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Which cars fail their MOT most in Lincoln (LN)?

In the Lincoln (LN) postcode area, 469 models had 100 or more initial MOT tests (first attempts) in 2019–2024 (1,048,803 tests). The Nissan Elgrand fails most above its own rate elsewhere in Britain: 48.1% here against 31.8% (+16.3 points, 95% interval +10.2 to +22.3; a rough estimate from 262 tests here). The Honda Insight does best against its own rate (−13.7 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 Lincoln (LN)

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.

Lincoln (LN): 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
Nissan Elgrand48.131.8+16.3+10.2 to +22.3262 (rough estimate)
Nissan Primera62.146.3+15.9+9.5 to +22.2227 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Bora59.944.3+15.7+9.7 to +21.6262 (rough estimate)
Toyota Alphard41.826.3+15.5+6.3 to +24.7110 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Accent62.147.1+15.1+5.7 to +24.5103 (rough estimate)
Skoda Felicia58.443.5+14.9+6.6 to +23.2137 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Matrix61.746.8+14.9+6.2 to +23.6120 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz Viano48.634.2+14.4+4.9 to +23.9107 (rough estimate)
Alfa Romeo 14761.347.1+14.2+6.2 to +22.2142 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 30660.046.0+14.0+7.5 to +20.4225 (rough estimate)
Subaru Legacy51.037.4+13.6+6.6 to +20.5200 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Astravan60.547.1+13.5+9.9 to +17.0742
Mitsubishi Shogun Sport57.544.1+13.4+7.9 to +18.9313 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz CLC56.743.4+13.4+5.9 to +20.8171 (rough estimate)
Chrysler Grand Cherokee57.344.0+13.3+5.5 to +21.0157 (rough estimate)
Citroen DS546.533.5+12.9+4.7 to +21.2142 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Jetta46.834.0+12.8+8.1 to +17.5436 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz S-Class30.118.1+12.0+7.8 to +16.2455 (rough estimate)
Alfa Romeo Brera49.137.0+12.0+2.5 to +21.6106 (rough estimate)
Toyota Celica52.640.7+11.9+6.9 to +17.0380 (rough estimate)
Chevrolet Kalos64.653.0+11.6+5.6 to +17.7243 (rough estimate)
Alfa Romeo 15955.143.5+11.6+4.4 to +18.8185 (rough estimate)
Subaru Impreza39.327.9+11.4+7.7 to +15.0689
Chrysler 300C48.737.3+11.4+4.3 to +18.4195 (rough estimate)
Lexus LS33.822.4+11.4+3.6 to +19.2142 (rough estimate)
Fiat Seicento59.448.2+11.2+1.6 to +20.8101 (rough estimate)
Chevrolet Lacetti63.052.3+10.7+2.3 to +19.1127 (rough estimate)
Isuzu D-Max37.126.5+10.5+8.3 to +12.81,843
Fiat Punto55.545.0+10.5+8.8 to +12.13,528
Hyundai Getz56.045.5+10.4+6.6 to +14.3636
Hyundai Amica52.141.7+10.4+4.3 to +16.5261 (rough estimate)
Alfa Romeo MiTo46.435.9+10.4+6.8 to +14.0753
Mitsubishi Lancer44.234.1+10.2+5.6 to +14.8443 (rough estimate)
Ford Galaxy48.538.3+10.2+7.9 to +12.51,789
Mercedes-Benz Citan44.834.6+10.2+6.5 to +13.8717
Volkswagen LT56.146.1+10.0+0.6 to +19.4107 (rough estimate)
Austin Mini41.031.1+9.9+2.7 to +17.0183 (rough estimate)
Isuzu TF51.842.1+9.8+2.1 to +17.5164 (rough estimate)
