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Which cars fail their MOT most in Motherwell (ML)?

In the Motherwell (ML) postcode area, 410 models had 100 or more initial MOT tests (first attempts) in 2019–2024 (931,310 tests). The Mercedes-Benz CLC fails most above its own rate elsewhere in Britain: 58.8% here against 43.4% (+15.4 points, 95% interval +7.5 to +23.4; a rough estimate from 148 tests here). The LTI TX4 does best against its own rate (−26.4 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 Motherwell (ML)

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.

Motherwell (ML): 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
Mercedes-Benz CLC58.843.4+15.4+7.5 to +23.4148 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Splash46.832.0+14.8+10.4 to +19.2496 (rough estimate)
Chrysler Ypsilon49.134.7+14.3+9.8 to +18.9479 (rough estimate)
Nissan Pixo46.231.9+14.2+8.7 to +19.8314 (rough estimate)
Chevrolet Orlando52.740.0+12.7+4.6 to +20.7148 (rough estimate)
Alfa Romeo MiTo48.436.0+12.4+7.5 to +17.3397 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Veloster45.433.0+12.4+4.1 to +20.6141 (rough estimate)
Chevrolet Lacetti64.752.3+12.3+3.6 to +21.1116 (rough estimate)
Chevrolet Matiz59.948.3+11.5+5.8 to +17.3284 (rough estimate)
Kia Soul38.927.4+11.5+7.8 to +15.2666
Toyota Proace42.130.7+11.5+5.2 to +17.7242 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Colt54.342.9+11.5+6.5 to +16.4383 (rough estimate)
Toyota Estima35.024.1+10.9+3.0 to +18.8140 (rough estimate)
Fiat Grande Punto53.743.1+10.6+5.3 to +16.0339 (rough estimate)
Chevrolet Trax38.628.0+10.6+1.0 to +20.1101 (rough estimate)
Seat Mii30.019.7+10.4+6.1 to +14.6446 (rough estimate)
Chevrolet Spark53.643.4+10.2+6.8 to +13.5845
Nissan Pulsar29.019.0+10.0+6.6 to +13.3717
Vauxhall Agila45.035.1+9.9+6.1 to +13.6680
Peugeot RCZ41.332.0+9.4+4.8 to +13.9462 (rough estimate)
Renault Twingo43.134.1+9.1+6.4 to +11.71,326
Ford Fusion48.539.5+9.1+6.0 to +12.11,012
Toyota Celica49.840.7+9.0+2.2 to +15.9205 (rough estimate)
DS DS725.016.0+9.0+2.1 to +15.9152 (rough estimate)
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso58.349.4+8.9+0.3 to +17.5127 (rough estimate)
Lexus IS32.523.9+8.6+5.1 to +12.1673
Peugeot 200830.321.8+8.5+7.1 to +9.94,078
Citroen DS447.138.6+8.5+3.4 to +13.6365 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz CLK46.738.4+8.3+3.9 to +12.7501
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross20.312.0+8.3+1.6 to +14.9143 (rough estimate)
Nissan Almera53.145.1+8.0+1.9 to +14.1258 (rough estimate)
Renault Zoe31.323.3+8.0+2.5 to +13.5275 (rough estimate)
Renault Captur27.319.4+7.8+6.9 to +8.79,435
