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Which cars fail their MOT most in London SW (SW)?

In the London SW (SW) postcode area, 452 models had 100 or more initial MOT tests (first attempts) in 2019–2024 (919,578 tests). The Citroen 2CV fails most above its own rate elsewhere in Britain: 60.0% here against 30.8% (+29.2 points, 95% interval +20.9 to +37.5; a rough estimate from 135 tests here). The Peugeot Expert does best against its own rate (−22.3 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 London SW (SW)

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.

London SW (SW): 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
Citroen 2CV60.030.8+29.2+20.9 to +37.5135 (rough estimate)
LTI TX461.837.6+24.2+22.2 to +26.12,485
Maserati Levante26.912.8+14.1+8.5 to +19.6253 (rough estimate)
Aston Martin Vantage20.77.8+13.0+6.2 to +19.7140 (rough estimate)
LEVC TX22.110.1+12.0+10.4 to +13.52,819
Ferrari F43019.27.4+11.9+4.3 to +19.5104 (rough estimate)
Bentley Arnage26.114.9+11.2+4.7 to +17.8176 (rough estimate)
Aston Martin V820.410.5+9.9+3.3 to +16.4147 (rough estimate)
Porsche 91122.813.1+9.7+8.3 to +11.03,602
Rolls-Royce Phantom14.95.3+9.6+3.7 to +15.5141 (rough estimate)
Ford Escort36.627.8+8.8+2.9 to +14.8254 (rough estimate)
Ferrari California15.36.8+8.5+4.1 to +13.0261 (rough estimate)
Lamborghini Urus13.04.5+8.5+1.8 to +15.2100 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz G-Class24.115.7+8.5+2.4 to +14.5199 (rough estimate)
Saab 90047.038.7+8.2+0.5 to +15.9164 (rough estimate)
Ferrari Portofino12.54.9+7.6+1.8 to +13.4128 (rough estimate)
Audi S328.220.7+7.5+0.7 to +14.3170 (rough estimate)
Lexus SC30.923.6+7.3−0.9 to +15.5123 (rough estimate)
Porsche Cayman18.711.4+7.2+4.2 to +10.3643
Porsche Cayenne23.716.6+7.1+5.6 to +8.63,178
Jaguar XK30.323.2+7.1+3.8 to +10.3765
Ford Puma21.914.9+7.0+2.6 to +11.4342 (rough estimate)
Bentley Continental16.39.3+7.0+5.7 to +8.42,909
Mercedes-Benz G18.111.1+7.0+1.9 to +12.1227 (rough estimate)
Porsche Boxster25.618.7+6.9+4.4 to +9.51,132
Jaguar E-Pace18.511.6+6.9+2.7 to +11.1330 (rough estimate)
Rover Mini39.732.9+6.8+2.5 to +11.0504
Mitsubishi Mirage23.216.4+6.7+0.5 to +13.0177 (rough estimate)
Ferrari GTC4Lusso10.74.0+6.7+1.6 to +11.8149 (rough estimate)
BMW X221.815.2+6.6+1.7 to +11.6266 (rough estimate)
Toyota MR242.235.6+6.6−0.8 to +14.0173 (rough estimate)
Audi S425.919.6+6.3−2.0 to +14.6108 (rough estimate)
Jaguar F-Type15.29.0+6.2+2.4 to +10.0349 (rough estimate)
Chrysler Jeep Grand46.941.0+5.9−1.5 to +13.3175 (rough estimate)
Bentley Flying12.36.5+5.9+2.7 to +9.0438 (rough estimate)
Bentley Bentayga10.64.7+5.9+3.6 to +8.1755
Maserati Ghibli22.416.7+5.7+0.9 to +10.5290 (rough estimate)
Porsche Panamera17.912.2+5.7+2.0 to +9.3430 (rough estimate)
BMW M520.314.7+5.6−0.0 to +11.2197 (rough estimate)
Lexus RX25.420.0+5.4+4.0 to +6.74,129
Vauxhall Crossland18.813.4+5.3+2.0 to +8.6528
Audi RS422.317.1+5.3−2.8 to +13.4103 (rough estimate)
Volvo XC7035.029.8+5.2−1.4 to +11.8203 (rough estimate)
Porsche Macan13.28.1+5.1+3.6 to +6.61,974
Lexus CT20.115.0+5.0+3.2 to +6.91,829
Vauxhall Grandland18.313.3+5.0+2.2 to +7.8725