Fiat Grande Punto52.743.1+9.6+4.3 to +15.0336 (rough estimate)
Fiat Scudo59.149.8+9.3+4.6 to +14.1421 (rough estimate)
LDV Maxus56.347.0+9.3+1.5 to +17.1158 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 30761.652.4+9.3+7.2 to +11.32,223
Peugeot 100750.040.8+9.2+1.7 to +16.7172 (rough estimate)
Nissan Almera54.245.1+9.1+5.5 to +12.7746
Vauxhall Vectra57.448.3+9.1+7.4 to +10.83,184
Toyota Land Cruiser40.331.3+9.0+5.5 to +12.5761
Ford Capri29.520.4+9.0+1.1 to +16.9129 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Sharan37.628.6+9.0+4.9 to +13.1540
Hyundai Ioniq21.012.1+8.9+5.4 to +12.4523
Jaguar X-Type51.642.8+8.8+6.0 to +11.61,226
Mercedes-Benz Vito43.034.2+8.8+6.8 to +10.92,236
Fiat Bravo56.547.7+8.8+3.8 to +13.9375 (rough estimate)
Renault Trafic50.942.1+8.8+7.3 to +10.34,262
Mercedes-Benz CLK47.238.4+8.8+4.9 to +12.7623
Fiat Qubo42.133.4+8.8+0.6 to +17.0140 (rough estimate)
Rover Mini41.732.9+8.8+4.4 to +13.1492 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Lupo50.341.6+8.7+3.1 to +14.4304 (rough estimate)
Renault Laguna56.347.7+8.6+4.8 to +12.4659
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso57.849.3+8.5+2.9 to +14.1301 (rough estimate)
Renault Grand Scenic55.747.3+8.4+5.0 to +11.8828
Citroen C256.748.3+8.4+5.0 to +11.8806
Nissan 350Z35.627.2+8.3+2.3 to +14.4239 (rough estimate)
Alfa Romeo Giulietta36.828.5+8.3+4.9 to +11.7798
Peugeot 40654.846.5+8.3+2.1 to +14.4250 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 40754.346.0+8.2+4.4 to +12.1645
Jaguar I-Pace16.38.1+8.2+4.0 to +12.4295 (rough estimate)
Audi S328.820.8+8.1−0.1 to +16.3118 (rough estimate)
Nissan Terrano55.047.1+7.9+1.4 to +14.4229 (rough estimate)
Peugeot Bipper47.539.6+7.9+4.7 to +11.0984
Kia Sedona54.746.9+7.8+3.0 to +12.7413 (rough estimate)
Rover 4553.445.6+7.8+0.9 to +14.6206 (rough estimate)
Subaru Forester38.130.3+7.8+2.9 to +12.7378 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Colt50.642.8+7.7+4.7 to +10.81,028
Saab 9-346.839.2+7.7+5.4 to +9.91,962
Jaguar S-Type45.237.7+7.5+3.3 to +11.8535
Smart City-Coupe49.441.9+7.5+1.1 to +13.9237 (rough estimate)
Lexus RC18.110.7+7.4+0.7 to +14.2127 (rough estimate)
Chevrolet Aveo56.849.4+7.4+2.9 to +11.9470 (rough estimate)
Audi R818.310.9+7.3+0.2 to +14.4115 (rough estimate)
Rover 2549.342.0+7.3+1.3 to +13.2274 (rough estimate)
BMW M521.914.7+7.2−0.7 to +15.1105 (rough estimate)
Audi e-tron17.09.9+7.1−0.2 to +14.5100 (rough estimate)
Toyota Starlet42.735.6+7.1−2.5 to +16.6103 (rough estimate)
Ford Mondeo41.834.8+7.0+6.0 to +8.09,132
Honda Accord46.639.6+7.0+4.0 to +10.11,046
Suzuki Liana56.849.8+7.0+0.7 to +13.3243 (rough estimate)
Ford Tourneo30.623.6+7.0+2.4 to +11.5399 (rough estimate)
Citroen Xsara58.151.2+6.9+4.9 to +8.82,432
Vauxhall Movano44.938.1+6.8+1.7 to +11.8379 (rough estimate)
Nissan Primastar60.053.3+6.8+2.2 to +11.3453 (rough estimate)
Toyota MR242.335.6+6.8+2.5 to +11.0515
MG ZT47.640.8+6.7−1.4 to +14.9145 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Coupe55.148.4+6.7+1.3 to +12.1325 (rough estimate)
Toyota Proace37.430.7+6.7+1.9 to +11.5393 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 20754.547.8+6.7+5.6 to +7.87,441
