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Which cars fail their MOT most in Chelmsford (CM)?

In the Chelmsford (CM) postcode area, 589 models had 100 or more initial MOT tests (first attempts) in 2019–2024 (2,207,621 tests). The Lamborghini Huracan fails most above its own rate elsewhere in Britain: 30.9% here against 3.7% (+27.2 points, 95% interval +19.0 to +35.3; a rough estimate from 123 tests here). The Vauxhall Omega does best against its own rate (−17.1 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 Chelmsford (CM)

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.

Chelmsford (CM): 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
Lamborghini Huracan30.93.7+27.2+19.0 to +35.3123 (rough estimate)
Renault Trucks Master51.928.5+23.4+13.7 to +33.0106 (rough estimate)
Bentley Flying18.96.7+12.2+4.9 to +19.5111 (rough estimate)
Infiniti Q3024.111.9+12.2+5.0 to +19.3137 (rough estimate)
Polestar 220.611.0+9.5+1.8 to +17.2107 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Cavalier38.030.9+7.1−2.5 to +16.6100 (rough estimate)
Peugeot Rifter24.818.1+6.8−0.2 to +13.7149 (rough estimate)
BMW 8 Series24.418.0+6.4+1.3 to +11.6274 (rough estimate)
Lotus Exige17.111.2+5.9+0.0 to +11.8158 (rough estimate)
Bentley Turbo25.219.4+5.8−1.4 to +13.0143 (rough estimate)
Chrysler Crossfire37.832.9+4.9−1.1 to +10.9254 (rough estimate)
TVR Tuscan17.112.3+4.8−1.3 to +10.8152 (rough estimate)
BMW X219.915.2+4.8+1.4 to +8.1557
Toyota Estima28.624.1+4.6−1.0 to +10.1255 (rough estimate)
TVR Griffith17.112.8+4.3−2.0 to +10.7140 (rough estimate)
BMW 6 Series25.321.1+4.3+2.3 to +6.31,817
Lexus CT18.915.1+3.8+0.8 to +6.7678
Ford Explorer38.434.9+3.5−5.6 to +12.6112 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz Citan38.034.6+3.4+0.7 to +6.11,264
Audi S324.220.7+3.4−1.3 to +8.1327 (rough estimate)
SsangYong Tivoli27.323.9+3.4−0.2 to +6.9605
Renault Espace52.048.7+3.3−5.5 to +12.1125 (rough estimate)
Renault Zoe26.523.3+3.3−0.6 to +7.1520
Alfa Romeo Giulia18.014.9+3.1−1.3 to +7.5294 (rough estimate)
Nissan Patrol37.034.1+3.0−6.2 to +12.1108 (rough estimate)
SsangYong Rodius40.637.7+2.9−3.5 to +9.3229 (rough estimate)
Chevrolet Orlando42.940.1+2.8−3.5 to +9.1238 (rough estimate)
Porsche Taycan12.29.4+2.8−3.4 to +9.0107 (rough estimate)
MINI Paceman16.914.2+2.7−0.4 to +5.9550
Suzuki Vitara17.014.3+2.7+1.4 to +4.03,348
Porsche Cayman14.211.4+2.7+0.7 to +4.71,173
Maserati Ghibli19.416.8+2.7−2.2 to +7.6252 (rough estimate)
Skoda Kodiaq12.810.3+2.6+0.8 to +4.41,340
Renault Grand Modus48.346.0+2.4−5.0 to +9.7180 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Mirage18.816.4+2.4−2.3 to +7.1266 (rough estimate)
Tesla Model 318.315.9+2.4+0.6 to +4.11,834
Mazda CX-743.040.7+2.3−6.3 to +10.9128 (rough estimate)
Lexus SC25.923.6+2.3−5.9 to +10.4112 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Celerio15.213.1+2.1+0.2 to +4.11,288
Mercedes-Benz R-Class32.830.7+2.1−6.2 to +10.3125 (rough estimate)
Fiat Tipo25.123.2+2.0−1.9 to +5.8493 (rough estimate)
Smart Forfour26.724.8+1.9+0.5 to +3.43,533
Fiat Grande Punto45.043.1+1.8−2.7 to +6.4456 (rough estimate)
Mazda CX-313.611.8+1.8−0.5 to +4.1866
Nissan 370Z15.413.6+1.8−4.0 to +7.6149 (rough estimate)
Maserati GranTurismo19.217.5+1.7−4.2 to +7.5177 (rough estimate)
Bentley Bentayga6.75.1+1.6−0.8 to +4.0432 (rough estimate)
Mazda 32348.246.6+1.6−6.1 to +9.2164 (rough estimate)
MG HS11.610.1+1.5−2.9 to +5.8207 (rough estimate)
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso50.849.4+1.4−3.3 to +6.2423 (rough estimate)
BMW 4 Series15.814.4+1.4+0.6 to +2.37,120
Lexus GS22.821.4+1.4−2.6 to +5.4425 (rough estimate)
Toyota Prius23.221.9+1.3−0.1 to +2.73,416
BMW 7 Series21.220.0+1.2−1.0 to +3.51,320
Audi A716.415.2+1.2−1.0 to +3.41,108
Honda HR-V15.614.5+1.1−1.1 to +3.4980
Honda S200021.620.5+1.1−2.7 to +4.9458 (rough estimate)
Kia XCeed13.412.3+1.1−3.2 to +5.5238 (rough estimate)