Renault Modus57.549.7+7.8+2.4 to +13.2325 (rough estimate)
Toyota Urban Cruiser33.926.1+7.8−0.6 to +16.1124 (rough estimate)
Citroen C3 Aircross20.312.6+7.7+4.6 to +10.9640
Suzuki Alto39.631.9+7.7+5.5 to +9.91,870
Fiat Qubo41.033.4+7.6−1.1 to +16.3122 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 10822.715.4+7.3+5.5 to +9.12,089
Dacia Sandero35.027.7+7.3+6.3 to +8.38,170
Vauxhall Meriva44.036.7+7.3+5.6 to +9.03,310
Peugeot 20831.524.2+7.3+6.2 to +8.37,857
Skoda Roomster38.230.9+7.2+2.0 to +12.4338 (rough estimate)
Porsche Panamera19.512.3+7.2+0.8 to +13.6149 (rough estimate)
Kia Picanto36.229.0+7.2+5.8 to +8.64,471
Fiat 500L37.530.4+7.1+3.9 to +10.4840
Citroen DS540.533.6+7.0−0.1 to +14.1185 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Coupe55.348.4+6.9+0.9 to +12.9264 (rough estimate)
Nissan Note40.433.5+6.9+5.4 to +8.34,431
Porsche Boxster25.518.7+6.8+3.6 to +10.0702
Fiat Panda41.034.3+6.8+4.9 to +8.72,694
Suzuki Ignis31.625.0+6.7+3.2 to +10.2692
Chevrolet Captiva53.246.7+6.5+1.0 to +12.0314 (rough estimate)
Fiat Bravo54.247.7+6.5+0.4 to +12.5262 (rough estimate)
Fiat Punto51.545.0+6.4+4.5 to +8.42,523
Jaguar XJ31.324.9+6.4+3.4 to +9.5898
Volvo C3045.539.1+6.4+2.9 to +10.0767
Dacia Duster30.724.3+6.4+4.8 to +7.93,554
Jaguar S-Type44.137.7+6.3−0.5 to +13.2202 (rough estimate)
Jaguar XK29.523.3+6.2+1.9 to +10.5441 (rough estimate)
DS DS430.924.7+6.2−0.0 to +12.3217 (rough estimate)
Ford B-MAX29.823.8+6.0+3.6 to +8.51,312
Peugeot 30839.533.5+6.0+4.7 to +7.35,542
Fiat Fiorino44.638.6+6.0−0.7 to +12.7213 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Tigra54.648.6+6.0−0.2 to +12.2251 (rough estimate)
Chevrolet Aveo55.349.4+5.9+2.0 to +9.8631
Volvo S4048.742.9+5.9+2.6 to +9.1911
Peugeot 10739.333.4+5.8+4.0 to +7.62,846
Hyundai i1030.624.8+5.8+4.6 to +7.06,067
Ford Freedom23.117.3+5.8−2.4 to +13.9104 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Crossland19.113.4+5.8+4.3 to +7.22,816
Fiat 50035.529.8+5.7+4.7 to +6.87,836
Citroen C254.048.3+5.7−0.9 to +12.3222 (rough estimate)
Kia Stonic16.110.4+5.7+2.6 to +8.8529
Volkswagen CC29.023.4+5.6+2.7 to +8.6913
Vauxhall Vectra53.948.4+5.5+3.5 to +7.62,269
Honda Accord45.039.6+5.4+2.1 to +8.7882
Volkswagen T-Cross15.19.8+5.3+1.4 to +9.3317 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen up!22.617.3+5.3+3.8 to +6.83,068
Seat Alhambra33.127.8+5.3+0.4 to +10.2350 (rough estimate)
Mazda 234.629.5+5.1+3.7 to +6.54,343
Jeep Compass30.125.2+5.0−0.5 to +10.5272 (rough estimate)
Skoda Citigo22.317.4+4.9+2.6 to +7.31,221
Fiat 500X22.918.0+4.9+2.7 to +7.01,456
Nissan Leaf22.517.7+4.8+1.1 to +8.5488 (rough estimate)