Aston Martin DB915.810.8+5.0+0.2 to +9.8221 (rough estimate)
Subaru Forester35.330.3+5.0+0.1 to +9.8371 (rough estimate)
Mazda MX-531.426.5+4.9+2.6 to +7.21,550
Mitsubishi ASX24.820.0+4.8+0.9 to +8.8455 (rough estimate)
Ford EcoSport23.418.7+4.7+2.3 to +7.11,210
Mercedes-Benz SL21.717.0+4.6+2.2 to +7.11,131
Vauxhall Viva18.213.6+4.5+1.4 to +7.7588
Nissan e-NV20029.525.0+4.5−1.8 to +10.9200 (rough estimate)
Citroen C4 Cactus26.722.2+4.5−1.2 to +10.1236 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz GLS16.412.0+4.4−0.4 to +9.2232 (rough estimate)
Audi R815.310.9+4.3−0.6 to +9.3203 (rough estimate)
Renault Zoe27.523.3+4.2−0.2 to +8.7396 (rough estimate)
Ferrari 59912.18.0+4.1−1.8 to +9.9124 (rough estimate)
Volvo V7041.637.6+4.0+1.5 to +6.51,516
Jeep Grand Cherokee30.226.2+3.9−0.3 to +8.2454 (rough estimate)
Subaru Outback31.027.1+3.9−2.3 to +10.1213 (rough estimate)
BMW Z428.124.2+3.9+1.5 to +6.31,389
Rover 2545.942.0+3.9−5.5 to +13.2109 (rough estimate)
Subaru Legacy41.337.5+3.8−2.4 to +10.1242 (rough estimate)
Volvo S8035.632.0+3.7−2.5 to +9.9230 (rough estimate)
Honda S200024.120.5+3.6−3.3 to +10.6145 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Vitara17.914.3+3.5+0.4 to +6.6594
Seat Mii23.319.7+3.5−1.5 to +8.6271 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Touareg27.323.9+3.4+1.1 to +5.71,450
MG 324.821.4+3.4−4.9 to +11.6105 (rough estimate)
Alfa Romeo 14750.547.1+3.4−3.4 to +10.2210 (rough estimate)
Maserati Quattroporte24.621.3+3.3−2.2 to +8.8244 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz SLC14.811.5+3.3−1.3 to +7.8237 (rough estimate)
Rover 7548.044.8+3.2−4.2 to +10.7175 (rough estimate)
Smart Forfour28.024.8+3.2+0.5 to +5.91,071
Hyundai ix2027.724.6+3.1−1.4 to +7.6386 (rough estimate)
Jeep Compass28.225.2+3.0−2.8 to +8.8234 (rough estimate)
Audi A718.215.2+2.9−0.5 to +6.3501
Maserati GranCabrio18.715.8+2.9−4.6 to +10.4107 (rough estimate)
BMW i314.311.6+2.8+1.2 to +4.32,016
BMW Z337.034.3+2.8−2.7 to +8.2305 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 30648.946.1+2.8−3.3 to +8.8262 (rough estimate)
MINI Clubman18.215.6+2.7+0.1 to +5.2900
Tesla Model X18.716.1+2.7−0.2 to +5.5727
Mercedes-Benz A-Class24.021.4+2.6+1.8 to +3.410,448
Maserati GranTurismo20.117.5+2.6−2.0 to +7.2304 (rough estimate)
Toyota Alphard28.926.4+2.5−4.6 to +9.6156 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen California19.216.7+2.5−3.9 to +8.9146 (rough estimate)
Abarth 59520.918.4+2.5−0.5 to +5.5704
Toyota C-HR15.112.6+2.5+0.9 to +4.02,003
Mercedes-Benz GLE13.711.3+2.5+0.4 to +4.51,063
Smart Fortwo29.727.2+2.4+0.8 to +4.03,028
Lexus NX10.78.5+2.3+0.3 to +4.2951
Hyundai i1026.924.8+2.2+0.7 to +3.73,313
MINI Countryman17.415.3+2.1+1.0 to +3.24,627
Skoda Karoq11.89.8+2.0−0.5 to +4.5636
Lexus LS24.322.5+1.8−4.1 to +7.7206 (rough estimate)
MINI Paceman15.914.2+1.7−3.6 to +7.1182 (rough estimate)
Jeep Wrangler29.928.2+1.7−2.7 to +6.1422 (rough estimate)
Skoda Citigo19.017.4+1.7−0.9 to +4.2883
Toyota iQ23.621.9+1.6−1.0 to +4.31,002
BMW X322.721.1+1.6+0.4 to +2.84,680
Volkswagen T-Cross11.49.9+1.6−1.8 to +4.9350 (rough estimate)
