 32349.146.6+2.5−4.1 to +9.1224 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Vivaro45.543.0+2.5+1.8 to +3.218,313
Peugeot Rifter20.618.1+2.5−1.7 to +6.7360 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Scirocco30.728.2+2.5+1.2 to +3.75,222
Lotus Elise18.516.0+2.5−2.0 to +7.0287 (rough estimate)
Chrysler Ypsilon37.334.9+2.4−1.5 to +6.4584
Skoda Fabia31.629.2+2.4+1.8 to +3.119,142
Mercedes-Benz CLA20.117.7+2.4+1.2 to +3.64,418
Kia Stonic12.810.4+2.4+0.6 to +4.21,363
Mercedes-Benz GLE13.711.3+2.4+0.7 to +4.11,612
Honda Prelude39.637.3+2.4−7.0 to +11.7106 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Lancer36.434.1+2.4−0.4 to +5.21,158
Chrysler Grand Cherokee46.444.1+2.4−2.1 to +6.8491 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Splash34.332.0+2.3+0.4 to +4.22,461
Fiat 500L32.730.3+2.3+0.7 to +4.03,096
Audi A328.225.8+2.3+1.9 to +2.839,788
Jeep Grand Cherokee36.634.3+2.3−5.4 to +10.0153 (rough estimate)
Renault Kadjar20.618.3+2.3+1.4 to +3.37,115
Citroen C4 Grand Picasso26.624.3+2.3+0.0 to +4.61,474
Jaguar F-Pace16.514.2+2.3+0.8 to +3.82,482
Dacia Logan28.726.4+2.3+0.4 to +4.12,364
MG ZT43.140.9+2.3−4.7 to +9.2197 (rough estimate)
Mazda MX-528.826.5+2.3+1.2 to +3.46,643
BMW Z426.424.2+2.2+0.6 to +3.92,790
Hyundai ix3531.629.4+2.2+1.2 to +3.28,190
Mercedes-Benz Citan36.834.6+2.2+0.1 to +4.32,132
Volkswagen Tiguan19.917.7+2.2+1.6 to +2.815,599
Honda Jazz27.425.2+2.2+1.6 to +2.823,213
Jeep Patriot53.050.8+2.2−5.4 to +9.8168 (rough estimate)
Fiat Stilo55.553.3+2.2−6.5 to +10.8128 (rough estimate)
Citroen C4 Picasso22.720.5+2.1−1.1 to +5.3662
Suzuki Baleno22.120.0+2.1−1.6 to +5.8493 (rough estimate)
Land Rover Freelander35.633.5+2.1+1.2 to +3.010,553
MCC Smart43.341.2+2.1−6.8 to +11.0120 (rough estimate)
Land Rover Discovery Sport19.217.1+2.1+1.1 to +3.15,509
Jeep Cherokee35.133.0+2.1−0.6 to +4.81,217
Hyundai ix2026.724.6+2.1+0.6 to +3.63,314
Volvo S6032.630.5+2.1+0.1 to +4.02,220
Ford Tourneo Connect22.520.4+2.1−0.4 to +4.51,122
Vauxhall Mokka23.421.3+2.1+1.5 to +2.719,398
Nissan Navara34.832.7+2.0+0.5 to +3.63,888
Ford Transit38.736.7+2.0+1.5 to +2.536,783
Volvo V6023.321.3+2.0+0.4 to +3.72,574
Toyota Aygo25.423.4+2.0+1.4 to +2.622,181
Citroen Berlingo43.141.1+2.0+1.3 to +2.718,990
Toyota Yaris31.129.1+2.0+1.5 to +2.536,688
Fiat Multipla54.052.1+2.0−6.8 to +10.8124 (rough estimate)
BMW 6 Series23.121.1+2.0−0.1 to +4.01,601
Seat Ibiza34.832.8+1.9+1.3 to +2.618,285