Renault Modus56.349.7+6.6+2.8 to +10.4650
Mercedes-Benz E-Class28.021.5+6.5+5.2 to +7.74,963
Citroen Dispatch49.142.6+6.5+4.2 to +8.81,850
Renault Megane52.846.4+6.5+5.0 to +7.94,846
Toyota Avensis40.233.8+6.4+4.5 to +8.42,364
Peugeot 20656.550.1+6.4+4.8 to +8.03,577
Toyota Prius28.321.9+6.4+3.1 to +9.7725
Audi Q724.317.9+6.4+4.0 to +8.81,211
Ford Transit43.036.7+6.4+5.4 to +7.310,859
Volkswagen Eos39.633.2+6.3+2.0 to +10.6498 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Zafira45.138.8+6.3+5.3 to +7.48,700
Ford Fusion45.839.4+6.3+4.3 to +8.32,389
Land Rover Range Rover Velar21.515.2+6.3+3.2 to +9.4665
Citroen C-Crosser48.342.1+6.3−1.7 to +14.3151 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Wagon R50.344.1+6.2+2.8 to +9.7827
Peugeot Expert43.937.7+6.2+4.1 to +8.32,102
Saab 9-544.638.4+6.2+1.3 to +11.0406 (rough estimate)
Tesla Model S22.115.9+6.2−0.6 to +12.9145 (rough estimate)
Alfa Romeo GT51.044.9+6.2−1.9 to +14.3147 (rough estimate)
Chrysler Jeep Cherokee47.040.8+6.1−3.0 to +15.3115 (rough estimate)
Chrysler Crossfire39.032.9+6.1−3.2 to +15.5105 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Crafter36.129.9+6.1−2.4 to +14.7122 (rough estimate)
Citroen Saxo55.849.7+6.1+0.2 to +12.0276 (rough estimate)
Renault Grand Modus52.045.9+6.1−0.5 to +12.6225 (rough estimate)
Chevrolet Matiz54.348.3+6.0+1.9 to +10.2554
Renault Espace54.748.7+6.0−2.3 to +14.3139 (rough estimate)
Renault Grand Espace54.248.2+6.0−3.5 to +15.4107 (rough estimate)
Toyota Hilux38.032.0+6.0+4.0 to +7.92,336
Mercedes-Benz C-Class30.424.5+5.9+5.0 to +6.98,312
Fiat Fiorino44.538.6+5.9+0.2 to +11.7292 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Ignis30.924.9+5.9+2.8 to +9.0872
Renault Scenic50.844.9+5.9+3.8 to +7.92,267
Land Rover Range Rover29.323.4+5.9+4.4 to +7.33,705
Chevrolet Cruze43.838.0+5.8−0.5 to +12.2235 (rough estimate)
Daihatsu Terios45.539.6+5.8−1.8 to +13.5165 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz M-Class34.228.4+5.8+2.8 to +8.8995
Renault Kangoo51.846.1+5.7+3.7 to +7.82,317
Ford Escort33.527.8+5.7+1.5 to +9.9490 (rough estimate)
Toyota Hiace41.836.1+5.7+1.4 to +9.9519
MG 640.234.6+5.6−1.5 to +12.6189 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 500839.033.5+5.5+1.8 to +9.3646
Perodua Myvi34.528.9+5.5+0.7 to +10.4377 (rough estimate)
DS 343.738.4+5.4+3.9 to +6.94,191
Fiat Doblo40.335.0+5.4+3.3 to +7.52,078
Mitsubishi Shogun39.033.7+5.4+2.8 to +7.91,422
Nissan Navara38.032.7+5.3+3.7 to +7.03,323
SEAT Exeo36.531.3+5.2−1.1 to +11.6222 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Amarok26.221.0+5.2+2.0 to +8.3752
Volvo S4048.042.9+5.1+2.1 to +8.11,071
Peugeot 30838.633.5+5.1+3.8 to +6.45,734
MG MGF42.137.0+5.1+0.2 to +9.9404 (rough estimate)
Ford S-MAX39.334.3+5.0+3.0 to +7.12,138
Isuzu Rodeo49.644.6+5.0+0.7 to +9.4508
DS DS429.824.7+5.0−2.5 to +12.6141 (rough estimate)
Renault Clio48.843.9+4.9+4.0 to +5.811,840
Ford Focus37.832.9+4.8+4.3 to +5.429,796
Hyundai Kona16.111.3+4.8+2.2 to +7.5750
BMW X529.124.3+4.8+3.1 to +6.52,693
Fiat Grande Punto48.243.5+4.7−0.9 to +10.3309 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Beetle45.640.9+4.7+2.4 to +7.01,818
