Which cars fail their MOT most in Dumfries (DG)?
In the Dumfries (DG) postcode area, 331 models had 100 or more initial MOT tests (first attempts) in 2019–2024 (433,828 tests). The Volkswagen Bora fails most above its own rate elsewhere in Britain: 60.8% here against 44.3% (+16.5 points, 95% interval +8.7 to +24.4; a rough estimate from 148 tests here). The Ford Escort does best against its own rate (−15.9 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 Dumfries (DG)
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.
| Model | Failed here, % | Elsewhere in Britain, % | Difference, points | 95% interval | Tests here |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Bora | 60.8 | 44.3 | +16.5 | +8.7 to +24.4 | 148 (rough estimate) |
| Kia Optima | 29.4 | 19.1 | +10.3 | +3.2 to +17.3 | 160 (rough estimate) |
| Peugeot RCZ | 41.6 | 32.0 | +9.6 | +0.5 to +18.7 | 113 (rough estimate) |
| Isuzu Trooper | 50.0 | 40.7 | +9.3 | +0.8 to +17.8 | 134 (rough estimate) |
| SsangYong Rodius | 46.3 | 37.6 | +8.7 | +0.3 to +17.1 | 136 (rough estimate) |
| Hyundai Getz | 52.5 | 45.6 | +7.0 | +0.3 to +13.6 | 217 (rough estimate) |
| Porsche Cayenne | 23.4 | 16.7 | +6.7 | −0.6 to +14.1 | 128 (rough estimate) |
| Renault Grand Scenic | 53.9 | 47.3 | +6.6 | +1.9 to +11.4 | 421 (rough estimate) |
| Toyota Celica | 46.9 | 40.7 | +6.1 | −3.2 to +15.4 | 111 (rough estimate) |
| Fiat Qubo | 39.3 | 33.4 | +5.9 | −1.4 to +13.2 | 173 (rough estimate) |
| MG TF | 38.5 | 32.8 | +5.7 | −2.5 to +13.9 | 135 (rough estimate) |
| Land Rover Range Rover | 28.9 | 23.5 | +5.5 | +2.7 to +8.2 | 1,034 |
| Volvo S60 | 35.9 | 30.6 | +5.3 | +0.7 to +10.0 | 404 (rough estimate) |
| Seat Alhambra | 33.2 | 27.8 | +5.3 | −1.0 to +11.7 | 211 (rough estimate) |
| Subaru Legacy | 42.7 | 37.5 | +5.2 | −4.0 to +14.5 | 110 (rough estimate) |
| Saab 9-5 | 43.6 | 38.4 | +5.2 | −1.1 to +11.6 | 236 (rough estimate) |
| Mercedes-Benz M-Class | 33.5 | 28.4 | +5.1 | +0.3 to +10.0 | 367 (rough estimate) |
| Alfa Romeo MiTo | 41.0 | 36.0 | +5.1 | −2.3 to +12.4 | 173 (rough estimate) |
| Jaguar X-Type | 47.6 | 42.8 | +4.8 | −0.5 to +10.1 | 340 (rough estimate) |
| SsangYong Rexton | 42.4 | 38.0 | +4.4 | −3.1 to +12.0 | 165 (rough estimate) |
| SsangYong Korando | 34.1 | 29.9 | +4.3 | +0.6 to +7.9 | 650 |
| Saab 9-3 | 43.0 | 39.2 | +3.8 | +0.4 to +7.2 | 825 |
| SsangYong Tivoli | 27.7 | 23.9 | +3.8 | −0.6 to +8.2 | 404 (rough estimate) |
| Mercedes-Benz SLK | 29.5 | 25.7 | +3.8 | −0.7 to +8.3 | 390 (rough estimate) |
| Citroen C3 Aircross | 16.3 | 12.6 | +3.7 | −2.4 to +9.8 | 141 (rough estimate) |
| Land Rover Defender | 36.6 | 33.0 | +3.6 | +2.0 to +5.3 | 3,393 |
| Nissan Pathfinder | 50.0 | 46.4 | +3.6 | −5.4 to +12.6 | 118 (rough estimate) |
| Citroen C5 | 39.0 | 35.4 | +3.5 | −2.2 to +9.3 | 277 (rough estimate) |
| Nissan Primastar | 56.6 | 53.3 | +3.3 | −5.8 to +12.5 | 113 (rough estimate) |
| Nissan Pixo | 35.3 | 32.0 | +3.3 | −5.3 to +11.9 | 119 (rough estimate) |