Kia Ceed33.331.7+1.6−1.2 to +4.31,130
Hyundai Kona12.811.3+1.5−2.6 to +5.6257 (rough estimate)
Ford Tourneo Connect21.920.4+1.5−4.1 to +7.1210 (rough estimate)
Ford B-MAX25.223.8+1.5−1.2 to +4.11,070
Audi A816.815.3+1.4−1.6 to +4.5573
Suzuki Swift30.328.9+1.4−0.7 to +3.51,857
Citroen Relay38.036.7+1.4−5.6 to +8.4184 (rough estimate)
Audi Q516.815.5+1.4+0.5 to +2.36,648
Suzuki Celerio14.513.1+1.4−4.1 to +6.8159 (rough estimate)
BMW I811.610.3+1.3−3.3 to +5.9190 (rough estimate)
Jaguar XF24.523.2+1.3−1.1 to +3.61,333
Fiat Ducato28.327.1+1.2−3.8 to +6.3304 (rough estimate)
BMW 4 Series15.614.4+1.2−0.0 to +2.53,321
Seat Ateca12.311.1+1.2−2.2 to +4.6350 (rough estimate)
MINI Hatch28.327.1+1.2+0.7 to +1.728,815
Jaguar XJ26.024.9+1.1−1.9 to +4.1823
Hyundai i2026.025.0+1.0−1.1 to +3.11,619
Honda HR-V15.514.5+1.0−1.7 to +3.7711
Audi TT26.025.0+1.0−0.4 to +2.43,621
Mercedes-Benz R-Class31.730.8+1.0−8.0 to +10.0104 (rough estimate)
Citroen C128.727.8+0.9−1.1 to +2.91,992
Bentley Mulsanne10.79.8+0.9−1.7 to +3.6569
Mercedes-Benz GL21.520.6+0.9−3.0 to +4.8437 (rough estimate)
Audi Q718.817.9+0.8−0.5 to +2.23,147
Jaguar S-Type38.637.7+0.8−4.1 to +5.7376 (rough estimate)
Jaguar XE18.617.8+0.8−2.2 to +3.8662
Audi Q29.68.8+0.8−0.6 to +2.21,732
Seat Arona13.913.1+0.8−3.8 to +5.3223 (rough estimate)
Mazda 230.329.6+0.7−1.4 to +2.81,880
Daihatsu Sirion35.835.1+0.6−6.4 to +7.6179 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz 30025.725.1+0.6−4.8 to +6.0253 (rough estimate)
Kia Picanto29.629.1+0.6−1.4 to +2.62,001
Toyota Aygo24.023.4+0.6−0.5 to +1.75,883
Ferrari 4586.35.7+0.6−2.2 to +3.3302 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Eclipse12.812.2+0.6−4.8 to +5.9149 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 10816.015.4+0.5−1.3 to +2.31,604
Audi A621.921.4+0.5−0.7 to +1.65,029
BMW 6 Series21.521.1+0.4−2.1 to +2.81,108
Nissan Micra37.036.6+0.4−0.7 to +1.48,146
Hyundai Tucson18.217.8+0.4−2.0 to +2.71,052
BMW 8 Series18.418.1+0.3−7.2 to +7.8103 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen T-Roc9.39.0+0.3−1.2 to +1.91,336
Jaguar F-Pace14.514.2+0.3−1.9 to +2.41,041
Ferrari 8124.03.8+0.2−3.3 to +3.8124 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Mokka21.621.4+0.2−1.1 to +1.54,073
Renault Kadjar18.518.3+0.2−2.6 to +3.0734
Mercedes-Benz CLA17.917.8+0.2−1.9 to +2.31,310
Volvo XC6019.419.2+0.2−1.3 to +1.62,754
Volvo XC4010.09.8+0.1−2.2 to +2.5622
Volkswagen up!17.517.4+0.1−1.0 to +1.34,279
Skoda Kodiaq10.410.3+0.1−1.7 to +1.91,145
Fiat 500X18.118.1+0.1−2.5 to +2.7849
BMW M316.816.7+0.1−2.7 to +2.8703
Jeep Renegade18.918.9−0.0−3.0 to +3.0667
Ford Transit Custom21.021.0−0.0−2.1 to +2.01,500
Volvo V9014.114.2−0.1−4.5 to +4.4234 (rough estimate)
Dacia Logan26.426.5−0.1−7.8 to +7.7125 (rough estimate)
MG MGF37.037.0−0.1−8.8 to +8.6119 (rough estimate)
Tesla Model S15.815.9−0.1−2.4 to +2.2973
Peugeot RCZ31.932.1−0.2−7.3 to +7.0163 (rough estimate)
Honda Jazz25.125.3−0.2−1.0 to +0.611,149
Mercedes-Benz GT7.07.2−0.2−4.9 to +4.5114 (rough estimate)
BMW 1 Series23.523.7−0.2−0.9 to +0.513,183
Mercedes-Benz SLK25.525.7−0.2−2.4 to +1.91,546