Land Rover Range Rover Sport25.821.1+4.7+3.4 to +5.94,632
Fiat Panda38.934.3+4.6+2.7 to +6.52,594
Chrysler PT53.148.5+4.6−4.6 to +13.8113 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Vivaro47.743.0+4.6+3.6 to +5.69,858
Nissan NV20045.641.0+4.6+0.8 to +8.3684
Suzuki Grand Vitara41.537.0+4.5+1.9 to +7.21,305
Kia Carens41.136.6+4.5+0.6 to +8.4620
Vauxhall Tigra53.048.6+4.5+0.2 to +8.7526
Peugeot 300832.628.1+4.5+3.0 to +5.94,006
Vauxhall Cascada26.221.7+4.4−3.9 to +12.8107 (rough estimate)
Land Rover Discovery33.328.9+4.4+3.4 to +5.48,197
BMW 7 Series24.420.0+4.4+0.4 to +8.4447 (rough estimate)
Chevrolet Spark47.943.5+4.4+0.3 to +8.4587
Renault Master38.333.9+4.3+0.8 to +7.9726
BMW 5 Series27.122.8+4.3+3.2 to +5.55,564
Vauxhall Corsavan50.946.6+4.3−0.7 to +9.3389 (rough estimate)
Jaguar F-Type13.39.0+4.3+1.4 to +7.2542
Audi A719.515.2+4.3+0.7 to +7.8477 (rough estimate)
Mazda 551.947.7+4.2−0.7 to +9.1397 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 10737.633.4+4.2+2.8 to +5.64,788
Seat Altea44.540.3+4.2+0.4 to +8.0656
Ford Fiesta37.533.4+4.1+3.7 to +4.643,712
Volvo S8036.131.9+4.1−0.6 to +8.8402 (rough estimate)
Peugeot Partner40.836.7+4.1+2.8 to +5.55,270
Chrysler Jeep Grand45.141.0+4.1−4.4 to +12.6133 (rough estimate)
Nissan X-Trail33.829.7+4.1+2.5 to +5.73,281
Vauxhall Signum51.147.0+4.1−1.1 to +9.3364 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Fox49.445.4+4.0+0.9 to +7.2989
Peugeot 50831.627.6+4.0+0.4 to +7.7624
Toyota RAV430.426.4+4.0+2.5 to +5.43,819
Toyota Yaris33.129.1+3.9+3.1 to +4.811,201
Volkswagen Scirocco32.128.2+3.9+1.8 to +6.01,876
Volkswagen Caravelle39.635.7+3.9−0.4 to +8.1513
Mercedes-Benz CLS28.725.0+3.7+0.1 to +7.3616
Iveco Daily38.935.2+3.7−4.3 to +11.7144 (rough estimate)
Porsche Boxster22.418.7+3.7+1.2 to +6.21,040
Tesla Model 319.615.9+3.7−0.4 to +7.7367 (rough estimate)
Jaguar XJ28.624.9+3.7+0.8 to +6.5977
Volkswagen Passat34.530.8+3.7+2.6 to +4.87,017
BMW X620.917.2+3.6−0.8 to +8.1321 (rough estimate)
Citroen C441.437.8+3.6+2.4 to +4.86,665
Toyota C-HR16.212.6+3.6+1.3 to +5.81,045
Volkswagen Caddy34.330.7+3.5+2.1 to +5.04,155
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter31.828.3+3.5+0.2 to +6.9751
Ford Ranger33.329.7+3.5+2.0 to +5.13,495
Vauxhall Combo46.342.7+3.5+2.3 to +4.85,970
Suzuki SX432.228.8+3.5+1.3 to +5.61,840
Citroen C4 Grand Picasso27.824.3+3.5−0.6 to +7.5479 (rough estimate)
Volvo V5047.043.6+3.4+1.0 to +5.91,611
Mazda 633.630.2+3.4+1.5 to +5.42,274
Isuzu Trooper44.140.7+3.4−1.6 to +8.4383 (rough estimate)
Fiat 50033.229.8+3.4+2.4 to +4.49,252
Renault Koleos33.630.2+3.4−4.5 to +11.3137 (rough estimate)
Peugeot RCZ35.432.0+3.4−0.8 to +7.5517
Jaguar F-Pace17.514.2+3.4+1.5 to +5.31,556
Kia Rio33.029.6+3.3+1.7 to +5.02,989
Land Rover Defender36.333.0+3.3+1.8 to +4.83,918
Audi A624.721.4+3.3+2.0 to +4.54,607
Toyota Verso28.925.7+3.2−0.9 to +7.4463 (rough estimate)
Ford Edge16.713.5+3.2−1.7 to +8.1227 (rough estimate)
Ford Transit Connect40.637.4+3.2+1.9 to +4.55,518
Land Rover Freelander36.633.5+3.1+2.1 to +4.28,099