Renault Trafic44.042.1+1.9+1.0 to +2.911,053
Land Rover Discovery30.928.9+1.9+0.9 to +2.98,452
Peugeot Expert39.637.7+1.9+0.6 to +3.25,232
Kia Sportage24.322.4+1.9+1.3 to +2.522,093
Land Rover Range Rover Velar17.115.2+1.9−0.2 to +4.01,291
Hyundai Tucson19.617.8+1.9+1.1 to +2.710,504
BMW X118.316.4+1.9+1.0 to +2.87,097
Porsche Cayenne18.516.7+1.8+0.1 to +3.61,948
Kia Rio31.429.6+1.8+0.9 to +2.710,021
Land Rover Range Rover Sport22.921.1+1.8+0.9 to +2.78,363
Kia Picanto30.829.0+1.8+1.2 to +2.519,022
Vauxhall Cascada23.621.7+1.8−3.8 to +7.4225 (rough estimate)
Porsche Macan10.08.2+1.8+0.4 to +3.21,812
Renault Captur21.319.5+1.8+1.2 to +2.417,381
Vauxhall Viva15.413.6+1.8+0.8 to +2.94,549
Seat Leon25.924.1+1.8+1.1 to +2.516,396
Renault Grand Scenic49.047.3+1.8+0.0 to +3.53,109
Kia Ceed33.431.7+1.7+0.8 to +2.79,820
Volkswagen up!19.117.3+1.7+1.0 to +2.412,756
Mitsubishi Shogun35.433.7+1.7−0.2 to +3.62,430
Peugeot Partner38.436.7+1.7+0.9 to +2.514,119
Porsche 91114.913.2+1.7+0.3 to +3.12,639
Jaguar XK24.923.3+1.7−0.5 to +3.81,552
Ford Mustang17.415.7+1.7−1.4 to +4.7611
Audi A623.121.4+1.7+0.8 to +2.59,149
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque17.616.0+1.6+1.0 to +2.312,619
Volvo XC6020.819.2+1.6+0.7 to +2.66,491
MINI Paceman15.814.2+1.6−0.7 to +4.0949
Skoda Yeti19.918.3+1.6+0.5 to +2.74,828
Audi Q719.517.9+1.6+0.0 to +3.12,514
Tesla Model S17.515.9+1.6−2.3 to +5.5366 (rough estimate)
Subaru Impreza29.628.0+1.6−0.7 to +3.91,569
Toyota Auris26.224.6+1.6+0.8 to +2.411,393
Jaguar E-Pace13.211.6+1.6−0.2 to +3.41,372
Toyota RAV428.026.4+1.6+0.6 to +2.59,100
Kia Cerato52.150.6+1.5−7.6 to +10.6117 (rough estimate)
Toyota Land Cruiser32.931.4+1.5−1.1 to +4.11,230
Vauxhall Movano39.638.1+1.5−2.6 to +5.5578
Subaru Forester31.830.3+1.5−2.1 to +5.0676
Toyota GT8615.113.6+1.5−1.9 to +4.8451 (rough estimate)
Ford Tourneo Custom19.117.7+1.5−2.0 to +4.9523
Suzuki Alto33.432.0+1.5+0.5 to +2.58,837
Citroen Spacetourer23.622.1+1.4−4.2 to +7.1225 (rough estimate)
Audi Q516.915.5+1.4+0.5 to +2.37,038
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso50.849.4+1.4−2.3 to +5.2689
Seat Alhambra29.227.8+1.4−0.2 to +3.13,033
Volvo XC7031.229.8+1.4−0.9 to +3.71,601
Hyundai Santa Fe35.333.9+1.4−0.2 to +2.93,840
Mercedes-Benz EQC16.915.6+1.3−4.7 to +7.4148 (rough estimate)
Skoda Octavia26.324.9+1.3+0.7 to +2.016,389
Volkswagen Amarok22.421.0+1.3−0.9 to +3.51,369
Audi Q315.814.5+1.3+0.6 to +2.19,829
Suzuki Vitara15.614.3+1.3+0.3 to +2.35,487