BMW 3 Series26.026.3−0.3−0.9 to +0.321,285
Mercedes-Benz GLA12.212.5−0.3−1.7 to +1.12,196
Kia Rio29.329.7−0.3−3.0 to +2.31,128
Citroen C535.135.5−0.3−5.0 to +4.3407 (rough estimate)
Ford C-MAX27.928.2−0.4−2.4 to +1.71,865
Vauxhall Adam24.524.9−0.4−4.1 to +3.3527
Ford Mustang15.315.7−0.4−4.8 to +3.9262 (rough estimate)
Nissan 350Z26.827.3−0.4−8.3 to +7.4123 (rough estimate)
Nissan Pulsar18.619.1−0.5−5.1 to +4.1274 (rough estimate)
Ford Kuga19.219.8−0.5−2.2 to +1.22,136
Jaguar I-Pace7.68.1−0.5−4.2 to +3.2197 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Fox44.945.4−0.6−3.9 to +2.7874
Chrysler Grand Cherokee43.544.1−0.6−5.1 to +3.9469 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz GLC10.811.4−0.6−1.8 to +0.62,647
Jeep Cherokee32.433.0−0.6−5.5 to +4.2361 (rough estimate)
Volvo S6029.930.6−0.6−4.9 to +3.6451 (rough estimate)
Ferrari 4883.84.4−0.7−3.3 to +1.9213 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 200821.221.9−0.7−2.4 to +1.02,121
Kia Soul26.727.4−0.7−6.4 to +4.9236 (rough estimate)
Skoda Fabia28.529.2−0.8−2.0 to +0.55,038
Suzuki Alto31.232.0−0.8−4.2 to +2.5735
BMW M411.912.7−0.8−4.0 to +2.4396 (rough estimate)
Honda CR-V25.526.3−0.8−1.9 to +0.26,810
Skoda Yeti17.518.4−0.9−2.9 to +1.21,315
Mercedes-Benz B-Class25.025.9−0.9−2.2 to +0.53,906
Mercedes-Benz M-Class27.528.4−0.9−2.9 to +1.11,956
BMW X115.516.4−0.9−2.1 to +0.33,501
BMW X413.414.3−0.9−4.1 to +2.3433 (rough estimate)
Land Rover Discovery Sport16.217.1−1.0−2.0 to +0.14,877
Seat Ibiza31.932.8−1.0−2.8 to +0.82,556
Mercedes-Benz V-Class16.917.9−1.1−3.3 to +1.11,144
Volvo XC9028.529.6−1.1−2.3 to +0.15,346
Toyota Verso24.625.7−1.1−3.1 to +0.81,945
Fiat 50028.629.8−1.1−1.9 to −0.413,009
Honda Civic32.934.1−1.2−2.1 to −0.28,778
Citroen Berlingo40.041.1−1.2−3.0 to +0.62,791
Hyundai Getz44.345.6−1.3−5.2 to +2.6639
BMW X523.124.4−1.3−2.4 to −0.25,735
Kia Sportage21.122.5−1.3−3.1 to +0.42,124
Alfa Romeo GT43.644.9−1.3−9.6 to +6.9140 (rough estimate)
Nissan Qashqai27.428.7−1.3−2.1 to −0.613,105
Volkswagen Golf27.128.4−1.4−1.8 to −0.946,626
Mazda 628.930.2−1.4−3.7 to +0.91,492
Nissan Murano39.140.5−1.4−10.6 to +7.8110 (rough estimate)
Audi Q313.114.5−1.4−2.3 to −0.55,359
Volkswagen Polo31.733.1−1.4−1.9 to −0.933,458
Saab 9-537.038.4−1.5−6.1 to +3.2411 (rough estimate)
Mazda 329.631.0−1.5−3.3 to +0.42,283
Volvo V4023.925.5−1.5−3.6 to +0.61,583
BMW 7 Series18.520.0−1.5−3.6 to +0.61,298
Toyota Auris23.124.6−1.6−2.5 to −0.68,371
Kia Venga22.924.4−1.6−5.3 to +2.2477 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen ID.38.09.5−1.6−4.3 to +1.2377 (rough estimate)
Ford Ka31.933.6−1.6−3.2 to −0.03,361
BMW X615.617.2−1.6−5.1 to +1.8429 (rough estimate)
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque14.416.0−1.7−2.6 to −0.85,880
Audi A324.225.9−1.7−2.3 to −1.118,125
Mazda CX-514.916.6−1.7−4.3 to +0.9726
MG 512.213.9−1.7−5.3 to +1.8337 (rough estimate)
Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow15.717.5−1.8−7.3 to +3.7172 (rough estimate)
Land Rover Range Rover Sport19.421.2−1.8−2.8 to −0.86,421
Nissan Pixo30.232.0−1.8−7.1 to +3.5288 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Tiguan15.917.8−1.8−2.7 to −1.06,829