Peugeot 20538.735.6+3.1−4.9 to +11.1142 (rough estimate)
MGB25.122.0+3.1−2.6 to +8.8223 (rough estimate)
Hyundai i80039.936.8+3.1−2.8 to +9.0263 (rough estimate)
Mazda 334.031.0+3.0+1.5 to +4.63,512
Jaguar XF26.223.2+3.0+1.7 to +4.34,288
Nissan Micra39.636.6+3.0+1.9 to +4.27,113
Volkswagen Transporter35.832.8+3.0+2.0 to +4.18,128
BMW 3 Series29.326.3+3.0+2.3 to +3.715,021
MG TF35.832.8+3.0−0.5 to +6.5740
Vauxhall Astra38.335.3+3.0+2.5 to +3.534,420
Toyota Corolla36.333.4+3.0+0.9 to +5.02,188
Toyota Aygo26.423.4+3.0+1.9 to +4.07,282
Audi A430.727.7+3.0+2.0 to +3.99,424
Honda S200023.420.5+2.9−4.1 to +9.9141 (rough estimate)
Rover 7547.644.7+2.9−1.1 to +6.9594
Ford Mustang18.515.7+2.8−1.8 to +7.5270 (rough estimate)
Kia Picanto31.929.0+2.8+1.5 to +4.15,040
Mitsubishi ASX22.820.0+2.8−0.0 to +5.6838
Mercedes-Benz SLK28.425.7+2.8+0.8 to +4.81,965
Daihatsu Sirion37.835.1+2.7−2.0 to +7.5407 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Santa Fe36.633.9+2.7+0.1 to +5.21,394
Nissan Pulsar21.719.1+2.7−1.0 to +6.3497 (rough estimate)
Nissan Pixo34.632.0+2.6−1.3 to +6.5578
Audi A522.920.3+2.6+1.2 to +4.03,520
BMW M212.710.2+2.5−2.8 to +7.8150 (rough estimate)
Volvo C3041.639.1+2.5−0.4 to +5.41,114
Jaguar E-Pace14.111.6+2.4−0.3 to +5.2626
Jeep Cherokee35.433.0+2.4−1.7 to +6.5520
Peugeot Boxer29.326.9+2.4+0.6 to +4.12,611
Ford Ka35.933.5+2.3+1.2 to +3.57,258
Audi A121.819.5+2.3+1.3 to +3.36,545
Citroen DS440.938.7+2.3−2.5 to +7.1403 (rough estimate)
Mazda MX-528.826.6+2.3+0.6 to +3.92,969
Suzuki Alto34.232.0+2.3+0.1 to +4.41,875
Toyota Urban Cruiser28.426.1+2.3−4.9 to +9.4155 (rough estimate)
Toyota GT8615.913.6+2.3−2.4 to +7.0233 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Carry47.144.9+2.3−7.4 to +11.9104 (rough estimate)
Lexus UX8.15.8+2.2−1.0 to +5.5272 (rough estimate)
Volvo XC9031.829.6+2.2+0.1 to +4.41,851
Jeep Renegade21.118.9+2.2−1.4 to +5.8493 (rough estimate)
MINI Roadster19.817.6+2.2−4.0 to +8.3162 (rough estimate)
Nissan Juke28.426.3+2.2+1.2 to +3.28,046
Vauxhall Corsa39.437.3+2.2+1.7 to +2.733,465
Volkswagen Polo35.333.1+2.2+1.4 to +3.013,986
Land Rover 8835.933.7+2.2−5.7 to +10.0145 (rough estimate)
Audi A817.515.3+2.2−1.7 to +6.1366 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi L20035.533.3+2.1+0.6 to +3.73,642
Toyota Auris26.824.6+2.1+0.6 to +3.63,377
Kia ProCeed31.229.1+2.1−4.8 to +9.1173 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz SL19.217.0+2.1−1.1 to +5.3595
Peugeot 20826.424.3+2.1+0.9 to +3.35,357
Mitsubishi Space Star56.854.7+2.1−6.4 to +10.6132 (rough estimate)
Audi TT27.125.0+2.1+0.8 to +3.44,578
Citroen C537.535.4+2.1−1.1 to +5.2909
Hyundai ix3531.529.5+2.0−0.3 to +4.31,581
Audi Q210.88.8+2.0+0.2 to +3.81,114
MINI Hatch29.127.1+1.9+1.3 to +2.620,571
Citroen Berlingo43.141.1+1.9+0.7 to +3.26,382
Vauxhall Insignia31.629.7+1.9+1.0 to +2.810,877
Volkswagen Touran36.134.2+1.9−0.4 to +4.11,748
Audi A327.725.9+1.9+1.1 to +2.614,089
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque17.916.0+1.9+0.8 to +2.95,255
Toyota iQ23.821.9+1.8−2.3 to +6.0408 (rough estimate)
Fiat Tipo25.023.2+1.8−3.3 to +6.9276 (rough estimate)
