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Which cars fail their MOT most in Chester (CH)?

In the Chester (CH) postcode area, 525 models had 100 or more initial MOT tests (first attempts) in 2019–2024 (2,044,650 tests). The Lotus Esprit fails most above its own rate elsewhere in Britain: 42.7% here against 16.6% (+26.1 points, 95% interval +17.1 to +35.1; a rough estimate from 117 tests here). The Saab 900 does best against its own rate (−12.9 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 Chester (CH)

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.

Chester (CH): 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
Lotus Esprit42.716.6+26.1+17.1 to +35.1117 (rough estimate)
Toyota Estima40.024.1+15.9+8.1 to +23.8150 (rough estimate)
Peugeot E751.537.4+14.1+8.0 to +20.2268 (rough estimate)
LTI TX451.538.1+13.4+9.1 to +17.6536
Chrysler 30045.033.5+11.5+4.0 to +19.0171 (rough estimate)
SsangYong Tivoli35.023.9+11.1+2.5 to +19.6120 (rough estimate)
Fiat Seicento59.048.2+10.8+1.9 to +19.8117 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Matrix55.946.7+9.2+3.9 to +14.4347 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Cascada30.721.6+9.2+4.5 to +13.8381 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz S-Class27.018.1+8.9+6.3 to +11.51,124
SEAT Toledo39.430.6+8.8+2.4 to +15.2226 (rough estimate)
SsangYong Korando38.629.9+8.7+2.1 to +15.4207 (rough estimate)
Toyota Proace39.230.7+8.5+3.6 to +13.5380 (rough estimate)
Audi S428.019.6+8.4+0.3 to +16.5118 (rough estimate)
Fiat Grande Punto51.843.5+8.3+2.7 to +13.9313 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Crafter38.029.9+8.2+2.6 to +13.7297 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz CLC51.443.3+8.1+3.5 to +12.6467 (rough estimate)
Chevrolet Lacetti60.152.3+7.8+1.3 to +14.3218 (rough estimate)
Nissan Patrol41.834.0+7.7−1.9 to +17.3103 (rough estimate)
Chrysler PT55.948.5+7.4−0.7 to +15.5145 (rough estimate)
Rover 7551.244.7+6.5+3.3 to +9.8929
Alfa Romeo 14753.647.1+6.5+0.1 to +12.9237 (rough estimate)
Chrysler 300C43.837.4+6.5+0.8 to +12.2292 (rough estimate)
MG TF39.332.8+6.5+2.7 to +10.3634
Chevrolet Cruze44.438.0+6.4+1.5 to +11.3399 (rough estimate)
Honda FR-V49.943.5+6.4+1.5 to +11.2409 (rough estimate)
MG 640.934.6+6.3−0.7 to +13.3193 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Liana56.149.8+6.3−1.8 to +14.3148 (rough estimate)
Fiat Bravo53.947.7+6.2+2.5 to +10.0688
Vauxhall Frontera48.041.8+6.2−3.6 to +16.1100 (rough estimate)
MG ZR47.441.2+6.1−1.4 to +13.6171 (rough estimate)
Daihatsu Terios45.739.6+6.1−0.9 to +13.1197 (rough estimate)
Citroen DS539.533.5+6.0+0.9 to +11.1357 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Pajero41.935.9+5.9−1.3 to +13.1184 (rough estimate)
Toyota Previa51.645.9+5.7−0.6 to +12.0242 (rough estimate)
Mazda 32352.346.6+5.7−2.9 to +14.2132 (rough estimate)
Chevrolet Captiva52.346.7+5.6+1.2 to +10.0501
Fiat Fullback21.816.2+5.6−1.1 to +12.3147 (rough estimate)
Jaguar F-Pace19.714.1+5.5+3.9 to +7.12,487
Suzuki SX434.228.7+5.4+3.2 to +7.71,703
Hyundai i80042.236.8+5.4+0.8 to +10.0448 (rough estimate)
Toyota GT8619.013.6+5.4+1.9 to +8.9480 (rough estimate)
Land Rover Range Rover28.723.4+5.3+4.1 to +6.45,879
Chrysler Grand Cherokee49.344.1+5.2+0.0 to +10.5353 (rough estimate)
Fiat Fiorino43.738.5+5.2+1.3 to +9.0652
Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin52.947.8+5.1−2.8 to +13.0155 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 10651.846.8+5.0+0.4 to +9.6461 (rough estimate)