Lexus GS19.621.5−1.9−5.2 to +1.3573
Citroen C333.935.8−1.9−3.7 to −0.22,867
Mitsubishi Shogun31.833.7−2.0−6.6 to +2.7381 (rough estimate)
Dacia Duster22.424.4−2.0−6.3 to +2.3361 (rough estimate)
Land Rover Range Rover Velar13.315.3−2.0−3.8 to −0.21,348
Nissan Note31.533.5−2.1−3.4 to −0.74,338
Vauxhall Ampera22.925.0−2.1−9.6 to +5.4122 (rough estimate)
Honda Insight24.726.9−2.1−5.0 to +0.8877
Seat Leon22.024.1−2.2−4.0 to −0.42,026
Toyota Yaris27.029.2−2.2−2.9 to −1.619,160
Mazda RX-831.333.5−2.2−10.9 to +6.4112 (rough estimate)
Toyota Celica38.540.8−2.2−7.6 to +3.1322 (rough estimate)
Fiat 500L28.230.4−2.3−6.2 to +1.6515
Mazda CX-39.611.8−2.3−6.1 to +1.6220 (rough estimate)
Hyundai i3029.932.1−2.3−4.5 to −0.01,597
Audi A117.319.5−2.3−3.2 to −1.36,468
Mitsubishi Outlander19.221.4−2.3−3.2 to −1.36,398
Mercedes-Benz CL20.823.1−2.3−7.6 to +3.0226 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Scirocco25.928.3−2.3−4.9 to +0.21,126
Kia Niro9.211.5−2.4−3.7 to −1.01,853
Chrysler PT46.148.5−2.4−10.6 to +5.8143 (rough estimate)
Ford Fiesta31.033.4−2.4−3.0 to −1.824,484
Volkswagen Jetta31.734.1−2.4−7.7 to +2.9300 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Shogun Sport41.844.2−2.4−12.0 to +7.1103 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz CLS22.625.1−2.5−5.3 to +0.4858
Audi A425.327.8−2.5−3.3 to −1.69,981
BMW 5 Series20.322.8−2.5−3.3 to −1.79,690
Renault Espace46.348.8−2.5−9.6 to +4.7188 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 20821.824.3−2.5−3.8 to −1.23,891
Fiat Panda31.834.3−2.5−4.4 to −0.62,319
Ford Focus30.432.9−2.5−3.1 to −1.922,186
Suzuki Splash29.532.0−2.5−8.5 to +3.4227 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Ignis22.525.0−2.5−7.0 to +1.9334 (rough estimate)
Nissan Juke23.726.3−2.5−3.8 to −1.34,625
Vauxhall Corsa34.737.3−2.6−3.2 to −1.918,580
Hyundai ix3526.929.5−2.6−7.2 to +2.1353 (rough estimate)
Toyota Corolla30.833.4−2.6−4.0 to −1.34,670
Toyota Prius19.321.9−2.7−3.2 to −2.121,676
Peugeot 40743.446.1−2.7−8.0 to +2.7334 (rough estimate)
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso46.749.4−2.7−11.5 to +6.2122 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 10730.833.5−2.7−4.4 to −1.02,885
Mitsubishi Lancer31.434.1−2.7−8.5 to +3.0255 (rough estimate)
Renault Grand Espace45.648.3−2.8−10.3 to +4.8169 (rough estimate)
Alfa Romeo Spider29.432.1−2.8−9.4 to +3.8184 (rough estimate)
Audi A517.520.3−2.8−4.0 to −1.74,338
Volkswagen Amarok18.221.0−2.9−9.7 to +4.0121 (rough estimate)
Renault Clio41.043.9−2.9−4.0 to −1.76,744
Volvo S909.011.9−2.9−8.5 to +2.7100 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Caddy27.930.8−2.9−4.9 to −1.02,047
Chevrolet Spark40.643.5−2.9−8.6 to +2.7293 (rough estimate)
Audi A242.445.3−3.0−8.1 to +2.2354 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz C-Class21.624.5−3.0−3.6 to −2.316,026
Peugeot 10643.946.9−3.0−8.1 to +2.0374 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Santa Fe30.933.9−3.1−7.3 to +1.2460 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Tigra45.648.6−3.1−10.6 to +4.4169 (rough estimate)
Toyota RAV423.426.5−3.1−4.3 to −1.84,500