Renault Zoe25.123.3+1.8−3.3 to +6.9275 (rough estimate)
Volvo V4027.225.4+1.8+0.5 to +3.04,839
Jaguar XK25.023.3+1.7−0.8 to +4.31,079
Citroen C129.527.8+1.7+0.6 to +2.96,528
Land Rover Discovery Sport18.817.1+1.7+0.6 to +2.94,173
Alfa Romeo Giulia16.714.9+1.7−4.8 to +8.3126 (rough estimate)
Nissan Qashqai30.428.7+1.7+1.0 to +2.514,564
Volkswagen Golf30.128.4+1.7+1.2 to +2.324,187
Talbot Express49.748.0+1.7−3.9 to +7.3308 (rough estimate)
Volvo C7041.740.0+1.7−3.3 to +6.7381 (rough estimate)
Citroen C337.535.8+1.7+0.7 to +2.78,791
Kia Sorento33.832.2+1.7−0.4 to +3.72,028
Suzuki Splash33.732.0+1.6−1.5 to +4.8879
Mitsubishi Eclipse13.812.2+1.6−3.9 to +7.1152 (rough estimate)
Porsche Cayman13.111.5+1.6−1.9 to +5.2351 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen CC25.123.5+1.6−2.6 to +5.8403 (rough estimate)
Ford C-MAX29.828.2+1.6+0.2 to +2.94,438
Suzuki Swift30.528.9+1.6+0.2 to +3.04,131
Audi A246.945.3+1.6−3.4 to +6.6386 (rough estimate)
Skoda Superb22.320.7+1.6+0.1 to +3.12,935
Nissan Leaf19.317.7+1.6−1.4 to +4.5694
BMW M318.316.7+1.6−2.0 to +5.1454 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen up!18.917.4+1.6+0.2 to +2.93,256
Jaguar XE19.317.8+1.6−0.4 to +3.51,569
Great Wall Steed40.739.2+1.5−4.9 to +7.9231 (rough estimate)
Alfa Romeo Spider33.632.1+1.5−7.0 to +10.0119 (rough estimate)
Lexus IS25.524.0+1.5−0.8 to +3.81,351
Renault Twingo35.634.2+1.5−1.9 to +4.9780
Audi Q516.915.5+1.5+0.1 to +2.82,864
SsangYong Rodius39.237.7+1.5−7.3 to +10.2120 (rough estimate)
Audi Q315.914.5+1.4+0.2 to +2.73,323
BMW 1 Series25.123.7+1.4+0.6 to +2.211,539
Bentley Continental10.99.5+1.3−2.8 to +5.4221 (rough estimate)
Chevrolet Captiva48.046.7+1.3−5.2 to +7.8229 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz B-Class27.125.8+1.3−0.9 to +3.41,664
BMW M413.912.7+1.3−2.4 to +4.9344 (rough estimate)
Jeep Wrangler29.528.2+1.2−6.6 to +9.1129 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Outlander22.621.4+1.2−0.7 to +3.11,853
Skoda Octavia26.124.9+1.2+0.3 to +2.19,338
Porsche Cayenne17.916.7+1.2−1.9 to +4.3588
Mercedes-Benz SLC12.711.5+1.1−2.5 to +4.8316 (rough estimate)
Volvo S9013.011.9+1.1−3.6 to +5.8200 (rough estimate)
Volvo S6031.730.6+1.1−1.7 to +3.91,055
Hyundai i4026.725.6+1.0−2.0 to +4.1813
Suzuki Jimny32.631.7+0.9−2.6 to +4.4696
Seat Ibiza33.632.8+0.8−0.3 to +1.87,808
Volkswagen California17.516.7+0.8−4.7 to +6.2189 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 200822.621.9+0.7−0.9 to +2.32,650
Renault Kadjar19.018.3+0.7−1.2 to +2.61,612
Vauxhall Meriva37.536.8+0.7−0.6 to +2.05,530
Ford Transit Courier29.028.3+0.7−2.7 to +4.1675
BMW Z335.034.3+0.7−3.0 to +4.4649
Citroen C3 Picasso24.724.0+0.7−4.2 to +5.5304 (rough estimate)
Mazda 230.229.6+0.6−0.8 to +2.13,879
Volvo V6021.921.3+0.6−1.5 to +2.61,589
Mercedes-Benz GLC11.911.4+0.5−1.3 to +2.41,218
Lexus GS22.021.4+0.5−4.1 to +5.2305 (rough estimate)
BMW 4 Series14.914.4+0.5−0.8 to +1.82,763
Volvo V7038.137.6+0.5−1.5 to +2.52,327
Porsche Panamera12.812.3+0.5−6.0 to +6.9102 (rough estimate)
Citroen Nemo40.340.0+0.4−3.2 to +4.0714
Volkswagen T-Roc9.39.0+0.3−1.6 to +2.2884
Ford Kuga20.119.7+0.3−0.6 to +1.27,367