| Lexus RX | 23.2 | 20.1 | +3.1 | −4.0 to +10.1 | 138 (rough estimate) |
| Kia Picanto | 32.0 | 29.1 | +3.0 | +0.8 to +5.1 | 1,831 |
| Subaru XV | 19.3 | 16.3 | +2.9 | −3.2 to +9.0 | 161 (rough estimate) |
| Volvo XC90 | 32.5 | 29.6 | +2.9 | −0.5 to +6.3 | 736 |
| Mercedes-Benz Vito | 37.0 | 34.2 | +2.8 | −0.1 to +5.7 | 1,041 |
| Suzuki Jimny | 34.5 | 31.7 | +2.8 | −0.0 to +5.6 | 1,105 |
| Ford Tourneo | 26.4 | 23.6 | +2.8 | −3.4 to +8.9 | 197 (rough estimate) |
| Daihatsu Sirion | 37.7 | 35.1 | +2.6 | −6.3 to +11.5 | 114 (rough estimate) |
| Jeep Cherokee | 35.5 | 33.0 | +2.5 | −3.9 to +9.0 | 211 (rough estimate) |
| Citroen C1 | 30.1 | 27.8 | +2.3 | +0.0 to +4.7 | 1,484 |
| Toyota Corolla | 35.7 | 33.4 | +2.3 | −1.4 to +6.0 | 647 |
| Fiat Ducato | 29.2 | 27.0 | +2.2 | −0.0 to +4.4 | 1,645 |
| Fiat Doblo | 37.1 | 35.0 | +2.1 | −0.6 to +4.8 | 1,245 |
| Seat Ibiza | 34.9 | 32.8 | +2.1 | −0.2 to +4.4 | 1,600 |
| Toyota MR2 | 37.6 | 35.6 | +2.0 | −7.1 to +11.1 | 109 (rough estimate) |
| Suzuki Ignis | 26.9 | 25.0 | +2.0 | −2.3 to +6.2 | 423 (rough estimate) |
| Nissan Pulsar | 21.0 | 19.1 | +1.9 | −3.3 to +7.1 | 238 (rough estimate) |
| Ford Fusion | 41.4 | 39.5 | +1.9 | −1.1 to +4.9 | 1,046 |
| Volvo S80 | 33.9 | 32.0 | +1.9 | −6.5 to +10.4 | 121 (rough estimate) |
| Smart Forfour | 26.7 | 24.8 | +1.8 | −6.6 to +10.3 | 105 (rough estimate) |
| Suzuki Grand Vitara | 38.8 | 37.0 | +1.8 | −1.0 to +4.5 | 1,227 |
| BMW 5 Series | 24.5 | 22.8 | +1.7 | −0.2 to +3.7 | 1,815 |
| Volkswagen Scirocco | 29.9 | 28.3 | +1.6 | −2.2 to +5.5 | 555 |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 26.1 | 24.5 | +1.6 | −0.2 to +3.3 | 2,437 |
| Ford Ranger | 31.3 | 29.8 | +1.5 | −0.4 to +3.5 | 2,118 |
| Subaru Outback | 28.6 | 27.1 | +1.5 | −4.9 to +8.0 | 192 (rough estimate) |
| Toyota Prius | 23.4 | 21.9 | +1.5 | −4.4 to +7.4 | 197 (rough estimate) |
| Toyota Land Cruiser | 32.8 | 31.4 | +1.5 | −2.5 to +5.5 | 533 |
| Lexus IS | 25.4 | 24.0 | +1.5 | −3.5 to +6.4 | 299 (rough estimate) |
| Mercedes-Benz CLK | 39.9 | 38.4 | +1.4 | −6.9 to +9.7 | 133 (rough estimate) |
| Vauxhall Tigra | 50.0 | 48.6 | +1.4 | −8.2 to +11.0 | 104 (rough estimate) |
| Volkswagen Beetle | 42.3 | 40.9 | +1.3 | −2.4 to +5.1 | 653 |
| Peugeot 2008 | 23.1 | 21.9 | +1.3 | −1.1 to +3.6 | 1,194 |
| Subaru Forester | 31.5 | 30.3 | +1.2 | −2.6 to +5.0 | 571 |
| Peugeot 108 | 16.6 | 15.4 | +1.2 | −2.8 to +5.1 | 343 (rough estimate) |
| Mercedes-Benz B-Class | 27.0 | 25.8 | +1.1 | −2.9 to +5.2 | 456 (rough estimate) |
| Renault Modus | 50.9 | 49.8 | +1.1 | −5.3 to +7.5 | 236 (rough estimate) |
| Dacia Logan | 27.5 | 26.5 | +1.0 | −3.1 to +5.2 | 440 (rough estimate) |
| Volkswagen Amarok | 22.1 | 21.0 | +1.0 | −2.4 to +4.5 | 562 |
| Nissan NV200 | 42.1 | 41.0 | +1.0 | −3.8 to +5.9 | 397 (rough estimate) |
| Nissan X-Trail | 30.7 | 29.7 | +1.0 | −1.6 to +3.6 | 1,208 |
| Volvo XC70 | 30.7 | 29.8 | +0.9 | −3.4 to +5.2 | 437 (rough estimate) |
| Vauxhall Vectra | 49.3 | 48.4 | +0.9 | −2.0 to +3.7 | 1,220 |