Toyota Previa47.045.9+1.1−4.4 to +6.6319 (rough estimate)
BMW I811.410.3+1.1−3.2 to +5.3220 (rough estimate)
MINI Clubman16.615.6+1.0−0.7 to +2.71,858
Mercedes-Benz CLA18.717.7+1.0−0.3 to +2.33,630
BMW i312.611.6+1.0−1.2 to +3.1922
Triumph Stag22.521.5+0.9−6.1 to +8.0138 (rough estimate)
Perodua Myvi30.029.1+0.9−8.1 to +9.9100 (rough estimate)
MINI Countryman16.215.3+0.9+0.1 to +1.78,064
Jaguar I-Pace9.08.1+0.9−1.3 to +3.0714
Bentley Continental10.39.5+0.8−0.4 to +1.92,711
Lexus IS24.724.0+0.8−1.1 to +2.72,011
BMW X617.917.2+0.7−1.3 to +2.71,383
BMW M317.416.7+0.7−1.2 to +2.61,530
Volvo XC4010.49.8+0.6−0.6 to +1.82,394
Kia Niro12.111.5+0.6−0.8 to +2.02,111
Porsche 91113.713.2+0.5−0.5 to +1.55,028
BMW 5 Series23.222.8+0.4−0.3 to +1.113,303
BMW M413.112.7+0.4−1.7 to +2.51,032
Mercedes-Benz X-Class20.119.8+0.3−4.4 to +5.1278 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 10815.715.4+0.3−0.6 to +1.25,838
Nissan Elgrand32.231.9+0.3−4.9 to +5.4317 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz GL20.920.6+0.3−4.2 to +4.8316 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Splash32.332.0+0.3−2.9 to +3.5823
Ford Puma15.214.9+0.2−1.2 to +1.62,606
Mercedes-Benz 19029.529.2+0.2−5.8 to +6.3224 (rough estimate)
Mazda CX-516.816.6+0.2−1.3 to +1.72,477
Audi A245.545.3+0.2−4.1 to +4.5512
Skoda Karoq10.09.8+0.2−1.6 to +2.01,111
Audi e-tron10.19.9+0.2−3.0 to +3.4348 (rough estimate)
BMW X414.414.3+0.1−1.9 to +2.11,204
Volvo S9012.011.9+0.1−3.4 to +3.7325 (rough estimate)
SEAT Exeo31.431.3+0.1−6.0 to +6.2226 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz CLS25.125.0+0.1−1.9 to +2.11,897
Nissan Murano40.540.4+0.1−9.1 to +9.3111 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz SLC11.611.5+0.1−2.2 to +2.3786
MG ZR41.341.3+0.0−7.5 to +7.5167 (rough estimate)
Smart Fortwo27.227.3−0.0−1.0 to +1.07,922
Porsche Boxster18.718.7−0.1−1.4 to +1.33,105
Audi R810.911.0−0.1−2.9 to +2.8485 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz CL23.023.1−0.1−5.4 to +5.2248 (rough estimate)
Chrysler Jeep Cherokee40.840.9−0.1−6.4 to +6.2238 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz B-Class25.725.8−0.1−1.3 to +1.15,238
Ford Transit Custom20.921.0−0.1−1.2 to +0.95,633
Lexus RX19.920.1−0.2−2.0 to +1.61,910
Skoda Scala10.811.0−0.2−5.4 to +5.0139 (rough estimate)
Land Rover 8833.533.7−0.2−6.9 to +6.5194 (rough estimate)
Daihatsu Sirion34.935.1−0.2−5.9 to +5.4275 (rough estimate)
Audi A815.115.3−0.3−2.7 to +2.1877
Citroen DS438.438.7−0.3−5.3 to +4.7365 (rough estimate)
Audi RS416.817.1−0.3−6.8 to +6.1131 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Crossland13.113.5−0.3−2.2 to +1.51,265
Toyota C-HR12.312.6−0.3−1.5 to +0.82,985
Volkswagen T-Roc8.69.0−0.4−1.5 to +0.72,542
Volvo 90036.837.2−0.4−8.1 to +7.2155 (rough estimate)
Tesla Model S15.415.9−0.5−2.7 to +1.71,042
TVR Chimaera15.215.7−0.5−4.7 to +3.7289 (rough estimate)
SsangYong Korando29.430.0−0.5−4.3 to +3.3550
Porsche Macan7.78.2−0.5−1.7 to +0.71,935
Alfa Romeo Stelvio10.811.3−0.5−5.4 to +4.4158 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz CLC42.943.4−0.5−4.1 to +3.1732
Mercedes-Benz A-Class20.921.4−0.5−1.1 to +0.020,972
Smart City41.241.8−0.6−9.1 to +8.0131 (rough estimate)
Daihatsu Copen29.430.0−0.6−9.5 to +8.3102 (rough estimate)
Ford B-MAX23.123.8−0.7−1.7 to +0.46,701
Porsche Panamera11.612.3−0.7−3.6 to +2.3464 (rough estimate)
Ford Cortina15.115.8−0.7−7.6 to +6.2106 (rough estimate)
Volvo C7039.440.0−0.7−4.0 to +2.7826
Land Rover Discovery Sport16.417.1−0.7−1.4 to +0.010,541
Aston Martin DBS6.77.4−0.7−4.1 to +2.6223 (rough estimate)
BMW X320.421.1−0.7−1.7 to +0.26,981
Renault Kadjar17.618.3−0.8−2.2 to +0.72,580
Lexus NX7.78.5−0.8−3.0 to +1.4558
BMW 1 Series22.923.7−0.8−1.3 to −0.326,618
Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow16.717.5−0.8−5.3 to +3.7270 (rough estimate)
Volvo V9013.414.2−0.8−3.6 to +1.9591