Jaguar X-Type47.842.8+5.0+2.8 to +7.22,056
Volkswagen Bora49.344.3+5.0+0.8 to +9.2548
BMW 7 Series24.819.9+4.9+2.3 to +7.51,099
Subaru Impreza32.928.0+4.9+2.1 to +7.71,062
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter33.128.3+4.9+1.8 to +7.9936
Nissan Pickup50.946.0+4.9−4.3 to +14.0116 (rough estimate)
Land Rover Range Rover Velar20.015.2+4.8+2.5 to +7.21,138
Toyota Alphard31.226.3+4.8−0.6 to +10.3276 (rough estimate)
Nissan Terrano52.047.2+4.8−2.1 to +11.7204 (rough estimate)
Renault Espace53.448.7+4.8−1.7 to +11.2234 (rough estimate)
Hyundai ix2029.324.6+4.8+2.7 to +6.81,882
Seat Alhambra32.627.8+4.7+1.5 to +7.9817
Ford Capri25.220.5+4.7−2.1 to +11.5159 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz Vito38.834.2+4.6+3.1 to +6.23,988
Land Rover Range Rover Sport25.721.1+4.6+3.6 to +5.76,948
Ford Transit Courier32.928.3+4.6+1.3 to +7.9793
Kia Carens41.136.6+4.5+1.4 to +7.7958
Land Rover Discovery Sport21.617.1+4.5+3.4 to +5.65,065
Citroen DS443.038.6+4.4+0.8 to +8.0718
Nissan Navara37.032.7+4.3+2.7 to +6.03,189
Volvo S9016.111.8+4.3+0.7 to +8.0390 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz EQC19.815.5+4.3−3.0 to +11.6116 (rough estimate)
Chrysler Crossfire37.232.9+4.3−4.1 to +12.7129 (rough estimate)
Alfa Romeo GT49.144.9+4.3−2.3 to +10.8224 (rough estimate)
Citroen Xsara55.551.2+4.2+2.7 to +5.74,241
Hyundai Veloster37.233.1+4.2−2.0 to +10.4239 (rough estimate)
Citroen Relay40.736.6+4.1+1.2 to +7.01,103
Renault Grand Modus50.045.9+4.1−2.8 to +10.9204 (rough estimate)
Alfa Romeo Spider36.132.1+4.0−3.8 to +11.9144 (rough estimate)
Jeep Patriot54.850.8+4.0−4.8 to +12.7126 (rough estimate)
Subaru Outback31.127.1+4.0−2.2 to +10.1219 (rough estimate)
Volvo 90041.137.2+3.9−4.1 to +12.0146 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Cavalier34.830.9+3.8−3.5 to +11.2164 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 40650.446.6+3.8−1.1 to +8.7403 (rough estimate)
Peugeot Expert41.537.7+3.8+2.3 to +5.34,430
Infiniti Q3015.812.0+3.8−2.1 to +9.7146 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Coupe52.148.4+3.8+0.2 to +7.3771
Renault Scenic48.744.9+3.8+2.3 to +5.24,678
Citroen Nemo43.739.9+3.8+0.5 to +7.0888
Peugeot 100744.640.9+3.7−2.6 to +10.1242 (rough estimate)
Jaguar XE21.417.7+3.7+2.2 to +5.22,878
Chevrolet Matiz51.948.3+3.6+0.6 to +6.71,036
Volvo XC9033.229.6+3.6+2.1 to +5.13,900
Nissan Primera49.946.3+3.6−0.9 to +8.1485 (rough estimate)
Jeep Wrangler31.728.2+3.6−1.8 to +8.9293 (rough estimate)
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque19.516.0+3.5+2.7 to +4.39,385
Audi A818.815.3+3.5+0.5 to +6.5653
Fiat Punto48.545.0+3.5+2.4 to +4.67,624
BMW X527.824.3+3.5+2.3 to +4.75,117
Mercedes-Benz CLK41.938.4+3.5+0.9 to +6.01,449
Renault Modus53.149.7+3.4+0.5 to +6.21,186
Chevrolet Aveo52.849.5+3.4−0.4 to +7.2670
Vauxhall Omega39.736.3+3.4−4.6 to +11.4146 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 20751.247.8+3.4+2.5 to +4.212,839
Morris Minor29.726.4+3.3−4.6 to +11.3128 (rough estimate)
Ford Fusion42.739.5+3.3+1.6 to +4.93,503
Renault Grand Scenic50.547.3+3.3+1.2 to +5.32,311
Citroen C4 Grand Picasso27.624.3+3.3+0.1 to +6.5747
BMW X620.417.2+3.2+0.5 to +5.9882
TVR Chimaera18.815.7+3.1−4.0 to +10.2117 (rough estimate)
Volvo XC6022.319.1+3.1+2.2 to +4.07,777
Vauxhall Tigra51.748.6+3.1+0.1 to +6.11,107
BMW X218.215.2+3.1−0.2 to +6.4532