Suzuki SX433.528.8+4.8+2.3 to +7.31,384
Nissan Primera51.146.3+4.8−3.6 to +13.1139 (rough estimate)
Mazda 552.447.7+4.7−1.8 to +11.3227 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 20752.547.8+4.7+3.2 to +6.34,006
Audi A124.219.5+4.7+3.7 to +5.77,039
MG ZT45.540.9+4.7−4.2 to +13.5123 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Insignia34.329.7+4.6+3.7 to +5.511,620
Subaru XV20.916.3+4.6−1.9 to +11.0153 (rough estimate)
Chevrolet Cruze42.638.0+4.6−0.4 to +9.6383 (rough estimate)
Citroen C4 Grand Picasso28.924.3+4.6+0.8 to +8.4554
Volkswagen Jetta38.634.0+4.6+1.2 to +7.9808
Ford EcoSport23.318.7+4.5+3.2 to +5.93,635
Mitsubishi Eclipse16.612.1+4.5+2.0 to +7.1825
Skoda Yeti22.818.3+4.4+2.4 to +6.51,550
Hyundai i4030.025.6+4.4+2.1 to +6.71,549
Jaguar X-Type47.242.8+4.4+0.6 to +8.1676
Volvo XC4014.29.8+4.3+1.0 to +7.7417 (rough estimate)
Fiat Grande Punto47.943.5+4.3−3.4 to +12.0163 (rough estimate)
Hyundai i3036.332.1+4.2+2.9 to +5.55,262
MG 325.621.4+4.2+0.4 to +8.0516
Vauxhall Adam29.024.8+4.2+2.8 to +5.64,061
Hyundai ix3533.629.4+4.2+2.6 to +5.73,438
Nissan Juke30.326.3+4.1+3.1 to +5.18,512
Lexus CT19.115.1+4.1−1.0 to +9.1235 (rough estimate)
Citroen C131.827.8+4.1+2.7 to +5.44,346
Citroen Nemo44.039.9+4.0−0.4 to +8.4496 (rough estimate)
Subaru Outback31.127.1+4.0−2.4 to +10.3206 (rough estimate)
BMW X418.214.3+4.0+1.3 to +6.7790
Jeep Renegade22.818.9+3.9+1.2 to +6.7881
Citroen C441.737.8+3.9+2.5 to +5.44,482
MG HS14.010.1+3.9−3.0 to +10.7100 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 300832.028.1+3.8+2.4 to +5.33,836
BMW X219.015.2+3.8+0.5 to +7.2537
Toyota Aygo27.223.4+3.8+2.5 to +5.14,687
Kia Optima22.819.1+3.7+0.8 to +6.7780
Kia Rio33.329.6+3.7+2.2 to +5.23,795
Toyota Auris28.324.6+3.7+1.7 to +5.71,886
MG ZS18.915.2+3.7+0.5 to +6.9567
Fiat Tipo26.823.2+3.7−1.0 to +8.4343 (rough estimate)
Porsche Cayenne20.316.7+3.6+0.0 to +7.3477 (rough estimate)
Peugeot Bipper43.239.6+3.6+0.5 to +6.61,014
Lexus GS25.021.4+3.6−4.6 to +11.7108 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Beetle44.540.9+3.5+1.0 to +6.11,424
Ford Tourneo Connect23.920.4+3.5−1.5 to +8.5280 (rough estimate)
Maserati Ghibli20.316.8+3.5−1.0 to +8.0311 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Baleno23.520.0+3.5−2.2 to +9.2217 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Fox48.945.4+3.5−0.6 to +7.5589
Kia Sportage25.922.4+3.5+2.6 to +4.49,148
Alfa Romeo Giulietta32.028.6+3.4−0.5 to +7.4531
Porsche Cayman14.911.5+3.4−1.1 to +8.0235 (rough estimate)
Seat Ibiza36.232.8+3.4+2.1 to +4.75,515
Mercedes-Benz Citan38.034.6+3.4+0.8 to +5.91,387
Porsche 91116.613.2+3.3+0.8 to +5.8822
Fiat Doblo38.335.0+3.3+0.9 to +5.61,665