Peugeot 30645.346.1−0.8−5.5 to +3.9437 (rough estimate)
MG TF32.032.9−0.8−3.8 to +2.2952
Volkswagen T-Cross9.09.9−0.9−3.1 to +1.4632
Alfa Romeo Brera36.337.1−0.9−9.4 to +7.6124 (rough estimate)
BMW X115.616.4−0.9−1.8 to +0.15,626
Mercedes-Benz E-Class20.721.6−0.9−1.5 to −0.317,214
Citroen C4 Grand Picasso23.424.3−0.9−3.9 to +2.1759
Saab 90037.938.8−0.9−7.5 to +5.7211 (rough estimate)
MG ZS14.315.2−1.0−2.7 to +0.81,583
Ford Sierra15.716.7−1.0−5.0 to +3.1324 (rough estimate)
Ford Kuga18.819.8−1.0−1.4 to −0.631,369
Abarth 59517.418.5−1.0−2.9 to +0.81,681
Aston Martin DB114.25.2−1.0−2.8 to +0.7530
Honda Insight25.826.8−1.0−5.9 to +3.8314 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Grandland12.313.4−1.1−2.8 to +0.61,446
Fiat 500X17.018.1−1.1−2.5 to +0.32,826
Mercedes-Benz GT6.27.2−1.1−4.8 to +2.7162 (rough estimate)
Volvo S8030.932.0−1.1−4.9 to +2.8553
Renault Master32.934.0−1.1−3.7 to +1.61,227
Rover 2540.942.0−1.1−6.4 to +4.1335 (rough estimate)
BMW M29.110.2−1.2−4.7 to +2.4254 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz S-Class17.018.1−1.2−2.9 to +0.61,833
Toyota GT8612.513.7−1.2−3.9 to +1.5570
Ford EcoSport17.518.8−1.2−2.0 to −0.510,015
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque14.816.0−1.2−1.8 to −0.714,545
Ford Escort26.627.8−1.3−3.6 to +1.11,354
Nissan GT-R6.17.4−1.3−5.2 to +2.6147 (rough estimate)
Kia Stonic9.110.4−1.4−3.2 to +0.4982
Audi Q87.69.0−1.4−4.4 to +1.6314 (rough estimate)
BMW 3 Series24.926.3−1.4−1.8 to −0.934,498
BMW X523.024.4−1.4−2.4 to −0.47,105
Suzuki Swift27.528.9−1.4−2.4 to −0.48,277
Land Rover Range Rover Velar13.915.3−1.4−2.6 to −0.23,464
Mazda RX-832.133.5−1.4−6.5 to +3.7324 (rough estimate)
MINI Roadster16.217.6−1.4−6.0 to +3.2247 (rough estimate)
Audi A518.920.3−1.4−2.2 to −0.69,319
Mazda 329.631.0−1.4−2.7 to −0.25,141
Ferrari California5.67.0−1.4−5.8 to +3.0107 (rough estimate)
Jaguar F-Type7.69.0−1.4−2.7 to −0.21,696
Volkswagen Arteon11.613.0−1.4−5.3 to +2.4268 (rough estimate)
Peugeot Boxer25.527.0−1.5−3.2 to +0.32,524
Audi Q27.38.8−1.5−2.4 to −0.63,211
Mercedes-Benz GLA10.912.5−1.6−2.4 to −0.75,424
Honda CR-Z19.320.9−1.6−7.4 to +4.3176 (rough estimate)
Nissan NV20039.541.1−1.6−3.9 to +0.71,757
Citroen C3 Aircross11.112.6−1.6−3.7 to +0.6831
Smart City-Coupe40.341.9−1.6−5.6 to +2.4585
Volkswagen e-Golf11.613.2−1.6−6.1 to +2.9198 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz V-Class16.317.9−1.6−4.3 to +1.0772
Kia Sportage20.922.5−1.6−2.3 to −1.016,775
Peugeot RCZ30.432.1−1.6−4.4 to +1.21,048
Porsche Cayenne15.016.7−1.7−3.0 to −0.42,807
BMW M610.612.3−1.7−7.4 to +4.0113 (rough estimate)
Toyota Verso24.025.7−1.7−3.9 to +0.41,589
Mitsubishi Eclipse10.412.2−1.8−6.2 to +2.7182 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz SL15.317.1−1.8−3.3 to −0.32,358
Mercedes-Benz GLC9.611.4−1.8−2.5 to −1.16,909
Citroen Saxo47.949.8−1.8−6.1 to +2.5530
Honda CR-V24.526.3−1.9−2.7 to −1.09,558
BMW M512.914.8−1.9−5.4 to +1.6357 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen CC21.623.5−1.9−4.8 to +1.1764
Aston Martin DB713.515.4−1.9−5.9 to +2.1282 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz Viano32.434.3−1.9−6.6 to +2.8386 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen California14.816.7−1.9−5.6 to +1.7372 (rough estimate)
Daihatsu Terios37.739.7−2.0−8.7 to +4.8199 (rough estimate)
Jaguar E-Pace9.711.7−2.0−3.4 to −0.61,810
BMW Z422.224.2−2.0−3.5 to −0.63,225
Suzuki Ignis23.025.0−2.0−4.2 to +0.21,405
Audi A117.519.6−2.0−2.6 to −1.516,539
Skoda Yeti16.318.4−2.0−3.4 to −0.73,016
Audi Q312.414.5−2.1−2.8 to −1.48,876
Mazda 628.230.3−2.1−3.6 to −0.63,505
Kia Optima17.119.2−2.1−5.1 to +0.9598
Mercedes-Benz SLK23.625.7−2.1−3.4 to −0.94,481
Suzuki Alto29.932.0−2.1−3.9 to −0.32,529
Mercedes-Benz G9.311.4−2.1−7.4 to +3.2118 (rough estimate)
MINI Hatch25.127.2−2.1−2.5 to −1.851,179
Triumph TR614.616.8−2.2−7.6 to +3.3164 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Viva11.513.7−2.2−3.6 to −0.71,987