Ford Transit39.736.7+3.0+2.4 to +3.720,255
Toyota Land Cruiser34.431.3+3.0+0.5 to +5.61,373
Ford C-MAX31.228.2+3.0+2.0 to +4.17,819
Toyota Urban Cruiser29.126.1+3.0−3.5 to +9.5189 (rough estimate)
Fiat Doblo37.935.0+3.0+1.1 to +4.82,702
Suzuki Vitara17.314.3+3.0+1.3 to +4.62,063
Volkswagen Eos36.233.2+3.0−0.4 to +6.3790
BMW 6 Series24.021.1+2.9+0.8 to +5.11,487
Peugeot 500836.433.5+2.9+0.6 to +5.31,647
Peugeot 20538.535.6+2.9−3.7 to +9.4213 (rough estimate)
MG ZT43.840.9+2.9−4.2 to +9.9192 (rough estimate)
Jaguar F-Type11.89.0+2.9+0.6 to +5.1793
Renault Wind43.841.0+2.9−5.2 to +11.0146 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Swift31.728.9+2.9+1.8 to +3.97,081
Toyota C-HR15.412.6+2.8+1.4 to +4.22,554
Abarth 50034.231.4+2.8−2.8 to +8.5272 (rough estimate)
MINI Roadster20.417.6+2.8−4.8 to +10.4108 (rough estimate)
Chevrolet Spark46.343.5+2.8−0.4 to +6.0929
Alfa Romeo MiTo38.736.0+2.7+0.2 to +5.31,413
Volvo C7042.740.0+2.7−0.9 to +6.4730
Renault Megane49.146.4+2.7+1.8 to +3.612,567
Toyota Prius24.621.9+2.7+0.7 to +4.71,730
Daihatsu Sirion37.835.1+2.7−3.1 to +8.4275 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz C-Class27.224.5+2.7+2.1 to +3.319,948
DS 341.038.4+2.7+1.6 to +3.88,139
Jaguar E-Pace14.311.6+2.7+0.7 to +4.71,204
Seat Ibiza35.532.8+2.6+1.5 to +3.77,254
Kia Venga27.024.4+2.6+0.6 to +4.61,906
Citroen Dispatch45.242.6+2.6+0.6 to +4.62,449
Citroen C251.048.3+2.6−0.0 to +5.31,370
Vauxhall Vectra50.948.4+2.6+1.3 to +3.86,152
Suzuki Ignis27.525.0+2.6+0.1 to +5.11,228
Nissan Juke28.826.2+2.6+1.9 to +3.219,013
Volkswagen Lupo44.241.6+2.6−2.4 to +7.5387 (rough estimate)
Citroen C538.035.4+2.6−0.2 to +5.31,198
BMW M415.212.7+2.5−0.5 to +5.6545
Ford S-MAX36.834.3+2.5+1.1 to +4.04,118
Mercedes-Benz E-Class24.121.5+2.5+1.8 to +3.312,102
Mercedes-Benz Viano36.834.3+2.5−4.0 to +9.0212 (rough estimate)
Toyota Hiace38.736.1+2.5−0.6 to +5.6952
Subaru Forester32.830.3+2.5−1.4 to +6.5545
Ford Ka36.033.5+2.5+1.6 to +3.312,662
Mercedes-Benz CLS27.425.0+2.4+0.2 to +4.61,563
Kia Sedona49.346.9+2.4−1.6 to +6.4600
Nissan Almera47.545.1+2.4+0.1 to +4.71,874
Fiat Stilo55.753.3+2.4−5.4 to +10.2158 (rough estimate)
Chevrolet Kalos55.453.0+2.4−2.4 to +7.2415 (rough estimate)
Toyota RAV428.826.4+2.4+1.2 to +3.56,466
Nissan Qashqai31.028.7+2.3+1.8 to +2.931,323
Saab 9-540.838.4+2.3−2.4 to +7.0422 (rough estimate)
Lexus UX8.25.8+2.3−0.2 to +4.9454 (rough estimate)
BMW 5 Series25.122.8+2.3+1.6 to +3.113,387
Kia Sorento34.532.2+2.3+0.3 to +4.42,068
Mercedes-Benz Citan37.034.6+2.3−1.0 to +5.6839
SsangYong Rexton40.338.0+2.3−5.9 to +10.5139 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Kona13.611.3+2.3+0.4 to +4.21,258
Citroen C440.137.8+2.3+1.3 to +3.210,659
Renault Trafic44.342.1+2.2+1.0 to +3.46,696
Ford Fiesta35.633.4+2.2+1.9 to +2.683,088
Saab 9-341.439.2+2.2+0.5 to +3.93,203
Hyundai Getz47.845.6+2.2−0.0 to +4.41,943
Land Rover Discovery31.128.9+2.2+1.2 to +3.28,899
Lexus LS24.622.5+2.2−2.4 to +6.7353 (rough estimate)
Ford Focus35.132.9+2.2+1.8 to +2.562,382
Volkswagen Sharan30.828.6+2.2−0.3 to +4.61,398
Mitsubishi Shogun Sport46.344.2+2.2−1.7 to +6.1637
Peugeot 30754.552.4+2.2+0.6 to +3.73,903
Rover 4547.845.7+2.1−3.4 to +7.7318 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz SL19.217.0+2.1−0.2 to +4.41,153
Nissan Leaf19.817.7+2.1+0.1 to +4.11,517
Seat Mii21.819.7+2.1−1.0 to +5.2674
Suzuki Carry46.944.8+2.1−3.0 to +7.2375 (rough estimate)
Audi A717.315.2+2.1−0.3 to +4.4994