Hyundai Amica38.641.8−3.2−10.5 to +4.2171 (rough estimate)
Nissan Primera43.246.4−3.2−7.9 to +1.5433 (rough estimate)
Alfa Romeo 15643.146.3−3.2−11.4 to +4.9144 (rough estimate)
Ford Fusion36.339.5−3.2−6.0 to −0.51,153
BMW M26.910.2−3.3−8.3 to +1.7101 (rough estimate)
Skoda Rapid18.021.3−3.3−7.0 to +0.4412 (rough estimate)
Nissan Elgrand28.631.9−3.3−10.3 to +3.7161 (rough estimate)
Renault Captur16.219.5−3.3−5.4 to −1.21,203
Smart City-Coupe38.641.9−3.3−8.1 to +1.4412 (rough estimate)
Land Rover Range Rover20.223.5−3.3−4.3 to −2.46,377
Skoda Superb17.320.8−3.4−5.5 to −1.41,339
Skoda Roomster27.531.0−3.5−7.5 to +0.6469 (rough estimate)
Toyota Avensis30.433.8−3.5−5.2 to −1.82,838
Volvo C3035.639.1−3.5−8.3 to +1.3382 (rough estimate)
Renault Laguna44.147.7−3.6−9.2 to +2.0299 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Eos29.733.3−3.6−7.0 to −0.2698
Subaru Impreza24.428.0−3.7−7.9 to +0.6394 (rough estimate)
Citroen C3 Aircross9.012.6−3.7−8.2 to +0.8156 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz CLK34.838.5−3.7−5.8 to −1.61,982
Lexus IS20.324.0−3.7−5.3 to −2.02,386
Ford Grand C-MAX24.828.4−3.7−6.8 to −0.5723
Volkswagen Passat27.130.9−3.7−4.9 to −2.55,416
Hyundai Ioniq8.512.2−3.7−5.4 to −2.11,076
Mercedes-Benz V11.114.9−3.8−9.8 to +2.2108 (rough estimate)
Chrysler Voyager45.649.4−3.8−13.4 to +5.9103 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Wagon R40.444.1−3.8−10.2 to +2.7223 (rough estimate)
Suzuki SX425.028.8−3.8−7.8 to +0.2448 (rough estimate)
Nissan Almera41.345.1−3.9−6.6 to −1.21,291
Volkswagen Lupo37.841.7−3.9−9.4 to +1.6299 (rough estimate)
Kia Sorento28.332.2−3.9−8.9 to +1.1311 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen CC19.623.5−3.9−9.7 to +1.9179 (rough estimate)
Ford Edge9.713.6−3.9−9.4 to +1.5114 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 40642.646.6−4.0−10.7 to +2.7211 (rough estimate)
Audi e-tron5.99.9−4.0−7.2 to −0.8219 (rough estimate)
Chevrolet Cruze34.038.1−4.1−9.9 to +1.8253 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Astra31.335.3−4.1−4.8 to −3.416,617
Vauxhall Agila31.135.2−4.1−7.6 to −0.6673
Volvo V6017.221.3−4.1−7.2 to −1.1587
Renault Scenic40.845.0−4.1−6.6 to −1.71,565
Fiat Grande Punto39.343.6−4.2−13.1 to +4.6117 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Grand Vitara32.837.0−4.3−8.7 to +0.2421 (rough estimate)
Fiat Tipo18.923.2−4.3−9.7 to +1.1201 (rough estimate)
Renault Twingo29.834.2−4.4−8.7 to −0.0426 (rough estimate)
Chrysler Ypsilon30.635.0−4.4−12.6 to +3.9121 (rough estimate)
Saab 9-334.939.3−4.4−6.6 to −2.21,858
Nissan X-Trail25.429.8−4.4−6.8 to −1.91,210
Ford Tourneo19.123.7−4.5−9.6 to +0.6230 (rough estimate)
Skoda Octavia20.425.0−4.6−5.8 to −3.44,395
Kia Sedona42.347.0−4.7−12.6 to +3.3149 (rough estimate)
Alfa Romeo Giulietta23.928.6−4.7−7.6 to −1.9854
Volkswagen e-Golf8.513.3−4.8−8.4 to −1.2236 (rough estimate)
Honda Accord34.839.7−4.9−7.5 to −2.31,322
Hyundai Matrix42.046.9−4.9−12.3 to +2.4174 (rough estimate)
Tesla Model 311.116.0−4.9−6.6 to −3.21,315
Abarth 50026.531.4−4.9−9.7 to −0.2332 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Insignia24.829.8−4.9−6.7 to −3.22,387