Fiat 500L30.730.4+0.3−3.1 to +3.7717
BMW 6 Series21.421.1+0.3−2.9 to +3.4655
Lexus NX8.78.5+0.3−1.7 to +2.2836
Nissan Note33.733.5+0.2−1.2 to +1.64,380
Mazda CX-516.716.6+0.1−1.6 to +1.81,859
BMW X116.516.4+0.1−1.3 to +1.52,728
Volkswagen Tiguan17.917.8+0.1−0.8 to +1.16,475
Porsche 91113.313.2+0.1−2.0 to +2.11,058
Volvo XC409.89.8−0.0−1.8 to +1.81,080
Chrysler Ypsilon34.934.9−0.0−8.4 to +8.3126 (rough estimate)
Kia Sportage22.422.5−0.0−0.9 to +0.98,662
Kia Niro11.411.5−0.1−2.3 to +2.0842
Fiat 500X17.918.1−0.2−3.6 to +3.3486 (rough estimate)
Seat Mii19.519.7−0.2−3.3 to +2.9630
BMW i311.411.6−0.3−3.2 to +2.7440 (rough estimate)
Skoda Fabia29.029.2−0.3−1.1 to +0.610,075
Vauxhall Antara39.439.7−0.3−3.2 to +2.61,106
Ford Transit Custom20.721.0−0.3−2.1 to +1.51,978
Vauxhall Adam24.624.9−0.3−2.2 to +1.62,030
Skoda Citigo17.017.4−0.3−2.0 to +1.31,897
Dacia Sandero27.427.8−0.4−2.2 to +1.52,307
BMW X320.821.1−0.4−1.9 to +1.12,874
Fiat Ducato26.727.1−0.4−1.7 to +1.04,283
Ford Tourneo Connect20.120.4−0.4−4.8 to +4.1314 (rough estimate)
Hyundai i3031.732.1−0.4−2.1 to +1.32,788
Peugeot 10815.115.4−0.4−1.9 to +1.22,058
Lexus RX19.720.1−0.4−2.8 to +2.01,039
Vauxhall Agila34.835.2−0.4−2.5 to +1.72,005
Seat Leon23.724.1−0.4−1.4 to +0.66,986
Hyundai i2024.525.0−0.5−1.8 to +0.93,908
BMW X413.814.3−0.5−4.2 to +3.2333 (rough estimate)
Jeep Grand Cherokee25.726.3−0.6−5.1 to +4.0350 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz GLA11.912.5−0.6−2.3 to +1.11,422
Kia Venga23.824.4−0.6−2.8 to +1.61,464
Volvo XC6018.619.2−0.6−1.8 to +0.64,051
Hyundai ix2024.124.6−0.6−3.4 to +2.3865
Suzuki Vitara13.714.3−0.6−2.4 to +1.11,487
SEAT Toledo30.030.6−0.6−6.7 to +5.4220 (rough estimate)
Dacia Logan25.826.5−0.7−4.5 to +3.2492 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Touareg23.223.9−0.7−2.9 to +1.41,544
Skoda Roomster30.131.0−0.9−3.9 to +2.1911
Abarth 50030.531.4−0.9−7.3 to +5.5200 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz A-Class20.521.4−0.9−1.8 to +0.07,311
MG GS17.218.1−0.9−6.8 to +4.9163 (rough estimate)
Lotus Elise15.116.0−1.0−6.1 to +4.2186 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Tucson16.817.8−1.0−2.3 to +0.42,943
Kia Ceed30.731.7−1.0−2.4 to +0.44,315
Lexus CT14.115.1−1.0−3.0 to +1.01,134
Volkswagen T-Cross8.99.9−1.0−4.9 to +2.9203 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Baleno19.020.0−1.0−6.1 to +4.0237 (rough estimate)
Jeep Compass24.125.2−1.1−8.2 to +6.0141 (rough estimate)
Porsche Macan7.18.2−1.1−3.7 to +1.5367 (rough estimate)
Ford Grand C-MAX27.328.4−1.1−3.9 to +1.7963
Skoda Rapid20.221.3−1.1−3.8 to +1.5893
Honda Civic33.034.1−1.1−2.0 to −0.311,442
Kia Soul26.327.4−1.2−4.0 to +1.7921
Volvo XC7028.629.8−1.2−4.2 to +1.8874
Ford B-MAX22.623.8−1.2−2.9 to +0.52,315
Smart Roadster31.432.6−1.2−9.5 to +7.1121 (rough estimate)
SsangYong Rexton36.838.0−1.2−6.0 to +3.5402 (rough estimate)
Dacia Duster23.224.4−1.2−3.2 to +0.71,863
Abarth 59517.218.4−1.3−4.5 to +2.0524
Mercedes-Benz CLA16.417.8−1.3−3.6 to +0.91,029
Smart Fortwo25.927.3−1.3−3.3 to +0.61,939
Skoda Yeti17.018.4−1.3−2.6 to −0.13,607
Citroen Relay35.336.7−1.3−5.0 to +2.3668