Saab 90040.138.8+1.3−6.0 to +8.6177 (rough estimate)
SsangYong Tivoli25.324.0+1.3−1.9 to +4.5705
Citroen C3 Picasso25.324.0+1.3−1.9 to +4.5712
Vauxhall Antara41.039.7+1.3−0.8 to +3.42,165
Volvo V4026.725.4+1.3+0.3 to +2.28,588
MINI Countryman16.615.3+1.3+0.3 to +2.25,914
Smart Roadster33.932.6+1.3−7.0 to +9.5127 (rough estimate)
BMW M318.016.7+1.2−1.1 to +3.61,030
Subaru Outback28.327.1+1.2−3.8 to +6.2314 (rough estimate)
Nissan Patrol35.334.1+1.2−7.5 to +10.0116 (rough estimate)
BMW 4 Series15.614.4+1.2+0.3 to +2.16,703
Audi e-tron11.19.9+1.2−2.1 to +4.5343 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Jimny32.931.7+1.2−0.7 to +3.12,383
Skoda Superb21.820.7+1.1−0.1 to +2.34,931
Peugeot 400745.144.0+1.1−6.4 to +8.6173 (rough estimate)
Jaguar XE18.817.8+1.1−0.2 to +2.43,578
Abarth 59519.418.4+1.0−1.1 to +3.11,374
LDV Maxus48.147.1+1.0−4.2 to +6.2366 (rough estimate)
Renault Wind42.041.0+1.0−4.3 to +6.2348 (rough estimate)
Ford Transit Courier29.328.3+1.0−1.1 to +3.01,997
Maserati Ghibli17.716.8+0.9−4.3 to +6.1209 (rough estimate)
Lexus IS24.823.9+0.8−0.6 to +2.33,602
Peugeot Boxer27.726.9+0.8−0.5 to +2.05,024
Citroen DS439.438.7+0.8−1.6 to +3.11,697
Volkswagen T-Roc9.78.9+0.8−0.3 to +1.83,238
Audi Q29.58.8+0.7−0.2 to +1.74,063
BMW X415.014.3+0.7−1.7 to +3.2838
BMW I811.010.3+0.7−4.1 to +5.6163 (rough estimate)
Toyota Verso26.425.7+0.7−1.1 to +2.62,177
Skoda Rapid22.021.3+0.7−1.3 to +2.71,716
Volvo S8032.632.0+0.7−2.9 to +4.2671
Citroen C536.135.4+0.7−1.6 to +2.91,820
Peugeot 30646.746.1+0.6−3.8 to +5.1490 (rough estimate)
Bentley Continental10.29.5+0.6−1.7 to +2.9680
Toyota Avensis34.433.8+0.6−0.4 to +1.68,006
Toyota iQ22.521.9+0.6−1.9 to +3.11,110
Audi A715.815.3+0.6−1.6 to +2.81,055
Volkswagen T-Cross10.49.9+0.6−1.6 to +2.7797
Honda HR-V15.014.5+0.6−1.0 to +2.12,031
Suzuki Ignis25.525.0+0.5−1.3 to +2.32,346
Lexus LS23.022.5+0.5−4.3 to +5.3300 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz B-Class26.325.8+0.5−0.6 to +1.66,092
Audi S321.320.8+0.5−4.4 to +5.3273 (rough estimate)
Nissan 350Z27.627.3+0.4−4.0 to +4.8405 (rough estimate)
BMW X617.617.2+0.3−2.0 to +2.71,024
Mazda B250043.943.6+0.3−8.5 to +9.1123 (rough estimate)
Kia Niro11.811.5+0.3−1.2 to +1.71,883
Kia Sorento32.532.2+0.3−1.5 to +2.12,659
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter28.628.3+0.3−1.7 to +2.31,964
Kia Sedona47.146.9+0.2−3.5 to +3.9698
Volvo XC4010.09.8+0.2−1.2 to +1.61,729
MINI Clubman15.815.6+0.2−1.5 to +1.91,720