Talbot Express50.047.9+2.1−2.5 to +6.6470 (rough estimate)
Ford Galaxy40.338.3+2.0+0.5 to +3.63,831
Suzuki Jimny33.731.7+2.0−0.7 to +4.71,190
Volvo V4027.425.4+2.0+1.0 to +3.07,806
Nissan Pathfinder48.446.4+2.0−2.8 to +6.7426 (rough estimate)
Citroen C337.735.8+2.0+1.2 to +2.814,366
Fiat Tipo25.123.2+1.9−1.4 to +5.3654
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso51.349.4+1.9−3.1 to +6.9390 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 20652.050.1+1.9+0.6 to +3.25,723
Jeep Compass27.125.2+1.9−3.0 to +6.8314 (rough estimate)
Chevrolet Orlando41.940.1+1.9−4.3 to +8.0248 (rough estimate)
Renault Kadjar20.118.3+1.9+0.7 to +3.04,788
Kia Optima21.019.1+1.8−1.6 to +5.3539
Volkswagen Amarok22.821.0+1.8−1.3 to +4.9692
Volvo S4044.742.9+1.8−0.4 to +4.01,992
Volvo C3040.939.1+1.8−0.3 to +3.92,148
BMW X322.921.1+1.8+0.6 to +3.04,923
Mazda MX-528.326.5+1.8+0.7 to +2.86,905
Renault Grand Scenic45.243.5+1.8−5.0 to +8.5210 (rough estimate)
Volvo S8033.731.9+1.8−1.4 to +4.9890
Peugeot 40747.846.1+1.8−1.0 to +4.51,276
Alfa Romeo Giulia16.714.9+1.7−3.0 to +6.5234 (rough estimate)
Renault Grand Espace50.048.3+1.7−6.9 to +10.4130 (rough estimate)
Audi A522.020.3+1.7+0.8 to +2.67,827
Nissan Pixo33.732.0+1.7−1.3 to +4.6998
Kia ProCeed30.829.1+1.7−5.3 to +8.7169 (rough estimate)
Volvo S6032.230.5+1.7−0.4 to +3.72,053
Vauxhall Astravan48.847.2+1.6−1.7 to +5.0883
Renault Kangoo47.746.1+1.6+0.2 to +3.14,703
Suzuki Wagon R45.844.1+1.6−2.3 to +5.6612
Jaguar XK24.923.3+1.6−0.6 to +3.81,506
Hyundai Tucson19.417.8+1.6+0.7 to +2.57,724
MG MGF38.637.0+1.6−3.3 to +6.5383 (rough estimate)
Land Rover Freelander35.133.5+1.6+0.6 to +2.69,093
BMW M318.316.7+1.6−1.1 to +4.3797
DS DS523.021.4+1.6−6.2 to +9.4113 (rough estimate)
Toyota Avensis35.433.8+1.6+0.2 to +3.04,802
Fiat 50031.429.8+1.6+1.0 to +2.223,234
Jaguar XF24.823.2+1.6+0.6 to +2.58,037
Kia Ceed33.331.7+1.6+0.4 to +2.85,831
Mitsubishi Colt44.442.9+1.6−0.5 to +3.62,248
Honda Accord41.239.6+1.6−0.4 to +3.52,482
Audi Q719.417.9+1.5−0.1 to +3.22,253
Toyota Celica42.340.7+1.5−1.9 to +4.9819
Mercedes-Benz CLA19.217.7+1.5+0.1 to +2.93,019
Toyota Auris26.124.6+1.5+0.6 to +2.48,670
Volkswagen Caravelle37.235.7+1.5−1.5 to +4.51,022
Vauxhall Movano39.638.2+1.5−3.3 to +6.2414 (rough estimate)
Kia Soul28.927.4+1.5−1.1 to +4.01,209
Skoda Kamiq11.810.3+1.5−1.9 to +4.8365 (rough estimate)
Audi A246.845.3+1.5−2.9 to +5.8509
BMW X117.816.4+1.5+0.4 to +2.55,179
Audi A622.821.4+1.4+0.5 to +2.37,882
Fiat Ducato28.427.0+1.4+0.1 to +2.74,741
Peugeot 300829.528.1+1.3+0.5 to +2.210,546
BMW i312.911.6+1.3−1.7 to +4.3473 (rough estimate)
Renault Zoe24.623.3+1.3−2.4 to +5.0529
Renault Laguna49.047.7+1.3−1.6 to +4.11,196
Volvo V9015.414.2+1.3−1.2 to +3.8811
Citroen C129.027.8+1.3+0.4 to +2.19,985
Volkswagen Fox46.645.4+1.2−1.0 to +3.51,863
MG 322.621.4+1.2−2.3 to +4.7557
Toyota Aygo24.623.4+1.2+0.5 to +1.915,569
Nissan NV20042.341.0+1.2−1.0 to +3.41,936
Smart City-Coupe43.141.9+1.2−4.7 to +7.1274 (rough estimate)
Ford Mondeo36.034.8+1.2+0.5 to +1.819,518
Peugeot 30834.733.5+1.2+0.3 to +2.110,807
Jeep Grand Cherokee27.426.3+1.1−2.4 to +4.7613
Volvo XC4010.99.8+1.1−0.2 to +2.42,242
Mercedes-Benz V-Class19.017.9+1.1−2.7 to +4.9415 (rough estimate)
Nissan X-Trail30.829.7+1.1−0.2 to +2.35,459
Mitsubishi Lancer35.234.1+1.1−2.4 to +4.5742
Mercedes-Benz CL24.123.1+1.1−6.7 to +8.9116 (rough estimate)
BMW Z335.434.3+1.1−2.4 to +4.5744
Seat Ateca12.111.1+1.1−1.1 to +3.2890