| Peugeot 308 | 34.3 | 33.5 | +0.8 | −1.0 to +2.6 | 2,575 |
| Volkswagen CC | 24.2 | 23.5 | +0.8 | −5.8 to +7.3 | 165 (rough estimate) |
| Vauxhall Agila | 35.9 | 35.2 | +0.8 | −3.4 to +4.9 | 515 |
| Talbot Express | 48.7 | 48.0 | +0.7 | −7.2 to +8.6 | 154 (rough estimate) |
| Chevrolet Matiz | 49.0 | 48.3 | +0.7 | −9.0 to +10.4 | 102 (rough estimate) |
| Skoda Roomster | 31.6 | 31.0 | +0.7 | −3.3 to +4.7 | 522 |
| Land Rover Freelander | 34.2 | 33.5 | +0.7 | −1.1 to +2.4 | 2,804 |
| Vauxhall Zafira | 39.3 | 38.8 | +0.5 | −1.3 to +2.4 | 2,748 |
| Volkswagen Sharan | 29.1 | 28.6 | +0.5 | −5.1 to +6.0 | 258 (rough estimate) |
| Porsche Boxster | 19.1 | 18.7 | +0.4 | −4.4 to +5.2 | 256 (rough estimate) |
| Ford Transit | 37.1 | 36.7 | +0.4 | −0.9 to +1.7 | 5,422 |
| Volvo V90 | 14.6 | 14.2 | +0.4 | −6.4 to +7.2 | 103 (rough estimate) |
| Peugeot 107 | 33.8 | 33.5 | +0.4 | −2.4 to +3.1 | 1,168 |
| Citroen C3 | 36.1 | 35.8 | +0.3 | −1.5 to +2.2 | 2,657 |
| Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 28.9 | 28.6 | +0.3 | −6.0 to +6.5 | 201 (rough estimate) |
| Mitsubishi Shogun Sport | 44.4 | 44.2 | +0.3 | −7.4 to +7.9 | 162 (rough estimate) |
| Kia Sedona | 47.2 | 46.9 | +0.3 | −8.5 to +9.0 | 125 (rough estimate) |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | 28.5 | 28.3 | +0.2 | −3.8 to +4.2 | 484 (rough estimate) |
| Peugeot 208 | 24.5 | 24.3 | +0.2 | −1.7 to +2.0 | 2,083 |
| Peugeot 207 | 48.0 | 47.8 | +0.2 | −1.6 to +2.0 | 2,957 |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 21.7 | 21.5 | +0.2 | −2.0 to +2.4 | 1,345 |
| Hyundai i40 | 25.8 | 25.6 | +0.1 | −4.4 to +4.6 | 365 (rough estimate) |
| Audi A6 | 21.5 | 21.4 | +0.1 | −2.0 to +2.3 | 1,407 |
| Daihatsu Terios | 39.7 | 39.6 | +0.1 | −6.3 to +6.5 | 229 (rough estimate) |
| Peugeot Expert | 37.8 | 37.8 | +0.1 | −3.3 to +3.4 | 817 |
| Porsche 911 | 13.3 | 13.2 | +0.0 | −4.8 to +4.9 | 188 (rough estimate) |
| Jaguar XK | 23.3 | 23.3 | +0.0 | −6.1 to +6.2 | 180 (rough estimate) |
| Nissan Almera | 45.1 | 45.1 | +0.0 | −6.1 to +6.1 | 257 (rough estimate) |
| Fiat Grande Punto | 43.1 | 43.1 | +0.0 | −7.7 to +7.7 | 160 (rough estimate) |
| Volkswagen Caravelle | 35.7 | 35.7 | −0.0 | −7.0 to +7.0 | 182 (rough estimate) |
| Mazda CX-3 | 11.7 | 11.8 | −0.1 | −3.8 to +3.6 | 291 (rough estimate) |
| Citroen Dispatch | 42.5 | 42.6 | −0.1 | −3.6 to +3.3 | 781 |
| Renault Laguna | 47.6 | 47.7 | −0.2 | −6.4 to +6.1 | 248 (rough estimate) |
| Renault Master | 33.8 | 34.0 | −0.2 | −5.1 to +4.8 | 349 (rough estimate) |
| Land Rover Discovery | 28.8 | 29.0 | −0.2 | −2.1 to +1.7 | 2,124 |
| Nissan Navara | 32.5 | 32.7 | −0.2 | −2.6 to +2.1 | 1,592 |
| Mazda 2 | 29.3 | 29.6 | −0.3 | −2.2 to +1.7 | 2,147 |
| Fiat Bravo | 47.4 | 47.8 | −0.3 | −8.2 to +7.5 | 156 (rough estimate) |
| BMW 6 Series | 20.7 | 21.1 | −0.4 | −6.2 to +5.4 | 188 (rough estimate) |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 33.7 | 34.1 | −0.4 | −5.1 to +4.2 | 398 (rough estimate) |