Chevrolet Captiva46.946.7+0.1−3.2 to +3.5881
Ford Tourneo23.823.6+0.1−1.9 to +2.21,686
Mitsubishi L20033.433.3+0.1−1.0 to +1.18,196
Volkswagen Crafter30.030.0+0.1−4.1 to +4.2473 (rough estimate)
Seat Ateca11.111.1+0.0−1.2 to +1.32,505
Citroen C3 Aircross12.612.6−0.0−1.6 to +1.51,798
Porsche Panamera12.312.3−0.0−2.9 to +2.8506
Toyota Proace30.730.8−0.0−3.7 to +3.6635
Audi A815.315.3−0.1−2.6 to +2.5798
Land Rover Defender32.933.0−0.1−1.4 to +1.15,657
Nissan Pathfinder46.346.4−0.1−4.4 to +4.1538
Vauxhall Grandland13.213.4−0.1−1.5 to +1.22,542
Peugeot 10646.746.9−0.1−3.9 to +3.7670
Morgan Plus 413.914.1−0.1−6.3 to +6.0122 (rough estimate)
Jaguar F-Type8.99.0−0.2−2.3 to +2.0700
Dacia Sandero27.627.8−0.2−0.9 to +0.516,345
Nissan GT-R7.27.4−0.2−4.7 to +4.4125 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz GLB9.49.6−0.2−5.3 to +4.9128 (rough estimate)
SsangYong Korando29.830.0−0.2−3.5 to +3.1763
Volkswagen LT45.946.1−0.3−6.3 to +5.8266 (rough estimate)
TVR Chimaera15.415.7−0.3−6.4 to +5.8136 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz X-Class19.519.8−0.3−5.7 to +5.1210 (rough estimate)
Nissan Leaf17.517.8−0.3−2.1 to +1.51,729
Ford Sierra16.416.7−0.3−5.9 to +5.3171 (rough estimate)
Seat Arona12.813.2−0.3−1.8 to +1.12,022
Land Rover 8833.333.7−0.4−9.4 to +8.7105 (rough estimate)
Dodge Nitro43.544.0−0.5−9.0 to +8.1131 (rough estimate)
BMW M412.212.7−0.5−3.0 to +1.9690
Lexus GS20.921.4−0.6−4.0 to +2.9541
Vauxhall Combo Life18.919.4−0.6−6.5 to +5.3175 (rough estimate)
Aston Martin V810.010.6−0.6−5.8 to +4.6130 (rough estimate)
Subaru Legacy36.937.5−0.6−5.4 to +4.2393 (rough estimate)
Ford Transit Custom20.421.1−0.6−1.6 to +0.46,537
Ford Puma14.314.9−0.6−2.2 to +0.92,077
Hyundai Kona10.611.4−0.8−2.2 to +0.71,822
Fiat Doblo34.235.0−0.8−1.9 to +0.37,208
BMW 8 Series17.318.1−0.8−6.0 to +4.4208 (rough estimate)
Mazda CX-515.816.6−0.8−2.0 to +0.33,815
Renault Koleos29.430.2−0.9−5.3 to +3.5419 (rough estimate)
Mazda CX-310.911.8−0.9−2.4 to +0.61,673
Suzuki Grand Vitara36.037.0−1.1−2.7 to +0.63,173
Dacia Duster23.424.4−1.1−2.1 to −0.16,764
Iveco Daily34.135.2−1.1−5.5 to +3.3457 (rough estimate)
Audi R89.911.0−1.1−4.3 to +2.1334 (rough estimate)
Skoda Kamiq9.210.4−1.1−4.5 to +2.3282 (rough estimate)
Abarth 1248.29.3−1.2−6.3 to +4.0110 (rough estimate)
Nissan Skyline16.217.4−1.2−8.1 to +5.7111 (rough estimate)
Ford Ranger28.529.8−1.3−2.3 to −0.26,925
Fiat Scudo48.649.9−1.3−3.8 to +1.21,566