Hyundai ix3530.529.5+1.0−0.4 to +2.53,892
MINI Hatch28.227.1+1.0+0.6 to +1.538,427
Mitsubishi Shogun34.733.7+1.0−1.2 to +3.21,822
Fiat Grande Punto44.143.1+1.0−2.3 to +4.3880
Volvo V6022.321.3+1.0−0.6 to +2.52,760
BMW 3 Series27.326.3+1.0+0.5 to +1.533,707
Jaguar XJ25.924.9+1.0−1.0 to +2.92,008
Ford Grand C-MAX29.428.4+0.9−1.0 to +2.92,180
Ford Sierra17.616.7+0.9−5.4 to +7.2142 (rough estimate)
Volvo V5044.543.6+0.9−1.1 to +2.92,395
Ford Kuga20.719.7+0.9+0.2 to +1.612,537
Rover 2542.942.0+0.9−4.4 to +6.2340 (rough estimate)
BMW X415.214.3+0.9−1.8 to +3.7664
Peugeot 50828.527.6+0.9−1.5 to +3.31,370
Nissan Micra37.536.6+0.9+0.2 to +1.618,102
Ford Transit Connect38.337.4+0.9−0.0 to +1.810,525
MINI Countryman16.215.3+0.9−0.1 to +1.95,251
Citroen Saxo50.649.7+0.9−4.0 to +5.7415 (rough estimate)
Fiat Qubo34.333.4+0.9−3.9 to +5.6391 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Splash32.932.0+0.9−2.0 to +3.71,076
BMW 4 Series15.214.4+0.8−0.1 to +1.85,953
Kia Stonic11.210.4+0.8−1.8 to +3.4570
Volkswagen Caddy31.630.8+0.8−0.3 to +2.06,197
Volkswagen Passat31.730.8+0.8+0.0 to +1.613,817
Citroen Berlingo41.941.1+0.8−0.1 to +1.810,348
Suzuki Grand Vitara37.837.0+0.8−1.8 to +3.41,343
Hyundai i3032.932.1+0.8−0.3 to +1.97,089
Jaguar S-Type38.537.7+0.8−2.4 to +3.9919
Peugeot 10734.233.5+0.8−0.2 to +1.79,544
Fiat Scudo50.649.8+0.8−2.6 to +4.1842
BMW Z424.924.2+0.7−1.1 to +2.42,348
Volkswagen Beetle41.640.9+0.6−1.0 to +2.33,635
Citroen C-Crosser42.742.1+0.6−8.1 to +9.4124 (rough estimate)
Audi Q315.114.5+0.6−0.3 to +1.56,042
Toyota Yaris29.829.2+0.6+0.0 to +1.226,266
Fiat 500X18.618.1+0.6−0.9 to +2.12,543
Maserati Ghibli17.416.8+0.6−5.3 to +6.5161 (rough estimate)
Jaguar XJS24.123.6+0.6−5.3 to +6.5203 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz A-Class21.921.4+0.6−0.1 to +1.216,206
Seat Leon24.724.1+0.6−0.4 to +1.67,103
Audi A326.425.9+0.6−0.0 to +1.123,474
Audi TT25.625.0+0.6−0.4 to +1.67,416
Tesla Model S16.515.9+0.6−3.1 to +4.2407 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen CC24.023.5+0.5−2.0 to +3.11,125
BMW 1 Series24.223.7+0.5+0.0 to +1.125,156
BMW M515.314.7+0.5−4.6 to +5.7190 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz GLE11.811.3+0.5−1.6 to +2.7889
MGB22.522.0+0.5−4.4 to +5.4284 (rough estimate)
Renault Koleos30.730.2+0.5−4.8 to +5.7300 (rough estimate)
Honda HR-V14.914.5+0.4−1.2 to +2.11,837
Peugeot 200822.321.9+0.4−0.5 to +1.47,784
Rover Mini33.433.0+0.4−3.2 to +4.0662
SEAT Tarraco15.014.6+0.4−5.4 to +6.2147 (rough estimate)
Peugeot Boxer27.427.0+0.4−1.0 to +1.83,887
Land Rover Defender33.433.0+0.4−0.9 to +1.65,597
Infiniti Q5019.819.4+0.4−7.2 to +8.0106 (rough estimate)
Ford Tourneo Connect20.820.4+0.4−2.9 to +3.6601
Kia Sportage22.822.5+0.4−0.4 to +1.111,538
Mercedes-Benz GLC11.711.4+0.4−0.8 to +1.62,831
Ford Puma15.314.9+0.4−1.8 to +2.51,106
Hyundai i1025.124.8+0.4−0.4 to +1.114,601
Hyundai Ioniq12.512.2+0.3−1.4 to +2.11,377
Volkswagen California17.016.7+0.3−3.8 to +4.5317 (rough estimate)
Lexus Es7.26.9+0.3−4.3 to +4.9125 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz SLK26.025.7+0.3−1.2 to +1.83,451
Vauxhall Insignia30.029.7+0.3−0.3 to +0.923,151
Vauxhall Astra35.635.3+0.3−0.1 to +0.671,769
Suzuki Alto32.332.0+0.3−1.3 to +1.83,414
Audi A428.027.7+0.3−0.4 to +0.916,751
Fiat Panda34.534.3+0.2−0.9 to +1.47,065
Toyota Verso25.925.7+0.2−2.1 to +2.61,357
DS DS425.024.8+0.2−4.6 to +5.0316 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Antara39.939.7+0.2−1.7 to +2.22,490