| Dacia Duster | 24.0 | 24.4 | −0.4 | −2.3 to +1.5 | 1,962 |
| Vauxhall Corsavan | 46.2 | 46.6 | −0.4 | −7.0 to +6.1 | 225 (rough estimate) |
| Audi TT | 24.6 | 25.0 | −0.4 | −3.3 to +2.4 | 875 |
| DS 3 | 38.0 | 38.4 | −0.4 | −2.9 to +2.0 | 1,517 |
| MG ZS | 14.8 | 15.2 | −0.5 | −6.8 to +5.8 | 122 (rough estimate) |
| Audi A1 | 19.1 | 19.5 | −0.5 | −2.2 to +1.3 | 2,013 |
| Jaguar S-Type | 37.2 | 37.8 | −0.6 | −8.4 to +7.2 | 148 (rough estimate) |
| Volvo C30 | 38.5 | 39.1 | −0.6 | −5.1 to +3.8 | 465 (rough estimate) |
| Toyota Hilux | 31.4 | 32.0 | −0.6 | −2.2 to +0.9 | 3,377 |
| Audi Q7 | 17.2 | 17.9 | −0.7 | −5.1 to +3.7 | 285 (rough estimate) |
| Suzuki SX4 | 28.0 | 28.8 | −0.8 | −3.6 to +2.1 | 949 |
| Honda HR-V | 13.7 | 14.5 | −0.8 | −2.9 to +1.3 | 1,050 |
| Citroen C4 | 37.0 | 37.8 | −0.8 | −2.8 to +1.3 | 2,097 |
| Kia Sorento | 31.4 | 32.2 | −0.8 | −3.8 to +2.3 | 901 |
| Vauxhall Meriva | 36.0 | 36.8 | −0.8 | −3.0 to +1.4 | 1,887 |
| Dacia Sandero | 27.0 | 27.8 | −0.8 | −2.5 to +0.8 | 2,693 |
| Ford Transit Courier | 27.5 | 28.4 | −0.9 | −6.5 to +4.8 | 240 (rough estimate) |
| Mercedes-Benz CLS | 24.2 | 25.1 | −0.9 | −7.7 to +5.9 | 153 (rough estimate) |
| Kia Venga | 23.5 | 24.4 | −0.9 | −3.6 to +1.7 | 971 |
| Jaguar XF | 22.3 | 23.2 | −0.9 | −3.5 to +1.7 | 988 |
| Fiat Tipo | 22.2 | 23.2 | −1.0 | −7.8 to +5.8 | 144 (rough estimate) |
| Seat Leon | 23.2 | 24.1 | −1.0 | −3.0 to +1.1 | 1,597 |
| Subaru Impreza | 27.0 | 28.0 | −1.0 | −5.6 to +3.6 | 363 (rough estimate) |
| Jaguar XE | 16.8 | 17.8 | −1.0 | −4.8 to +2.7 | 382 (rough estimate) |
| Nissan Micra | 35.6 | 36.6 | −1.0 | −3.3 to +1.2 | 1,787 |
| Vauxhall Insignia | 28.7 | 29.7 | −1.1 | −2.4 to +0.3 | 4,274 |
| Smart Fortwo | 26.2 | 27.3 | −1.1 | −7.0 to +4.9 | 210 (rough estimate) |
| Peugeot 206 | 49.1 | 50.2 | −1.1 | −4.6 to +2.4 | 799 |
| Ford Mondeo | 33.7 | 34.8 | −1.1 | −2.7 to +0.5 | 3,255 |
| Peugeot 5008 | 32.3 | 33.5 | −1.2 | −8.0 to +5.5 | 186 (rough estimate) |
| Nissan Juke | 25.0 | 26.3 | −1.2 | −2.9 to +0.5 | 2,532 |
| Mazda 3 | 29.7 | 31.0 | −1.3 | −3.6 to +0.9 | 1,581 |
| Volkswagen Passat | 29.4 | 30.9 | −1.4 | −3.1 to +0.2 | 2,972 |
| Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 19.7 | 21.1 | −1.4 | −3.7 to +0.8 | 1,212 |
| Ford Transit Connect | 36.0 | 37.4 | −1.4 | −3.4 to +0.5 | 2,283 |
| Mazda MX-5 | 25.1 | 26.6 | −1.4 | −4.4 to +1.5 | 840 |
| Fiat Panda | 32.8 | 34.3 | −1.5 | −3.2 to +0.2 | 2,802 |
| Peugeot 3008 | 26.6 | 28.2 | −1.5 | −3.9 to +0.9 | 1,292 |
| Mitsubishi Lancer | 32.6 | 34.1 | −1.5 | −7.2 to +4.1 | 267 (rough estimate) |
| Audi Q3 | 12.9 | 14.5 | −1.6 | −3.3 to +0.2 | 1,393 |
| Renault Captur | 18.0 | 19.5 | −1.6 | −2.8 to −0.3 | 3,744 |
| Skoda Citigo | 15.8 | 17.4 | −1.6 | −4.0 to +0.9 | 835 |
| Kia Stonic | 8.8 | 10.4 | −1.6 | −6.0 to +2.8 | 159 (rough estimate) |
| Peugeot 307 | 50.8 | 52.4 | −1.6 | −5.1 to +1.9 | 803 |
| Nissan Leaf | 16.1 | 17.7 | −1.6 | −6.9 to +3.7 | 186 (rough estimate) |