Abarth 1247.29.4−2.2−6.5 to +2.2139 (rough estimate)
Nissan Figaro37.840.0−2.2−8.0 to +3.6275 (rough estimate)
Toyota Auris22.424.6−2.2−3.3 to −1.26,624
Mazda CX-305.47.6−2.2−5.4 to +0.9204 (rough estimate)
Subaru Outback24.927.1−2.2−6.4 to +1.9426 (rough estimate)
Ford Mustang13.515.8−2.3−4.0 to −0.51,526
Hyundai Tucson15.517.8−2.3−3.3 to −1.24,655
Ford Transit Courier26.128.4−2.3−4.1 to −0.52,405
Rover Mini30.733.0−2.3−4.9 to +0.41,175
Peugeot Partner34.536.8−2.3−3.2 to −1.410,924
Peugeot 200819.621.9−2.3−3.2 to −1.46,867
Honda Civic31.834.1−2.3−3.1 to −1.512,983
Fiat 500L28.130.4−2.3−4.7 to +0.11,391
Skoda Kamiq8.010.4−2.4−6.2 to +1.4201 (rough estimate)
Ford Edge11.213.6−2.4−4.3 to −0.51,115
Jeep Renegade16.518.9−2.4−4.3 to −0.61,517
Kia Venga22.024.5−2.4−3.7 to −1.24,218
Chevrolet Cruze35.638.0−2.5−7.5 to +2.6354 (rough estimate)
Honda Jazz22.825.3−2.5−3.2 to −1.813,649
Mercedes-Benz C-Class22.124.6−2.5−3.0 to −2.028,246
Hyundai Ioniq9.712.2−2.5−4.4 to −0.6928
Infiniti Q5017.019.5−2.5−9.7 to +4.7106 (rough estimate)
Audi A618.921.5−2.5−3.4 to −1.78,199
Volkswagen Caddy28.230.8−2.6−3.5 to −1.69,283
Fiat Fiorino36.138.6−2.6−6.3 to +1.1657
Abarth 50028.931.4−2.6−6.0 to +0.9672
Audi S516.719.3−2.6−7.8 to +2.6204 (rough estimate)
Audi TT22.425.0−2.6−3.4 to −1.810,751
Volvo XC6016.619.2−2.6−3.5 to −1.77,128
Volkswagen Eos30.733.3−2.6−5.3 to +0.11,111
Citroen C4 Cactus19.622.2−2.7−5.3 to −0.1889
Volvo V6018.621.3−2.7−4.5 to −0.81,721
Mitsubishi Outlander18.721.4−2.7−4.1 to −1.33,017
Volkswagen Scirocco25.628.3−2.7−4.3 to −1.12,888
Nissan NV30022.124.8−2.7−10.8 to +5.3104 (rough estimate)
Audi Q512.815.5−2.7−3.4 to −2.09,036
Volkswagen Amarok18.421.1−2.7−4.5 to −1.01,994
Chrysler Grand Cherokee41.444.1−2.7−6.4 to +0.9703
Rolls-Royce Phantom2.95.7−2.8−5.0 to −0.6242 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Accent44.447.2−2.8−8.8 to +3.2268 (rough estimate)
Nissan Leaf15.017.8−2.8−4.6 to −1.01,534
Skoda Citigo14.617.4−2.8−4.3 to −1.32,062
Citroen C532.735.5−2.8−5.6 to +0.01,059
Renault Captur16.719.6−2.8−3.8 to −1.85,620
Peugeot 20532.835.7−2.8−9.3 to +3.7204 (rough estimate)
Mazda Bongo42.745.5−2.8−7.6 to +1.9419 (rough estimate)
Skoda Superb17.920.8−2.8−4.1 to −1.63,472
Mercedes-Benz EQC12.815.6−2.8−7.3 to +1.6219 (rough estimate)
Hyundai ix3526.629.5−2.9−4.6 to −1.22,627
Rolls-Royce Wraith2.95.8−2.9−5.8 to +0.0138 (rough estimate)
Mazda B250040.843.6−2.9−8.9 to +3.1265 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Astra32.535.4−2.9−3.4 to −2.436,773
Rolls-Royce Ghost3.26.1−2.9−5.5 to −0.3189 (rough estimate)
LDV Maxus44.347.2−2.9−11.7 to +6.0122 (rough estimate)
Rover 7541.944.8−2.9−6.3 to +0.5809
Volkswagen up!14.517.4−2.9−3.7 to −2.17,375
Audi Q715.118.0−2.9−3.9 to −1.94,833
LEVC TX7.910.8−2.9−5.4 to −0.4467 (rough estimate)
Jaguar XE14.917.8−2.9−4.1 to −1.73,275
Suzuki Baleno17.120.1−2.9−7.3 to +1.5280 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Touareg21.124.0−2.9−4.3 to −1.53,368
Bentley Mulsanne7.110.0−2.9−6.9 to +1.0170 (rough estimate)
Mazda 226.629.6−3.0−4.1 to −1.85,919
Volvo V4022.525.5−3.0−4.1 to −1.95,476
Volvo S6027.630.6−3.0−5.5 to −0.41,173
Ford Grand C-MAX25.528.5−3.0−4.4 to −1.63,880
Mercedes-Benz CLK35.538.5−3.0−4.8 to −1.22,863
Suzuki SX425.828.8−3.0−4.9 to −1.12,046
Fiat Fullback13.316.3−3.0−8.2 to +2.2166 (rough estimate)
Morris Minor23.426.4−3.0−9.7 to +3.7154 (rough estimate)
Ford C-MAX25.228.3−3.1−3.8 to −2.312,756
Citroen C245.348.4−3.1−6.1 to −0.11,064
Toyota Supra15.919.0−3.1−9.4 to +3.2132 (rough estimate)
Audi A424.627.8−3.1−3.8 to −2.516,333
Tesla Model X13.116.2−3.1−5.8 to −0.4619
Mercedes-Benz GLE8.211.4−3.1−4.1 to −2.23,495
Mazda 544.647.7−3.2−6.3 to −0.0983
Ford Ka30.433.6−3.2−3.8 to −2.622,910
MCC Smart38.141.3−3.2−12.6 to +6.1105 (rough estimate)
Kia Carens33.536.7−3.2−5.6 to −0.81,486