Ford B-MAX24.023.8+0.2−1.3 to +1.73,108
Bentley Continental9.89.5+0.2−2.2 to +2.6604
Alfa Romeo 15943.843.6+0.2−5.0 to +5.4347 (rough estimate)
Honda CR-Z21.120.9+0.2−4.9 to +5.3247 (rough estimate)
Nissan Pulsar19.319.1+0.2−2.0 to +2.31,282
Vauxhall Corsavan46.846.6+0.2−5.1 to +5.5344 (rough estimate)
Kia Rio29.829.7+0.2−1.2 to +1.54,484
Mitsubishi Outlander21.621.4+0.2−1.3 to +1.63,177
Peugeot Bipper39.839.6+0.1−2.3 to +2.61,549
Volvo XC7029.929.8+0.1−2.4 to +2.61,304
Jaguar I-Pace8.28.1+0.1−2.6 to +2.7414 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Carisma51.551.4+0.1−8.4 to +8.5136 (rough estimate)
Citroen C3 Aircross12.712.6+0.1−2.3 to +2.4772
Iveco Daily35.335.2+0.0−6.8 to +6.9190 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 400744.044.0+0.0−7.5 to +7.6168 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Meriva36.836.8+0.0−0.7 to +0.717,511
Mercedes-Benz GLA12.412.5−0.0−1.1 to +1.03,854
Aston Martin DB910.910.9−0.0−4.5 to +4.5184 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Vivaro43.143.1−0.0−0.8 to +0.814,059
Honda Civic34.134.1−0.0−0.7 to +0.619,226
Renault Captur19.519.5−0.0−0.7 to +0.712,423
Vauxhall Agila35.135.2−0.1−1.4 to +1.34,604
Peugeot Partner36.736.7−0.1−1.0 to +0.811,132
Hyundai i4025.625.6−0.1−2.1 to +1.91,885
Citroen C4 Picasso20.520.6−0.1−4.1 to +3.9400 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Zafira38.738.8−0.1−0.7 to +0.523,886
Nissan Note33.433.5−0.1−1.0 to +0.810,535
Toyota Corolla33.333.4−0.1−1.4 to +1.15,381
Honda Jazz25.125.3−0.1−0.8 to +0.519,548
Hyundai Accent47.047.1−0.2−7.2 to +6.8198 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz B-Class25.725.8−0.2−1.6 to +1.33,447
Renault Clio43.743.9−0.2−0.7 to +0.431,305
Volkswagen ID.39.39.5−0.2−4.1 to +3.7215 (rough estimate)
Audi A119.319.5−0.2−0.9 to +0.511,846
Citroen C3 Picasso23.824.0−0.2−5.0 to +4.5311 (rough estimate)
Lexus SC23.423.6−0.2−6.1 to +5.6205 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Amica41.541.7−0.2−3.6 to +3.1843
Mercedes-Benz M-Class28.228.4−0.2−2.4 to +1.91,694
Ford EcoSport18.518.7−0.3−1.5 to +1.03,818
Chrysler Jeep Grand40.741.0−0.3−7.9 to +7.3162 (rough estimate)
Audi S320.520.8−0.3−6.6 to +6.1156 (rough estimate)
Renault Twingo33.934.2−0.3−2.2 to +1.62,385
Nissan Figaro39.740.0−0.3−8.5 to +8.0136 (rough estimate)
Seat Arona12.813.2−0.3−2.6 to +2.0786
Audi Q515.115.5−0.3−1.4 to +0.74,359
SEAT Exeo31.031.3−0.3−5.1 to +4.4368 (rough estimate)
Peugeot RCZ31.732.1−0.4−3.1 to +2.31,134
Hyundai i2024.625.0−0.4−1.3 to +0.58,396
Kia Niro11.111.5−0.4−2.1 to +1.31,360
Mercedes-Benz SLC11.111.5−0.4−3.1 to +2.3531
Porsche Boxster18.318.7−0.4−2.0 to +1.22,331
Vauxhall Corsa36.837.3−0.4−0.8 to −0.192,884
Honda S200020.120.5−0.5−4.9 to +4.0309 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 20823.824.3−0.5−1.2 to +0.214,914
Ford Tourneo23.123.6−0.5−3.0 to +2.01,110
Kia XCeed11.812.3−0.5−4.8 to +3.8220 (rough estimate)
Abarth 59517.918.4−0.5−3.6 to +2.5620
Jeep Renegade18.418.9−0.5−2.4 to +1.31,644
Volkswagen Tiguan17.217.8−0.5−1.3 to +0.210,722
MINI Paceman13.714.2−0.5−3.7 to +2.6468 (rough estimate)
Seat Altea39.840.4−0.6−3.8 to +2.6907
Volkswagen Scirocco27.728.3−0.6−2.1 to +0.93,521
Dacia Logan25.926.5−0.6−3.3 to +2.11,008
Tesla Model X15.616.1−0.6−6.7 to +5.5135 (rough estimate)
Kia Picanto28.429.1−0.6−1.6 to +0.39,384
Volkswagen Touareg23.123.9−0.8−2.5 to +0.82,547