| Peugeot Partner | 35.1 | 36.7 | −1.7 | −3.4 to −0.0 | 3,166 |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 24.6 | 26.3 | −1.7 | −7.2 to +3.8 | 236 (rough estimate) |
| Volvo V70 | 35.9 | 37.6 | −1.7 | −4.8 to +1.3 | 953 |
| Volvo XC60 | 17.5 | 19.2 | −1.7 | −3.8 to +0.4 | 1,241 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE | 9.5 | 11.3 | −1.8 | −6.7 to +3.1 | 137 (rough estimate) |
| Vauxhall Antara | 37.9 | 39.7 | −1.9 | −5.7 to +2.0 | 613 |
| Mercedes-Benz Citan | 32.8 | 34.7 | −1.9 | −6.7 to +2.9 | 372 (rough estimate) |
| Kia Niro | 9.6 | 11.5 | −1.9 | −6.1 to +2.3 | 187 (rough estimate) |
| Ford Fiesta | 31.5 | 33.4 | −1.9 | −2.6 to −1.2 | 18,019 |
| Vauxhall Viva | 11.8 | 13.7 | −1.9 | −5.1 to +1.3 | 383 (rough estimate) |
| Toyota Aygo | 21.4 | 23.4 | −2.0 | −3.7 to −0.3 | 2,152 |
| Volvo V40 | 23.4 | 25.5 | −2.0 | −4.1 to −0.0 | 1,691 |
| Skoda Octavia | 22.9 | 25.0 | −2.1 | −3.3 to −0.9 | 4,963 |
| Ford S-MAX | 32.2 | 34.3 | −2.1 | −5.8 to +1.6 | 609 |
| Volkswagen T-Roc | 6.8 | 9.0 | −2.1 | −4.4 to +0.1 | 469 (rough estimate) |
| Honda Accord | 37.5 | 39.7 | −2.1 | −6.4 to +2.1 | 493 (rough estimate) |
| Peugeot Boxer | 24.8 | 27.0 | −2.1 | −4.4 to +0.1 | 1,402 |
| Vauxhall Astra | 33.1 | 35.3 | −2.2 | −3.0 to −1.3 | 11,759 |
| Toyota Auris | 22.4 | 24.6 | −2.2 | −4.5 to +0.1 | 1,302 |
| Audi A4 | 25.5 | 27.7 | −2.2 | −3.6 to −0.8 | 3,568 |
| Vauxhall Mokka | 19.2 | 21.4 | −2.2 | −3.5 to −0.9 | 3,730 |
| Kia Soul | 25.2 | 27.4 | −2.2 | −6.5 to +2.0 | 409 (rough estimate) |
| Jaguar XJ | 22.7 | 24.9 | −2.2 | −6.8 to +2.3 | 331 (rough estimate) |
| Skoda Karoq | 7.5 | 9.8 | −2.3 | −4.3 to −0.3 | 678 |
| Fiat Punto | 42.8 | 45.1 | −2.3 | −5.1 to +0.5 | 1,185 |
| Jeep Renegade | 16.6 | 18.9 | −2.3 | −6.2 to +1.5 | 362 (rough estimate) |
| Renault Kangoo | 43.8 | 46.1 | −2.4 | −4.6 to −0.1 | 1,855 |
| Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | 13.7 | 16.0 | −2.4 | −4.1 to −0.6 | 1,536 |
| Skoda Yeti | 16.0 | 18.4 | −2.4 | −3.9 to −0.8 | 2,281 |
| Skoda Superb | 18.4 | 20.8 | −2.4 | −4.9 to +0.1 | 924 |
| Renault Kadjar | 15.9 | 18.3 | −2.4 | −4.1 to −0.7 | 1,733 |
| Mitsubishi Mirage | 14.0 | 16.5 | −2.4 | −6.1 to +1.3 | 342 (rough estimate) |
| Fiat 500 | 27.3 | 29.8 | −2.5 | −4.2 to −0.8 | 2,763 |
| Volvo V50 | 41.0 | 43.6 | −2.6 | −6.6 to +1.5 | 580 |
| Skoda Kamiq | 7.8 | 10.4 | −2.6 | −7.0 to +1.9 | 141 (rough estimate) |
| Toyota Verso | 23.1 | 25.7 | −2.6 | −8.5 to +3.3 | 199 (rough estimate) |
| MINI Countryman | 12.7 | 15.3 | −2.6 | −4.9 to −0.3 | 802 |
| Audi Q2 | 6.2 | 8.8 | −2.6 | −5.0 to −0.3 | 390 (rough estimate) |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 15.1 | 17.8 | −2.7 | −3.9 to −1.4 | 3,212 |
| Audi A5 | 17.6 | 20.3 | −2.7 | −5.1 to −0.2 | 959 |
| Volkswagen up! | 14.7 | 17.4 | −2.7 | −4.7 to −0.7 | 1,197 |
| Kia Rio | 26.9 | 29.7 | −2.7 | −4.6 to −0.9 | 2,172 |
| Fiat 500L | 27.7 | 30.4 | −2.7 | −7.5 to +2.1 | 336 (rough estimate) |
| Mitsubishi L200 | 30.6 | 33.4 | −2.8 | −4.0 to −1.5 | 5,327 |