Vauxhall Mokka18.221.4−3.2−4.0 to −2.510,608
Audi A322.725.9−3.2−3.7 to −2.725,587
Toyota iQ18.722.0−3.2−5.4 to −1.11,313
Rolls-Royce Dawn2.45.7−3.3−6.2 to −0.3123 (rough estimate)
Skoda Fabia26.029.3−3.3−4.2 to −2.49,039
Peugeot 20821.124.3−3.3−4.0 to −2.612,673
Mercedes-Benz M-Class25.228.4−3.3−4.8 to −1.73,025
Renault Clio40.643.9−3.3−3.9 to −2.622,736
BMW Z331.134.4−3.3−5.8 to −0.71,294
Mercedes-Benz EQA8.611.9−3.3−8.5 to +1.9116 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen ID.36.39.6−3.3−6.1 to −0.5288 (rough estimate)
Chrysler 30030.433.7−3.3−12.3 to +5.7102 (rough estimate)
Lexus LS19.222.5−3.3−8.9 to +2.2198 (rough estimate)
Fiat Stilo50.053.4−3.4−11.9 to +5.2134 (rough estimate)
Citroen C332.535.8−3.4−4.3 to −2.49,992
Maserati Levante9.913.3−3.4−7.8 to +1.0182 (rough estimate)
Renault Modus46.449.8−3.4−6.8 to +0.0834
Aston Martin V87.310.7−3.4−5.5 to −1.3630
Saab 9-335.939.3−3.4−5.0 to −1.93,779
Peugeot Bipper36.339.7−3.4−5.8 to −1.01,572
Bentley Arnage11.815.2−3.4−7.7 to +0.9221 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Corsa33.937.3−3.4−3.9 to −3.048,901
Renault Twingo30.834.2−3.4−5.7 to −1.11,564
Volkswagen Tiguan14.417.8−3.5−4.1 to −2.813,165
Citroen C3 Picasso20.624.0−3.5−9.0 to +2.0209 (rough estimate)
Renault Scenic41.545.0−3.5−5.1 to −1.83,517
MG 318.021.5−3.5−5.5 to −1.41,357
Mitsubishi Colt39.442.9−3.5−6.3 to −0.71,167
Austin Mini27.731.2−3.5−8.4 to +1.4328 (rough estimate)
Subaru XV12.916.4−3.5−7.3 to +0.3295 (rough estimate)
Jaguar S-Type34.337.8−3.5−6.0 to −1.01,417
Hyundai Santa Fe30.434.0−3.5−5.5 to −1.62,201
Peugeot 50824.127.6−3.5−5.9 to −1.11,216
Citroen C124.327.8−3.6−4.5 to −2.68,416
Suzuki Carry41.344.9−3.6−10.5 to +3.3196 (rough estimate)
Dacia Sandero24.227.8−3.6−5.1 to −2.13,182
Hyundai i2021.425.0−3.6−4.6 to −2.66,852
Skoda Rapid17.721.3−3.6−6.4 to −0.8718
Jeep Wrangler24.728.3−3.6−6.7 to −0.5745
Maserati Quattroporte17.821.4−3.6−11.1 to +3.9101 (rough estimate)
Kia Soul23.927.5−3.6−5.5 to −1.71,979
Aston Martin DB97.311.0−3.7−5.5 to −1.8831
Fiat 1248.111.7−3.7−6.9 to −0.4273 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi ASX16.420.0−3.7−6.5 to −0.9679
Ford F15016.119.8−3.7−9.0 to +1.5199 (rough estimate)
Fiat Punto41.445.1−3.7−5.1 to −2.34,891
Mazda MX-522.926.6−3.7−4.7 to −2.77,152
Kia Ceed28.031.7−3.7−4.7 to −2.77,845
Vauxhall Adam21.124.9−3.8−5.1 to −2.64,194
Vauxhall Insignia25.929.8−3.8−4.7 to −2.99,209
Vauxhall Antara35.939.7−3.8−6.9 to −0.8964
Fiat 50026.029.9−3.8−4.3 to −3.434,070
Volkswagen Golf24.628.4−3.9−4.2 to −3.554,254
Dacia Duster20.624.5−3.9−5.5 to −2.22,322
Jaguar XK19.423.4−3.9−5.4 to −2.53,001
Mercedes-Benz GLB5.79.7−3.9−7.0 to −0.9227 (rough estimate)
Honda FR-V39.643.6−4.0−9.7 to +1.7285 (rough estimate)
Ford Focus29.033.0−4.0−4.3 to −3.796,451
Citroen Berlingo37.241.2−4.0−4.8 to −3.213,542
Saab 9-534.538.5−4.0−7.6 to −0.4682
Toyota Aygo19.423.5−4.0−4.7 to −3.414,049
Nissan e-NV20021.125.1−4.0−11.0 to +2.9133 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Beetle36.941.0−4.1−5.5 to −2.74,652
Volkswagen Sharan24.628.6−4.1−6.2 to −1.91,578
Peugeot 300824.128.2−4.1−4.9 to −3.210,061
Citroen Nemo35.940.0−4.1−6.9 to −1.31,158
Nissan 350Z23.227.3−4.1−7.7 to −0.5525
Jaguar F-Pace10.214.3−4.1−5.0 to −3.35,069
Peugeot 20743.847.9−4.1−5.1 to −3.210,738
Nissan Juke22.226.3−4.1−4.7 to −3.619,897
Fiat Multipla48.052.1−4.2−12.4 to +4.0146 (rough estimate)
MG 630.634.8−4.2−10.7 to +2.3193 (rough estimate)
Kia Sorento28.032.3−4.2−5.8 to −2.73,336
Hyundai Kona7.211.4−4.2−5.9 to −2.5894
Nissan Qashqai24.528.7−4.3−4.7 to −3.831,838
Citroen C4 Picasso16.420.6−4.3−8.3 to −0.2324 (rough estimate)
Hyundai ix2020.424.7−4.3−6.1 to −2.51,926
DS 334.138.4−4.3−5.6 to −3.05,119
Audi S415.419.7−4.3−10.6 to +1.9130 (rough estimate)
Kia Rio25.429.7−4.4−5.4 to −3.36,959
Ford Capri16.220.6−4.4−8.5 to −0.2314 (rough estimate)
Citroen C433.537.9−4.4−5.4 to −3.48,485