Nissan e-NV20023.725.1−1.3−8.4 to +5.8139 (rough estimate)
Toyota Hilux30.632.1−1.4−2.8 to −0.04,310
Jaguar I-Pace6.78.1−1.5−4.1 to +1.1359 (rough estimate)
Isuzu D-Max25.226.7−1.5−3.4 to +0.51,865
Honda CR-V24.926.3−1.5−2.2 to −0.713,056
Vauxhall Crossland12.013.5−1.5−2.7 to −0.32,838
Hyundai Veloster31.633.2−1.5−6.0 to +2.9427 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Ioniq10.612.2−1.6−3.0 to −0.21,842
Kia XCeed10.812.4−1.6−4.4 to +1.1502
Subaru WRX8.710.5−1.8−6.6 to +2.9138 (rough estimate)
Toyota C-HR10.812.7−1.9−2.9 to −0.93,857
Isuzu Rodeo42.744.7−1.9−5.9 to +2.1606
Toyota Prius19.821.9−2.0−3.4 to −0.73,296
Nissan Pickup44.046.1−2.1−11.8 to +7.7100 (rough estimate)
Volvo V9012.114.2−2.1−4.8 to +0.5588
Porsche 94425.427.6−2.3−9.4 to +4.9142 (rough estimate)
DS DS519.221.5−2.3−9.2 to +4.7125 (rough estimate)
Renault Zoe21.023.3−2.3−5.3 to +0.7723
Skoda Kodiaq8.010.3−2.3−4.0 to −0.71,077
Skoda Karoq7.59.8−2.4−3.7 to −1.01,463
Daihatsu Fourtrak39.141.6−2.5−9.8 to +4.8174 (rough estimate)
Jeep Wrangler25.728.2−2.6−7.5 to +2.4300 (rough estimate)
Chrysler Jeep Cherokee38.340.9−2.6−8.5 to +3.3264 (rough estimate)
Fiat Talento24.126.9−2.7−10.6 to +5.1116 (rough estimate)
Fiat Fullback13.516.3−2.8−7.2 to +1.7229 (rough estimate)
Lexus RX17.420.1−2.8−4.3 to −1.22,305
Alfa Romeo Brera34.137.2−3.1−10.1 to +4.0176 (rough estimate)
Skoda Scala7.811.0−3.2−7.5 to +1.1153 (rough estimate)
Isuzu Trooper37.640.8−3.2−9.0 to +2.6271 (rough estimate)
Renault Master30.834.0−3.2−5.3 to −1.11,952
Mazda CX-304.47.7−3.2−5.5 to −0.9315 (rough estimate)
BMW i38.411.6−3.3−5.3 to −1.2706
BMW X211.815.3−3.4−5.7 to −1.1751
SEAT Tarraco11.114.6−3.5−7.0 to −0.1324 (rough estimate)
SEAT Toledo27.030.7−3.7−6.4 to −1.01,044
Lexus CT11.415.1−3.8−5.1 to −2.42,256
Lexus UX1.96.0−4.1−5.3 to −2.8475 (rough estimate)
Citroen C-Crosser37.842.2−4.4−9.6 to +0.8341 (rough estimate)
Lexus SC19.023.7−4.7−10.9 to +1.4158 (rough estimate)
BMW M25.410.3−4.9−7.4 to −2.3314 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz 30020.125.2−5.0−11.2 to +1.1164 (rough estimate)
Lexus NX3.48.6−5.1−6.0 to −4.21,668
Lexus RC5.310.9−5.6−8.4 to −2.7244 (rough estimate)
Isuzu TF36.742.2−5.6−14.2 to +3.1120 (rough estimate)
Lexus Es1.27.0−5.9−7.6 to −4.1168 (rough estimate)
Ford Capri12.520.6−8.1−14.0 to −2.1120 (rough estimate)

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,972,507 (initial tests in CF) · 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