| BMW X5 | 21.6 | 24.3 | −2.8 | −5.1 to −0.4 | 1,178 |
| Mitsubishi Shogun | 30.9 | 33.7 | −2.8 | −5.7 to +0.1 | 987 |
| Renault Megane | 43.5 | 46.4 | −2.9 | −4.6 to −1.1 | 3,046 |
| Skoda Fabia | 26.4 | 29.3 | −2.9 | −3.9 to −1.8 | 6,856 |
| Volvo S40 | 40.0 | 42.9 | −2.9 | −7.2 to +1.4 | 497 (rough estimate) |
| Suzuki Splash | 29.1 | 32.1 | −2.9 | −7.1 to +1.2 | 467 (rough estimate) |
| Citroen C2 | 45.4 | 48.4 | −3.0 | −9.6 to +3.7 | 218 (rough estimate) |
| Fiat 500X | 15.1 | 18.1 | −3.0 | −6.5 to +0.5 | 404 (rough estimate) |
| Ford Galaxy | 35.3 | 38.3 | −3.0 | −7.3 to +1.4 | 464 (rough estimate) |
| Mitsubishi Outlander | 18.4 | 21.4 | −3.0 | −5.3 to −0.7 | 1,070 |
| Peugeot 508 | 24.5 | 27.6 | −3.0 | −7.4 to +1.3 | 379 (rough estimate) |
| Mercedes-Benz A-Class | 18.3 | 21.4 | −3.1 | −4.6 to −1.5 | 2,302 |
| Vauxhall Grandland | 10.3 | 13.4 | −3.1 | −5.3 to −0.8 | 699 |
| Ford EcoSport | 15.7 | 18.7 | −3.1 | −5.2 to −1.0 | 1,142 |
| Ford Grand C-MAX | 25.3 | 28.4 | −3.1 | −7.8 to +1.5 | 340 (rough estimate) |
| Vauxhall Astravan | 44.0 | 47.2 | −3.2 | −9.5 to +3.2 | 234 (rough estimate) |
| Hyundai Kona | 8.2 | 11.4 | −3.2 | −6.5 to +0.1 | 270 (rough estimate) |
| BMW 4 Series | 11.2 | 14.4 | −3.2 | −5.4 to −1.1 | 814 |
| Suzuki Swift | 25.7 | 28.9 | −3.2 | −5.2 to −1.3 | 1,944 |
| Seat Altea | 37.1 | 40.4 | −3.3 | −9.8 to +3.2 | 213 (rough estimate) |
| Hyundai Ioniq | 8.9 | 12.2 | −3.3 | −8.1 to +1.5 | 135 (rough estimate) |
| Citroen Xsara | 48.0 | 51.3 | −3.3 | −7.0 to +0.5 | 679 |
| Audi A3 | 22.6 | 25.9 | −3.3 | −4.5 to −2.0 | 4,409 |
| Citroen C4 Grand Picasso | 21.1 | 24.3 | −3.3 | −9.4 to +2.8 | 171 (rough estimate) |
| MINI Hatch | 23.9 | 27.2 | −3.3 | −4.4 to −2.2 | 5,681 |
| Volkswagen Polo | 29.8 | 33.1 | −3.3 | −4.4 to −2.3 | 7,386 |
| Suzuki Vitara | 11.0 | 14.3 | −3.3 | −5.5 to −1.1 | 781 |
| Toyota Yaris | 25.8 | 29.2 | −3.4 | −4.7 to −2.0 | 4,214 |
| Renault Trafic | 38.7 | 42.1 | −3.4 | −5.3 to −1.5 | 2,638 |
| Volvo XC40 | 6.4 | 9.8 | −3.4 | −6.3 to −0.5 | 280 (rough estimate) |
| Rover Mini | 29.5 | 33.0 | −3.5 | −10.8 to +3.9 | 149 (rough estimate) |
| Ford Transit Custom | 17.6 | 21.0 | −3.5 | −6.2 to −0.7 | 722 |
| Renault Twingo | 30.7 | 34.2 | −3.5 | −7.4 to +0.4 | 541 |
| BMW 3 Series | 22.8 | 26.3 | −3.5 | −4.6 to −2.5 | 6,058 |
| Hyundai i10 | 21.2 | 24.8 | −3.6 | −5.4 to −1.7 | 1,909 |
| Ford Kuga | 16.1 | 19.8 | −3.6 | −4.7 to −2.5 | 4,321 |
| Mercedes-Benz CLA | 14.1 | 17.8 | −3.6 | −7.6 to +0.3 | 297 (rough estimate) |
| Skoda Kodiaq | 6.7 | 10.3 | −3.6 | −6.4 to −0.8 | 314 (rough estimate) |
| Volkswagen Transporter | 29.2 | 32.8 | −3.6 | −5.2 to −2.1 | 3,283 |
| Mitsubishi ASX | 16.4 | 20.0 | −3.7 | −5.8 to −1.5 | 1,118 |
| Volkswagen Golf | 24.7 | 28.4 | −3.7 | −4.5 to −2.9 | 11,763 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC | 7.7 | 11.4 | −3.7 | −6.5 to −0.8 | 338 (rough estimate) |
| MINI Clubman | 11.9 | 15.6 | −3.7 | −8.4 to +1.0 | 185 (rough estimate) |
| Isuzu D-Max | 23.0 | 26.7 | −3.7 | −5.3 to −2.1 | 2,745 |