Peugeot 10729.133.5−4.4−5.4 to −3.48,404
Chrysler Voyager45.049.4−4.4−13.4 to +4.5120 (rough estimate)
Honda Accord35.339.7−4.4−6.7 to −2.21,724
Jaguar XF18.823.3−4.4−5.3 to −3.68,826
Peugeot 100736.541.0−4.4−11.8 to +2.9167 (rough estimate)
Ford Fiesta29.033.5−4.4−4.7 to −4.2154,314
Alfa Romeo Giulietta24.228.6−4.5−6.3 to −2.62,034
Dacia Logan22.026.5−4.5−7.6 to −1.4677
Hyundai i3027.632.2−4.5−5.8 to −3.35,101
Jaguar XJS19.123.7−4.5−8.1 to −0.9465 (rough estimate)
Seat Ateca6.611.2−4.5−5.5 to −3.52,457
Volkswagen Crafter25.430.0−4.5−11.2 to +2.1165 (rough estimate)
Lotus Elise11.616.1−4.6−7.1 to −2.1649
Mercedes-Benz Vito29.734.2−4.6−5.9 to −3.34,883
Ford Granada18.022.6−4.6−12.2 to +3.0100 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Jetta29.634.1−4.6−7.5 to −1.7968
Ford Galaxy33.838.4−4.6−5.7 to −3.57,153
Volkswagen Passat26.330.9−4.6−5.4 to −3.810,724
Jaguar E-Type8.012.6−4.6−8.8 to −0.4163 (rough estimate)
Alfa Romeo Spider27.532.2−4.6−9.5 to +0.2334 (rough estimate)
Ford Ranger25.229.8−4.7−5.6 to −3.89,242
Jeep Compass20.625.3−4.7−7.9 to −1.5622
Aston Martin Vantage3.38.0−4.7−6.0 to −3.4759
Ford Tourneo Connect15.720.5−4.8−7.5 to −2.0699
Toyota Yaris24.429.2−4.8−5.4 to −4.222,531
DS DS420.024.8−4.8−10.2 to +0.6210 (rough estimate)
Land Rover Range Rover Sport16.421.2−4.8−5.4 to −4.215,231
Peugeot 30828.733.6−4.8−5.8 to −3.98,739
Ford Tourneo18.923.7−4.8−7.0 to −2.61,217
Jeep Patriot46.050.9−4.8−13.6 to +3.9126 (rough estimate)
Aston Martin Vanquish4.19.0−4.8−7.0 to −2.7341 (rough estimate)
Hyundai i1020.024.8−4.9−5.5 to −4.213,989
Hyundai Veloster28.333.2−4.9−12.1 to +2.3152 (rough estimate)
Chevrolet Kalos48.253.1−4.9−11.4 to +1.6226 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz GLS7.312.2−4.9−7.9 to −1.9302 (rough estimate)
Audi SQ55.210.1−4.9−9.1 to −0.8115 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 500828.633.6−4.9−6.9 to −3.02,134
Skoda Octavia20.125.0−4.9−5.7 to −4.110,022
Nissan Navara27.832.8−4.9−6.1 to −3.85,571
Vauxhall Signum42.247.2−5.0−12.6 to +2.5166 (rough estimate)
Ford S-MAX29.434.4−5.0−5.9 to −4.110,076
Peugeot 40741.146.1−5.0−8.3 to −1.7883
Fiat Qubo28.433.5−5.0−10.9 to +0.9225 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Fox40.445.5−5.1−7.4 to −2.71,673
Volkswagen Touran29.234.3−5.1−6.6 to −3.63,608
Toyota RAV421.426.5−5.1−6.0 to −4.27,975
Toyota Urban Cruiser21.126.2−5.1−12.1 to +1.8133 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Polo28.033.1−5.1−5.6 to −4.738,140
Jeep Grand Cherokee21.226.4−5.1−7.4 to −2.91,258
Chrysler Ypsilon29.835.0−5.2−11.2 to +0.8225 (rough estimate)
Renault Grand Scenic42.247.4−5.2−7.6 to −2.81,689
Nissan Almera40.045.2−5.2−7.6 to −2.81,657
Porsche 94422.427.7−5.2−10.9 to +0.4214 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Zafira33.638.8−5.2−6.0 to −4.514,669
Ford Transit Connect32.337.5−5.2−6.0 to −4.516,901
Toyota Corolla28.233.4−5.2−6.6 to −3.94,465
Toyota Alphard21.126.4−5.2−12.0 to +1.5142 (rough estimate)
Kia Picanto23.929.1−5.2−6.0 to −4.512,402
Chevrolet Captiva41.546.8−5.3−9.6 to −0.9496 (rough estimate)
Nissan Cube27.032.3−5.3−12.1 to +1.6163 (rough estimate)
Citroen Spacetourer16.822.2−5.4−12.7 to +2.0101 (rough estimate)
Subaru Impreza22.728.1−5.4−7.5 to −3.21,480
Alfa Romeo MiTo30.736.1−5.4−7.5 to −3.31,813
Nissan Pixo26.632.1−5.4−8.6 to −2.2743
Alfa Romeo 15938.243.7−5.4−10.8 to −0.1319 (rough estimate)
Volvo V7032.237.6−5.4−7.0 to −3.83,370
Aston Martin Rapide5.811.2−5.5−8.9 to −2.0191 (rough estimate)
Renault Wind35.641.1−5.5−14.7 to +3.8104 (rough estimate)
MG ZT35.541.0−5.5−11.5 to +0.5248 (rough estimate)
Seat Arona7.713.2−5.5−6.7 to −4.32,044
Volkswagen Corrado25.831.4−5.6−13.2 to +2.1128 (rough estimate)
Ford Transit31.236.8−5.6−6.2 to −5.022,938
Seat Mii14.219.8−5.6−7.6 to −3.71,262
Nissan Primera40.846.4−5.6−9.9 to −1.3510
Lotus Esprit11.717.4−5.7−11.4 to −0.0128 (rough estimate)
Toyota Proace25.130.8−5.7−9.0 to −2.4680