Morris Minor25.026.4−1.4−9.3 to +6.5116 (rough estimate)
MG 320.021.4−1.4−3.7 to +0.81,276
Citroen C4 Cactus20.822.2−1.5−4.8 to +1.9573
Mazda CX-310.311.8−1.5−3.9 to +0.9631
Renault Captur17.919.5−1.6−2.8 to −0.43,980
Subaru Outback25.527.1−1.6−7.5 to +4.2212 (rough estimate)
MINI Paceman12.614.2−1.7−5.7 to +2.3263 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz GLE9.611.3−1.7−4.4 to +1.0469 (rough estimate)
TVR Chimaera14.015.7−1.7−8.5 to +5.1100 (rough estimate)
Mazda Bongo43.845.5−1.8−8.5 to +5.0208 (rough estimate)
Hyundai i1023.024.8−1.8−2.8 to −0.87,181
Volvo V9012.314.2−1.9−5.0 to +1.1448 (rough estimate)
Ford Puma13.014.9−1.9−4.7 to +0.9561
MINI Clubman13.615.6−2.0−4.2 to +0.3917
Nissan Pathfinder44.446.4−2.0−7.3 to +3.3340 (rough estimate)
BMW Z422.024.2−2.2−4.5 to −0.01,346
Vauxhall Grandland11.113.4−2.3−4.1 to −0.41,152
BMW X212.915.2−2.3−5.8 to +1.2356 (rough estimate)
Citroen C3 Aircross10.312.6−2.4−4.9 to +0.2564
Vauxhall Mokka19.021.4−2.4−3.3 to −1.68,056
MINI Countryman12.915.3−2.4−3.7 to −1.12,685
Skoda Kodiaq7.910.3−2.4−4.1 to −0.7976
Peugeot 10644.446.9−2.5−8.1 to +3.1304 (rough estimate)
Chevrolet Orlando37.640.1−2.5−10.3 to +5.3149 (rough estimate)
Ford EcoSport16.218.7−2.6−4.1 to −1.02,147
Daihatsu Fourtrak38.841.6−2.7−11.4 to +6.0121 (rough estimate)
MG ZR38.541.3−2.8−11.4 to +5.9122 (rough estimate)
Smart Forfour21.924.8−3.0−5.8 to −0.1818
Seat Alhambra24.827.9−3.1−6.2 to +0.0746
Kia Optima16.119.2−3.1−6.7 to +0.5404 (rough estimate)
Honda CR-V23.126.3−3.2−4.2 to −2.37,885
Skoda Karoq6.69.8−3.3−4.7 to −1.81,173
Honda Jazz22.025.3−3.3−4.1 to −2.510,443
Mitsubishi Mirage13.116.5−3.4−7.0 to +0.2337 (rough estimate)
Aston Martin V87.110.6−3.5−8.3 to +1.2113 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Crossland9.913.5−3.5−5.6 to −1.5796
Vauxhall Viva9.913.7−3.7−5.6 to −1.91,035
MG HS6.410.2−3.8−8.1 to +0.5125 (rough estimate)
Honda HR-V10.614.5−3.9−5.7 to −2.11,147
Seat Ateca7.211.1−3.9−5.3 to −2.41,231
Suzuki Celerio9.013.1−4.1−5.9 to −2.3978
Kia Stonic6.310.4−4.1−6.2 to −2.1540
Kia XCeed8.012.4−4.4−8.1 to −0.7213 (rough estimate)
SsangYong Musso32.437.0−4.6−12.2 to +3.1148 (rough estimate)
Skoda Kamiq5.810.4−4.6−7.6 to −1.6242 (rough estimate)
MG ZS10.515.3−4.7−6.8 to −2.6817
Aston Martin DB95.910.9−5.0−9.6 to −0.3101 (rough estimate)
SsangYong Tivoli18.724.0−5.3−9.4 to −1.3358 (rough estimate)
Seat Arona7.813.2−5.4−7.0 to −3.71,033
Citroen C4 Picasso15.220.6−5.4−9.6 to −1.2289 (rough estimate)
Ford Tourneo Custom12.217.8−5.6−9.4 to −1.8287 (rough estimate)
Nissan Figaro34.440.0−5.6−13.1 to +1.8157 (rough estimate)
SsangYong Korando24.430.1−5.7−8.8 to −2.6763
Jaguar XJS17.923.6−5.7−12.2 to +0.8134 (rough estimate)
Honda CR-Z14.520.9−6.4−12.8 to +0.0117 (rough estimate)
SEAT Tarraco7.914.6−6.7−10.9 to −2.5164 (rough estimate)
Skoda Scala1.911.0−9.2−11.8 to −6.6107 (rough estimate)
Citroen 2CV21.131.1−10.0−16.1 to −3.9175 (rough estimate)
Honda Insight13.226.9−13.7−18.8 to −8.6167 (rough estimate)

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,048,803 (initial tests in LN) · 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