| Hyundai i30 | 28.4 | 32.1 | −3.7 | −6.2 to −1.2 | 1,247 |
| Hyundai Tucson | 14.0 | 17.8 | −3.8 | −5.5 to −2.1 | 1,581 |
| Seat Arona | 9.3 | 13.2 | −3.8 | −7.8 to +0.2 | 204 (rough estimate) |
| Kia Ceed | 27.8 | 31.7 | −3.9 | −5.9 to −1.9 | 1,999 |
| Toyota C-HR | 8.7 | 12.6 | −3.9 | −6.7 to −1.2 | 402 (rough estimate) |
| Kia Sportage | 18.6 | 22.5 | −3.9 | −5.2 to −2.6 | 3,343 |
| Toyota RAV4 | 22.5 | 26.5 | −4.0 | −5.8 to −2.2 | 2,087 |
| Honda Jazz | 21.3 | 25.3 | −4.0 | −5.0 to −2.9 | 5,803 |
| Suzuki Wagon R | 40.1 | 44.1 | −4.0 | −11.4 to +3.3 | 172 (rough estimate) |
| Toyota Hiace | 32.1 | 36.2 | −4.1 | −10.1 to +1.8 | 237 (rough estimate) |
| Jaguar E-Pace | 7.5 | 11.6 | −4.1 | −7.6 to −0.7 | 226 (rough estimate) |
| Mazda 6 | 26.1 | 30.3 | −4.1 | −6.9 to −1.4 | 1,003 |
| Nissan Qashqai | 24.6 | 28.7 | −4.1 | −5.3 to −2.9 | 5,011 |
| Vauxhall Vivaro | 39.0 | 43.1 | −4.1 | −5.7 to −2.6 | 3,953 |
| Seat Ateca | 6.9 | 11.1 | −4.2 | −7.5 to −0.8 | 216 (rough estimate) |
| Abarth 595 | 14.3 | 18.4 | −4.2 | −10.3 to +2.0 | 126 (rough estimate) |
| Hyundai i20 | 20.9 | 25.0 | −4.2 | −6.5 to −1.9 | 1,204 |
| Ford Edge | 9.4 | 13.6 | −4.2 | −8.9 to +0.5 | 149 (rough estimate) |
| Citroen Berlingo | 37.0 | 41.2 | −4.2 | −5.5 to −2.9 | 5,535 |
| Volkswagen Caddy | 26.6 | 30.8 | −4.2 | −5.9 to −2.6 | 2,759 |
| Peugeot Bipper | 35.4 | 39.7 | −4.2 | −8.4 to −0.1 | 508 |
| Hyundai Santa Fe | 29.7 | 33.9 | −4.2 | −8.3 to −0.2 | 495 (rough estimate) |
| Renault Clio | 39.6 | 43.9 | −4.3 | −5.3 to −3.2 | 7,911 |
| Chevrolet Spark | 39.3 | 43.5 | −4.3 | −12.5 to +4.0 | 135 (rough estimate) |
| Mercedes-Benz GLA | 8.2 | 12.5 | −4.3 | −6.6 to −2.0 | 527 |
| Fiat Scudo | 45.6 | 49.9 | −4.3 | −10.3 to +1.6 | 270 (rough estimate) |
| BMW X3 | 16.8 | 21.1 | −4.3 | −6.4 to −2.2 | 1,226 |
| Rover 75 | 40.4 | 44.8 | −4.3 | −10.7 to +2.0 | 230 (rough estimate) |
| Ford Ka | 29.2 | 33.6 | −4.4 | −6.4 to −2.4 | 2,047 |
| Nissan Note | 29.1 | 33.5 | −4.4 | −6.6 to −2.2 | 1,576 |
| Volkswagen Fox | 41.0 | 45.4 | −4.4 | −9.4 to +0.6 | 373 (rough estimate) |
| BMW Z4 | 19.7 | 24.2 | −4.5 | −9.0 to −0.0 | 304 (rough estimate) |
| BMW 1 Series | 19.2 | 23.7 | −4.5 | −5.8 to −3.3 | 3,854 |
| Vauxhall Crossland | 8.9 | 13.5 | −4.6 | −6.9 to −2.3 | 585 |
| Honda CR-V | 21.6 | 26.3 | −4.7 | −5.7 to −3.6 | 5,940 |
| BMW X1 | 11.6 | 16.4 | −4.8 | −6.6 to −3.0 | 1,231 |
| Honda Civic | 29.3 | 34.1 | −4.8 | −6.1 to −3.6 | 5,253 |
| SEAT Toledo | 25.7 | 30.6 | −4.9 | −13.3 to +3.4 | 105 (rough estimate) |
| Isuzu Rodeo | 39.7 | 44.7 | −5.0 | −10.8 to +0.9 | 272 (rough estimate) |
| Skoda Rapid | 16.3 | 21.3 | −5.0 | −7.8 to −2.2 | 687 |
| Toyota iQ | 16.9 | 21.9 | −5.0 | −11.8 to +1.8 | 118 (rough estimate) |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse | 7.2 | 12.2 | −5.0 | −8.8 to −1.2 | 180 (rough estimate) |
| Land Rover Discovery Sport | 12.0 | 17.1 | −5.1 | −7.0 to −3.2 | 1,125 |
| Suzuki Alto | 26.8 | 32.0 | −5.2 | −7.5 to −2.9 | 1,427 |