MG HS9.410.2−0.8−5.2 to +3.6171 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi L20032.533.3−0.8−2.2 to +0.54,760
Porsche Panamera11.512.3−0.9−3.5 to +1.8576
Citroen C4 Cactus21.422.2−0.9−3.5 to +1.8959
Jeep Cherokee32.233.0−0.9−4.4 to +2.7659
Isuzu D-Max25.826.6−0.9−3.5 to +1.81,051
Renault Master33.134.0−0.9−3.4 to +1.61,365
Smart Fortwo26.427.3−0.9−2.9 to +1.11,938
Hyundai Santa Fe33.033.9−1.0−2.6 to +0.73,141
Subaru Legacy36.537.5−1.0−7.2 to +5.2230 (rough estimate)
Smart Roadster31.632.6−1.0−9.5 to +7.5117 (rough estimate)
Mazda 546.747.7−1.0−4.2 to +2.2921
Honda CR-V25.326.3−1.0−1.8 to −0.211,934
Audi R89.911.0−1.0−5.1 to +3.0211 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Golf27.428.4−1.0−1.4 to −0.646,755
Austin Mini30.231.2−1.0−7.6 to +5.5189 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 10814.415.5−1.0−2.0 to −0.15,314
Audi Q87.99.0−1.1−6.4 to +4.2101 (rough estimate)
Ford Ranger28.729.8−1.1−2.5 to +0.33,884
Volkswagen Jetta33.034.1−1.1−3.9 to +1.71,091
Suzuki Celerio12.013.1−1.1−2.8 to +0.61,374
Vauxhall Adam23.824.9−1.1−2.2 to −0.16,484
Mitsubishi Space Star53.654.8−1.1−9.1 to +6.9151 (rough estimate)
Audi Q27.78.8−1.1−2.1 to −0.12,695
Hyundai Terracan42.643.8−1.1−8.3 to +6.1183 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Transporter31.732.8−1.2−1.9 to −0.415,584
Citroen C853.855.0−1.2−9.1 to +6.6158 (rough estimate)
Volvo V7036.437.6−1.3−2.7 to +0.24,121
Toyota iQ20.721.9−1.3−3.8 to +1.3973
Toyota MR234.335.6−1.3−4.7 to +2.0793
BMW 8 Series16.818.1−1.3−7.8 to +5.1131 (rough estimate)
Aston Martin V89.310.6−1.4−5.7 to +3.0173 (rough estimate)
Dacia Sandero26.427.8−1.4−2.3 to −0.48,299
Nissan Primastar51.953.3−1.4−5.2 to +2.4670
Smart Forfour23.424.8−1.4−4.2 to +1.4909
Ford Mustang14.315.7−1.4−4.5 to +1.6504
Skoda Kodiaq8.910.3−1.4−3.0 to +0.11,273
Nissan Elgrand30.531.9−1.4−5.0 to +2.1650
Volkswagen Touran32.734.2−1.5−3.0 to −0.03,748
Dacia Duster22.924.4−1.5−2.9 to −0.23,701
Skoda Scala9.511.0−1.5−5.4 to +2.3222 (rough estimate)
Mazda CX-739.240.7−1.5−9.5 to +6.4148 (rough estimate)
Fiat 500L28.930.4−1.6−3.5 to +0.42,044
Alfa Romeo Giulietta27.028.6−1.6−3.9 to +0.71,461
Mitsubishi ASX18.420.0−1.6−3.4 to +0.31,756
Lotus Elise14.416.0−1.7−7.1 to +3.8160 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 30644.546.1−1.7−6.9 to +3.6344 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Polo31.433.1−1.7−2.2 to −1.132,832
Porsche Cayenne15.016.7−1.7−3.4 to +0.01,736
Vauxhall Viva12.013.7−1.7−2.9 to −0.52,802
MINI Clubman13.815.6−1.7−3.5 to −0.01,560
BMW M28.510.2−1.8−5.6 to +2.1201 (rough estimate)
Porsche Macan6.58.2−1.8−2.9 to −0.61,825
Volkswagen up!15.617.4−1.8−2.7 to −0.97,030
Volkswagen T-Roc7.19.0−1.8−2.9 to −0.82,314
Porsche Taycan7.59.4−2.0−5.9 to +2.0174 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Mokka19.421.4−2.0−2.5 to −1.420,234
Skoda Superb18.720.8−2.1−3.2 to −0.94,447
Audi e-tron7.89.9−2.1−5.5 to +1.3243 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen T-Cross7.79.9−2.2−4.5 to +0.1531
Lexus RC8.610.8−2.2−6.0 to +1.5222 (rough estimate)
Tesla Model 313.716.0−2.3−4.4 to −0.21,008
Ford Edge11.313.6−2.3−5.9 to +1.3302 (rough estimate)
Mazda CX-305.37.7−2.3−4.6 to −0.0376 (rough estimate)
Skoda Rapid18.921.3−2.4−4.6 to −0.21,231
Daewoo Matiz53.355.7−2.4−11.3 to +6.6120 (rough estimate)
Porsche Cayman9.111.5−2.4−4.1 to −0.81,186
Mazda RX-831.133.5−2.4−8.3 to +3.5238 (rough estimate)
Porsche 91110.813.3−2.5−3.6 to −1.42,990