Land Rover Freelander28.533.6−5.0−6.9 to −3.22,311
Mazda 32341.646.7−5.1−12.0 to +1.9197 (rough estimate)
Honda CR-Z15.820.9−5.1−11.6 to +1.5120 (rough estimate)
Jaguar X-Type37.742.9−5.1−8.6 to −1.6742
Dacia Sandero22.627.8−5.2−8.5 to −1.8592
Renault Megane41.246.4−5.2−7.1 to −3.32,615
Toyota Land Cruiser26.231.4−5.2−8.8 to −1.7592
Suzuki Jimny26.531.7−5.2−10.2 to −0.2298 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz E-Class16.321.6−5.3−6.0 to −4.610,906
Vauxhall Antara34.339.7−5.4−11.4 to +0.7236 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz S-Class12.718.2−5.5−6.8 to −4.12,401
Honda FR-V38.143.6−5.5−11.3 to +0.3273 (rough estimate)
Toyota GT868.013.7−5.6−10.2 to −1.1137 (rough estimate)
Jaguar XJS17.923.6−5.6−12.6 to +1.3117 (rough estimate)
Ford Transit Courier22.728.4−5.7−11.4 to +0.1207 (rough estimate)
Hyundai i4020.025.7−5.7−11.1 to −0.2210 (rough estimate)
Mazda Bongo39.845.5−5.7−14.5 to +3.1118 (rough estimate)
MG ZS9.515.2−5.7−8.9 to −2.5326 (rough estimate)
MG TF27.132.9−5.8−12.8 to +1.2155 (rough estimate)
Citroen C4 Grand Picasso18.624.4−5.8−9.4 to −2.2452 (rough estimate)
Ford S-MAX28.634.4−5.8−7.4 to −4.22,941
Peugeot 20644.450.2−5.8−7.6 to −4.02,913
Vauxhall Meriva30.936.8−5.9−7.8 to −3.92,109
Fiat Punto39.245.1−5.9−7.9 to −3.92,338
Mercedes-Benz 19023.329.3−6.0−13.6 to +1.7120 (rough estimate)
Volvo C7034.040.1−6.0−12.1 to +0.1235 (rough estimate)
Volvo V5037.643.6−6.0−9.4 to −2.6793
DS 332.438.4−6.0−9.3 to −2.7769
Ford Mondeo28.834.8−6.0−7.6 to −4.53,372
Chevrolet Orlando34.040.2−6.2−11.5 to −0.9312 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Transporter26.632.8−6.2−7.6 to −4.94,003
Nissan Figaro33.840.1−6.2−12.7 to +0.2207 (rough estimate)
Renault Modus43.549.8−6.3−11.1 to −1.4402 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Bora38.044.3−6.3−13.2 to +0.6192 (rough estimate)
Citroen Dispatch36.342.7−6.4−9.6 to −3.2876
Renault Kangoo39.446.1−6.7−9.4 to −4.01,255
Ford Transit29.936.7−6.8−8.0 to −5.65,547
Nissan Leaf11.017.8−6.8−8.6 to −5.01,129
Peugeot 300821.428.2−6.8−8.4 to −5.22,533
Volkswagen Beetle34.141.0−6.9−9.0 to −4.71,856
Mitsubishi Colt36.042.9−6.9−10.3 to −3.4738
Citroen C241.548.4−6.9−12.4 to −1.4311 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Caravelle28.935.7−6.9−11.6 to −2.2364 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi L20026.433.4−6.9−10.5 to −3.4606
Peugeot 20740.947.9−7.0−8.3 to −5.64,879
Toyota Proace23.830.8−7.0−12.4 to −1.7244 (rough estimate)
Peugeot Bipper32.639.6−7.1−13.3 to −0.9221 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 30826.333.5−7.2−8.7 to −5.73,352
Alfa Romeo MiTo28.836.0−7.2−10.7 to −3.8663
Kia Carens29.436.6−7.2−13.2 to −1.2221 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 30745.252.5−7.3−9.4 to −5.12,157
Toyota Previa38.846.1−7.3−10.7 to −3.9789
Peugeot 500826.133.5−7.4−9.9 to −5.01,271
Citroen Nemo32.440.0−7.5−13.2 to −1.9262 (rough estimate)
Ford Galaxy30.738.4−7.6−9.3 to −6.02,871
Kia Optima11.519.2−7.6−13.5 to −1.8113 (rough estimate)
Toyota Hiace28.536.2−7.7−12.3 to −3.1365 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Touran26.534.3−7.8−9.2 to −6.43,887