| Vauxhall Corsa | 32.0 | 37.3 | −5.3 | −6.0 to −4.5 | 15,913 |
| Kia Carens | 31.3 | 36.6 | −5.4 | −10.9 to +0.1 | 275 (rough estimate) |
| Vauxhall Adam | 19.5 | 24.9 | −5.4 | −8.7 to −2.1 | 549 |
| Suzuki Celerio | 7.6 | 13.1 | −5.5 | −7.4 to −3.7 | 801 |
| Toyota Avensis | 28.3 | 33.8 | −5.5 | −8.6 to −2.4 | 823 |
| Hyundai ix35 | 23.9 | 29.5 | −5.6 | −8.4 to −2.8 | 896 |
| Volvo V60 | 15.7 | 21.3 | −5.7 | −8.8 to −2.5 | 511 |
| Ford B-MAX | 18.1 | 23.8 | −5.7 | −8.5 to −2.9 | 725 |
| Hyundai ix20 | 18.9 | 24.6 | −5.8 | −10.6 to −0.9 | 249 (rough estimate) |
| Mazda CX-5 | 10.8 | 16.6 | −5.8 | −8.1 to −3.6 | 733 |
| Ford Puma | 9.1 | 14.9 | −5.8 | −9.9 to −1.8 | 198 (rough estimate) |
| Jaguar F-Pace | 8.3 | 14.2 | −5.9 | −8.8 to −3.1 | 362 (rough estimate) |
| Volkswagen Touareg | 17.9 | 23.9 | −6.1 | −9.2 to −2.9 | 559 |
| Citroen Relay | 30.4 | 36.7 | −6.3 | −10.9 to −1.7 | 388 (rough estimate) |
| Ford Focus | 26.6 | 32.9 | −6.3 | −7.1 to −5.6 | 14,019 |
| Peugeot 407 | 39.6 | 46.1 | −6.5 | −11.9 to −1.1 | 313 (rough estimate) |
| Citroen DS4 | 32.0 | 38.7 | −6.6 | −14.0 to +0.7 | 156 (rough estimate) |
| BMW M3 | 10.0 | 16.7 | −6.7 | −12.1 to −1.4 | 120 (rough estimate) |
| Audi A2 | 38.6 | 45.3 | −6.7 | −15.7 to +2.2 | 114 (rough estimate) |
| Ford C-MAX | 21.5 | 28.2 | −6.8 | −8.8 to −4.8 | 1,644 |
| Renault Scenic | 38.2 | 45.0 | −6.8 | −9.8 to −3.9 | 1,043 |
| Citroen Nemo | 32.8 | 40.0 | −7.2 | −10.6 to −3.8 | 737 |
| Audi Q5 | 8.3 | 15.5 | −7.2 | −8.9 to −5.6 | 1,043 |
| Citroen C4 Cactus | 14.8 | 22.2 | −7.4 | −12.9 to −1.9 | 162 (rough estimate) |
| Volkswagen Touran | 26.7 | 34.2 | −7.6 | −10.8 to −4.4 | 739 |
| Ford Tourneo Connect | 12.8 | 20.5 | −7.7 | −13.2 to −2.2 | 141 (rough estimate) |
| Chrysler Ypsilon | 27.3 | 35.0 | −7.7 | −13.0 to −2.4 | 271 (rough estimate) |
| Mitsubishi Colt | 34.8 | 42.9 | −8.1 | −12.5 to −3.6 | 445 (rough estimate) |
| BMW i3 | 3.4 | 11.6 | −8.3 | −11.5 to −5.0 | 119 (rough estimate) |
| BMW X4 | 5.6 | 14.3 | −8.7 | −12.8 to −4.7 | 125 (rough estimate) |
| BMW Z3 | 25.4 | 34.3 | −8.9 | −14.6 to −3.1 | 220 (rough estimate) |
| DS DS4 | 15.9 | 24.8 | −8.9 | −15.6 to −2.1 | 113 (rough estimate) |
| Vauxhall Combo | 33.7 | 42.8 | −9.1 | −10.9 to −7.3 | 2,694 |
| BMW X2 | 5.9 | 15.2 | −9.3 | −13.1 to −5.6 | 153 (rough estimate) |
| Toyota Proace | 21.3 | 30.8 | −9.5 | −16.0 to −3.0 | 155 (rough estimate) |
| Mazda Bongo | 35.7 | 45.6 | −9.9 | −17.4 to −2.4 | 157 (rough estimate) |
| Isuzu TF | 31.9 | 42.3 | −10.4 | −17.5 to −3.3 | 166 (rough estimate) |
| Volkswagen Crafter | 19.3 | 30.0 | −10.7 | −18.0 to −3.5 | 114 (rough estimate) |
| BMW 7 Series | 9.2 | 20.0 | −10.8 | −16.0 to −5.5 | 119 (rough estimate) |
| Fiat Fiorino | 26.5 | 38.7 | −12.2 | −16.1 to −8.4 | 517 |
| Ford Escort | 11.9 | 27.9 | −15.9 | −19.9 to −12.0 | 260 (rough estimate) |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 433,828 (initial tests in DG) · 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