Ford Mondeo29.234.9−5.7−6.3 to −5.121,071
Chevrolet Lacetti46.752.4−5.7−11.3 to −0.1306 (rough estimate)
Volvo XC9024.029.7−5.7−6.8 to −4.65,866
Toyota Avensis28.133.9−5.8−7.1 to −4.44,242
Renault Kangoo40.446.2−5.8−7.3 to −4.44,502
Volkswagen Transporter27.032.9−5.8−6.6 to −5.112,706
Lotus Elan18.824.6−5.8−12.3 to +0.6144 (rough estimate)
Nissan Micra30.936.7−5.8−6.5 to −5.218,906
Renault Megane40.646.4−5.8−7.0 to −4.77,298
Smart Roadster26.932.7−5.8−13.0 to +1.3149 (rough estimate)
Jaguar XJ19.125.0−5.9−7.3 to −4.52,952
Nissan Skyline11.617.5−5.9−10.7 to −1.1173 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi L20027.533.4−5.9−7.1 to −4.85,765
Morgan Plus 48.314.2−5.9−8.9 to −2.9338 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Movano32.338.3−5.9−10.8 to −1.1362 (rough estimate)
Toyota Land Cruiser25.531.5−6.0−7.9 to −4.01,953
Subaru Legacy31.637.6−6.0−11.0 to −0.9326 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 20644.250.2−6.0−7.2 to −4.76,091
Suzuki Jimny25.831.8−6.0−8.4 to −3.51,234
Ford Tourneo Custom11.817.8−6.0−8.9 to −3.2508
MG Midget18.524.5−6.0−11.9 to −0.2173 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 40640.646.7−6.1−11.3 to −0.9345 (rough estimate)
MG MGF31.137.2−6.1−9.4 to −2.7753
Toyota Hilux26.032.1−6.1−7.4 to −4.94,982
Volvo V5037.543.6−6.1−8.3 to −4.01,995
Volvo S4036.843.0−6.2−8.8 to −3.61,334
Chevrolet Aveo43.449.5−6.2−10.2 to −2.2595
Nissan X-Trail23.629.8−6.2−7.3 to −5.15,760
MG GS12.018.2−6.2−10.8 to −1.6192 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz 30019.025.2−6.2−10.4 to −2.0347 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Grand Vitara30.937.1−6.2−8.7 to −3.71,306
Nissan Pulsar12.919.2−6.2−7.9 to −4.61,591
SsangYong Rexton31.838.1−6.3−12.1 to −0.4245 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Agila28.935.2−6.3−8.1 to −4.52,460
Nissan Pathfinder40.146.5−6.3−10.5 to −2.2538
Renault Trafic35.942.2−6.3−7.4 to −5.38,607
Renault Koleos23.930.3−6.4−11.9 to −0.8230 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 10640.546.9−6.4−10.6 to −2.2523
Vauxhall Astravan40.947.3−6.4−9.3 to −3.51,147
Vauxhall Meriva30.436.8−6.4−7.5 to −5.36,808
Hyundai i4019.225.7−6.5−9.2 to −3.9845
Peugeot 30746.052.5−6.5−8.1 to −5.03,865
Toyota Hiace29.736.2−6.5−9.1 to −4.01,236
Peugeot Expert31.337.9−6.6−8.0 to −5.24,213
Mitsubishi Space Star48.254.8−6.6−15.9 to +2.7112 (rough estimate)
Seat Leon17.624.2−6.6−7.4 to −5.88,429
Vauxhall Tigra42.148.7−6.6−10.3 to −3.0713
Chrysler 300C30.937.5−6.6−11.4 to −1.9369 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Combo36.242.8−6.6−7.6 to −5.68,960
SEAT Tarraco8.014.7−6.7−9.8 to −3.5287 (rough estimate)
Volvo C3032.539.2−6.7−9.2 to −4.21,372
Kia ProCeed22.529.2−6.7−12.1 to −1.3231 (rough estimate)
Toyota MR229.035.7−6.7−9.6 to −3.8948
Volkswagen LT39.546.2−6.7−15.7 to +2.3114 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Lancer27.434.2−6.7−10.5 to −3.0550
Volvo 24031.538.2−6.8−15.6 to +2.1108 (rough estimate)
Hyundai i80030.136.9−6.8−11.2 to −2.3408 (rough estimate)
Volvo XC7023.029.8−6.8−9.5 to −4.1947
Citroen Dispatch35.942.7−6.8−8.6 to −5.12,967
Fiat Ducato20.327.1−6.8−8.1 to −5.53,694
Toyota Starlet28.935.7−6.9−12.6 to −1.1239 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Vivaro36.343.2−6.9−7.6 to −6.114,320
Volkswagen Lupo34.941.7−6.9−11.1 to −2.6482 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Getz38.845.7−6.9−8.9 to −4.92,338
Toyota Dyna35.542.4−6.9−15.4 to +1.6124 (rough estimate)
Nissan Primastar46.453.4−7.0−11.0 to −3.0597
Fiat Grande Punto36.643.6−7.0−13.3 to −0.7224 (rough estimate)
Nissan Note26.633.6−7.0−7.9 to −6.19,125
Dodge Ram14.921.9−7.0−11.8 to −2.2222 (rough estimate)
Land Rover Freelander26.533.6−7.1−8.0 to −6.29,902
Fiat Bravo40.647.8−7.2−12.0 to −2.4411 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Shogun26.533.8−7.3−9.3 to −5.21,766