Renault Grand Scenic39.547.3−7.8−11.0 to −4.6885
Ford Transit Connect29.637.4−7.8−9.6 to −6.02,371
Volvo S4035.142.9−7.8−11.9 to −3.7535
Mercedes-Benz Citan26.834.7−7.8−13.1 to −2.6272 (rough estimate)
Citroen C430.037.8−7.9−9.4 to −6.33,427
Toyota Prius+9.917.8−7.9−9.9 to −5.9978
Alfa Romeo Brera29.337.2−7.9−16.0 to +0.1123 (rough estimate)
Mazda 539.647.7−8.1−12.0 to −4.2598
Chevrolet Captiva38.746.8−8.1−13.5 to −2.7313 (rough estimate)
Fiat Seicento40.248.3−8.1−17.1 to +0.8117 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin39.848.0−8.1−17.4 to +1.1108 (rough estimate)
Land Rover Discovery20.929.0−8.1−9.2 to −7.15,819
Fiat Scudo41.549.9−8.4−17.7 to +1.0106 (rough estimate)
Ford Ranger21.329.8−8.5−11.6 to −5.3657
Chevrolet Lacetti43.852.4−8.6−17.0 to −0.3137 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 50818.927.6−8.7−12.5 to −4.9408 (rough estimate)
Fiat Grande Punto34.343.2−8.8−14.9 to −2.7233 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz Vito25.334.2−8.9−10.6 to −7.32,656
Nissan Navara23.832.7−8.9−12.6 to −5.3513
Land Rover Defender24.033.0−9.0−11.1 to −7.01,695
Vauxhall Vectra39.448.4−9.1−12.3 to −5.8851
Peugeot Boxer17.927.0−9.1−12.9 to −5.3392 (rough estimate)
Chevrolet Aveo40.449.5−9.1−15.1 to −3.2260 (rough estimate)
Chevrolet Matiz39.248.4−9.2−13.8 to −4.6444 (rough estimate)
Toyota Hilux22.732.1−9.3−13.3 to −5.3418 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz Viano24.834.4−9.6−14.0 to −5.2379 (rough estimate)
Seat Altea30.740.4−9.7−15.6 to −3.8238 (rough estimate)
Toyota Estima14.524.3−9.7−11.7 to −7.71,231
Peugeot Partner26.936.8−9.9−11.6 to −8.12,590
Seat Alhambra17.927.9−10.0−12.1 to −7.91,310
Vauxhall Zafira28.838.9−10.0−10.9 to −9.19,356
Citroen Xsara41.251.3−10.1−13.3 to −6.9905
Mercedes-Benz CLC33.443.5−10.1−14.6 to −5.6434 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Sharan18.628.8−10.2−11.5 to −8.83,251
Renault Master23.334.0−10.8−14.7 to −6.8434 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Combo31.642.8−11.2−13.3 to −9.11,934
Fiat Doblo23.835.0−11.3−13.9 to −8.61,018
Mitsubishi Space Star42.554.8−12.3−21.5 to −3.2113 (rough estimate)
Fiat Bravo35.247.8−12.6−19.6 to −5.6179 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Coupe35.648.5−12.9−18.4 to −7.4295 (rough estimate)
Renault Trafic29.242.2−12.9−14.9 to −11.02,043
Nissan NV20027.641.1−13.5−16.9 to −10.1670
Suzuki Carry31.145.0−13.8−20.9 to −6.8167 (rough estimate)
Hyundai i80022.336.9−14.6−21.1 to −8.1157 (rough estimate)
Alfa Romeo 15929.143.7−14.7−20.8 to −8.5210 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Vivaro28.543.1−14.7−16.1 to −13.33,989
Citroen Saxo34.549.8−15.2−23.2 to −7.3139 (rough estimate)
Chevrolet Kalos34.053.2−19.2−28.3 to −10.0103 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter7.528.5−21.0−22.5 to −19.51,238
Nissan Primastar31.953.4−21.5−26.7 to −16.3307 (rough estimate)
Peugeot Expert15.637.9−22.3−24.0 to −20.71,848

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 919,578 (initial tests in SW) · 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