Ford Transit Custom18.521.1−2.5−3.7 to −1.44,375
Nissan 350Z24.827.3−2.6−6.8 to +1.7400 (rough estimate)
Skoda Karoq7.39.8−2.6−3.7 to −1.42,021
Mazda 627.730.3−2.6−3.8 to −1.45,250
Skoda Yeti15.718.4−2.6−3.7 to −1.64,385
Lexus NX5.88.5−2.7−3.9 to −1.51,543
MG ZS12.515.2−2.7−4.9 to −0.6920
Mazda CX-39.111.8−2.8−4.2 to −1.31,519
Lexus GS18.721.5−2.8−5.6 to +0.1748
Mercedes-Benz 30022.325.1−2.8−10.9 to +5.3103 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Crossland10.713.5−2.8−3.8 to −1.83,721
Land Rover 8830.933.7−2.8−11.5 to +5.8110 (rough estimate)
Toyota Starlet32.835.7−2.9−8.3 to +2.4299 (rough estimate)
Chrysler Ypsilon32.035.0−2.9−8.2 to +2.3309 (rough estimate)
Subaru XV13.416.4−2.9−8.7 to +2.9134 (rough estimate)
Fiat 1248.711.7−3.0−7.1 to +1.2183 (rough estimate)
Skoda Citigo14.317.4−3.1−4.3 to −1.93,360
Ford Tourneo Custom14.617.8−3.1−6.8 to +0.6362 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Grandland10.213.4−3.2−4.2 to −2.23,661
Volkswagen Arteon9.813.0−3.3−6.9 to +0.3266 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Combo39.542.8−3.3−4.3 to −2.38,595
Mazda 226.329.6−3.3−4.2 to −2.49,581
Mitsubishi Mirage13.216.5−3.3−6.0 to −0.7630
Chrysler Jeep Cherokee37.540.9−3.4−11.1 to +4.3152 (rough estimate)
Mazda CX-513.216.6−3.4−4.5 to −2.44,031
Vauxhall Combo Life16.119.5−3.4−10.3 to +3.5112 (rough estimate)
Isuzu Rodeo41.244.6−3.4−10.4 to +3.5194 (rough estimate)
Lexus IS20.524.0−3.5−4.9 to −2.13,092
Vauxhall Signum43.647.2−3.6−8.5 to +1.3406 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Baleno16.420.1−3.6−8.0 to +0.8274 (rough estimate)
Isuzu Trooper37.140.8−3.7−10.5 to +3.1194 (rough estimate)
Ford Escort24.127.9−3.7−7.0 to −0.4667
Peugeot Rifter14.318.2−3.9−7.7 to −0.1329 (rough estimate)
Lexus RX16.320.2−3.9−5.4 to −2.42,332
Skoda Octavia21.025.0−4.0−4.7 to −3.313,473
Mitsubishi Eclipse8.212.2−4.0−7.5 to −0.6244 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz GL16.620.6−4.1−9.3 to +1.1199 (rough estimate)
Morgan 4/411.716.0−4.3−10.3 to +1.7111 (rough estimate)
Mazda Bongo41.145.6−4.4−8.5 to −0.4569
Skoda Fabia24.829.3−4.5−5.2 to −3.815,865
Toyota Hilux27.532.1−4.6−6.0 to −3.24,091
Mazda 326.231.1−4.9−5.8 to −3.98,326
Lexus CT10.315.2−4.9−6.1 to −3.72,378
Volkswagen e-Golf8.213.2−5.1−9.4 to −0.8159 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz 19024.129.3−5.2−13.1 to +2.8112 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen LT41.046.2−5.2−12.7 to +2.3166 (rough estimate)
Skoda Roomster25.531.0−5.5−8.1 to −2.91,087
Honda Insight20.926.9−5.9−10.3 to −1.6339 (rough estimate)
Alfa Romeo Brera30.737.2−6.5−14.6 to +1.6127 (rough estimate)
Maserati GranTurismo11.017.6−6.7−11.6 to −1.7155 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Nova16.523.5−7.0−14.0 to +0.1109 (rough estimate)
Chevrolet Trax21.228.3−7.1−14.0 to −0.2137 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz X-Class12.219.9−7.7−13.7 to −1.7115 (rough estimate)
Porsche 94419.727.7−7.9−14.5 to −1.4142 (rough estimate)
SEAT Arosa35.744.1−8.4−16.8 to −0.0126 (rough estimate)
Citroen 2CV21.931.1−9.2−16.0 to −2.5146 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Delica33.343.5−10.2−18.9 to −1.4114 (rough estimate)
LDV Maxus36.147.3−11.2−16.7 to −5.7296 (rough estimate)
Saab 90026.038.9−12.9−20.7 to −5.1123 (rough estimate)

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,044,650 (initial tests in CH) · 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