Isuzu D-Max19.426.7−7.3−9.3 to −5.31,508
Vauxhall Vectra41.248.5−7.3−9.1 to −5.53,027
Hyundai Amica34.541.8−7.3−11.1 to −3.6623
Land Rover Range Rover16.323.6−7.4−8.0 to −6.711,724
Alfa Romeo 14739.847.2−7.4−13.7 to −1.1236 (rough estimate)
Ford Fusion32.139.6−7.6−8.7 to −6.46,840
Kia Sedona39.547.0−7.6−11.3 to −3.9684
Fiat Scudo42.349.9−7.7−11.2 to −4.1757
Mercedes-Benz G-Class8.516.1−7.7−12.6 to −2.8130 (rough estimate)
Land Rover Discovery21.429.1−7.7−8.4 to −7.116,879
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter20.628.4−7.7−10.3 to −5.2984
Alfa Romeo GT37.345.0−7.7−13.3 to −2.2298 (rough estimate)
Jaguar X-Type35.243.0−7.7−9.7 to −5.82,428
Jeep Cherokee25.433.1−7.7−10.3 to −5.11,087
Seat Ibiza25.132.9−7.8−8.6 to −6.910,469
Isuzu Rodeo36.944.7−7.8−13.4 to −2.2290 (rough estimate)
Skoda Felicia35.943.8−7.9−16.6 to +0.9117 (rough estimate)
Fiat Panda26.534.4−7.9−9.2 to −6.64,670
Rover 4537.945.7−7.9−14.4 to −1.4214 (rough estimate)
LTI TX430.338.2−7.9−12.0 to −3.9505
Vauxhall Corsavan38.746.8−8.1−12.2 to −3.9527
Isuzu Trooper32.740.8−8.1−15.2 to −1.0168 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Caravelle27.735.8−8.1−10.8 to −5.41,044
Citroen Xsara43.251.4−8.1−9.8 to −6.53,428
Toyota Celica32.640.8−8.3−11.4 to −5.1847
Skoda Roomster22.631.0−8.4−11.3 to −5.4782
Suzuki Wagon R35.744.2−8.5−12.6 to −4.4530
Seat Alhambra19.427.9−8.5−10.4 to −6.61,681
Chevrolet Matiz39.648.5−8.8−11.7 to −5.91,108
Subaru Forester21.630.4−8.9−11.5 to −6.3993
Chevrolet Spark34.643.6−9.0−12.2 to −5.8869
Vauxhall Cascada12.921.9−9.0−13.5 to −4.5217 (rough estimate)
Citroen DS524.633.7−9.1−15.1 to −3.0195 (rough estimate)
Daewoo Matiz46.755.8−9.1−18.7 to +0.5105 (rough estimate)
Citroen Relay27.636.7−9.1−12.5 to −5.7673
Jeep Grand Cherokee25.334.5−9.2−15.3 to −3.1198 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin38.848.0−9.2−16.1 to −2.4196 (rough estimate)
Seat Altea31.040.4−9.4−12.3 to −6.5989
Hyundai Coupe39.048.5−9.5−13.0 to −5.9730
Citroen 2CV21.531.1−9.7−15.8 to −3.6177 (rough estimate)
Alfa Romeo 15636.646.4−9.7−17.7 to −1.8142 (rough estimate)
Morgan 4/46.316.2−9.9−12.8 to −7.1287 (rough estimate)
Renault Laguna37.947.8−10.0−13.0 to −6.9990
Nissan Terrano37.147.4−10.2−16.0 to −4.4272 (rough estimate)
Daihatsu Fourtrak31.441.7−10.3−17.7 to −2.9153 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Pajero25.836.1−10.3−17.2 to −3.5159 (rough estimate)
MGB11.822.2−10.5−13.1 to −7.9613
Chrysler Jeep Grand30.541.2−10.7−15.3 to −6.1384 (rough estimate)
Fiat Doblo24.335.2−10.8−12.1 to −9.64,646
Caterham Seven3.514.5−10.9−14.4 to −7.4113 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Matrix35.947.0−11.1−15.5 to −6.7465 (rough estimate)
Renault Grand Espace37.348.4−11.1−18.5 to −3.8169 (rough estimate)
SEAT Arosa32.744.1−11.5−18.8 to −4.1156 (rough estimate)
Nissan Pickup34.646.2−11.6−18.2 to −5.0202 (rough estimate)
Isuzu TF30.442.3−11.9−20.0 to −3.8125 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Bora32.444.4−12.0−16.3 to −7.8469 (rough estimate)
Fiat Seicento36.348.4−12.1−19.0 to −5.3193 (rough estimate)
Land Rover Defender20.433.2−12.8−13.6 to −11.98,381
Hyundai Terracan30.743.9−13.2−20.3 to −6.1166 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Shogun Sport30.344.3−14.0−19.1 to −8.8310 (rough estimate)
Chrysler PT34.748.7−14.0−19.7 to −8.2268 (rough estimate)
Mazda BT-5027.441.5−14.2−22.3 to −6.0117 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 80740.655.0−14.4−22.6 to −6.1138 (rough estimate)
Iveco Daily20.935.4−14.4−20.2 to −8.6191 (rough estimate)
Talbot Express33.048.1−15.1−20.0 to −10.1354 (rough estimate)
SEAT Toledo14.330.7−16.4−20.4 to −12.4293 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Omega19.536.6−17.1−23.4 to −10.8154 (rough estimate)

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,207,621 (initial tests in CM) · 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