Toyota Yaris32.429.2+3.3+2.0 to +4.55,216
Suzuki Grand Vitara40.337.0+3.2−0.3 to +6.8733
Peugeot 50830.827.5+3.2+0.2 to +6.2913
Renault Scenic48.144.9+3.2+0.7 to +5.71,568
Hyundai i2028.225.0+3.2+1.8 to +4.63,878
Nissan 350Z30.427.3+3.2−4.5 to +10.9138 (rough estimate)
DS 341.538.4+3.1+1.6 to +4.73,819
Toyota Prius25.021.9+3.1−1.8 to +8.1296 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 20653.250.1+3.1−0.6 to +6.7703
Vauxhall Mokka24.421.3+3.1+2.2 to +3.910,700
Citroen Relay39.736.7+3.0−2.4 to +8.4315 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Celerio16.013.1+3.0+0.8 to +5.11,104
Suzuki Jimny34.631.7+2.9−1.8 to +7.7381 (rough estimate)
Land Rover Freelander36.533.5+2.9+1.2 to +4.72,921
Lexus RX23.020.1+2.9−1.6 to +7.5330 (rough estimate)
Subaru Forester33.330.3+2.9−1.8 to +7.6385 (rough estimate)
Renault Megane49.346.4+2.9+1.7 to +4.16,405
Vauxhall Zafira41.738.8+2.9+1.6 to +4.25,421
Saab 9-342.039.2+2.8+0.3 to +5.41,460
Volvo V6024.121.3+2.8−0.5 to +6.2634
Audi Q317.314.5+2.8+1.7 to +3.94,249
Jaguar XE20.617.8+2.8+0.7 to +4.91,450
Volkswagen Lupo44.441.6+2.8−6.6 to +12.2108 (rough estimate)
Nissan NV20043.841.0+2.8−0.8 to +6.4733
Mercedes-Benz B-Class28.625.8+2.7+0.3 to +5.21,298
Skoda Rapid24.021.2+2.7+0.3 to +5.21,159
Vauxhall Viva16.313.6+2.7+1.0 to +4.41,825
Citroen C4 Picasso23.220.6+2.6−4.8 to +10.0125 (rough estimate)
Hyundai ix2027.224.6+2.6−0.9 to +6.1628
BMW i314.211.6+2.6−1.9 to +7.0240 (rough estimate)
Kia Venga26.924.4+2.6+0.2 to +4.91,343
Renault Kadjar20.718.3+2.4+1.2 to +3.74,262
Alfa Romeo 15946.043.6+2.4−6.4 to +11.2124 (rough estimate)
Toyota Verso28.125.7+2.3−2.5 to +7.2328 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Lancer36.434.1+2.3−2.3 to +7.0412 (rough estimate)
BMW 4 Series16.714.4+2.3+1.0 to +3.53,378
Nissan Elgrand34.131.9+2.3−2.1 to +6.6460 (rough estimate)
Jaguar XF25.423.2+2.2+0.6 to +3.82,807
SsangYong Korando32.129.9+2.2−4.9 to +9.3168 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Outlander23.621.4+2.2+0.4 to +4.02,121
Hyundai Ioniq14.312.2+2.2−1.5 to +5.9342 (rough estimate)
Ford Fiesta35.433.4+2.1+1.6 to +2.540,161
Ford Tourneo25.723.6+2.0−2.0 to +6.1448 (rough estimate)
Smart Forfour26.824.8+2.0−2.4 to +6.5380 (rough estimate)
Lexus NX10.48.5+2.0−2.0 to +5.9230 (rough estimate)
BMW 6 Series23.021.1+1.9−1.2 to +5.1677
Seat Altea42.340.3+1.9−2.3 to +6.2518
Volvo V4027.325.4+1.9+0.2 to +3.52,854
Peugeot 30754.352.4+1.9−1.5 to +5.3829
Volvo V5045.443.6+1.9−1.6 to +5.3812
Volvo XC6021.019.2+1.8−0.1 to +3.71,729
Toyota Avensis35.633.8+1.8−0.4 to +4.01,832
Vauxhall Grandland15.113.3+1.8+0.3 to +3.32,179
Ford Grand C-MAX30.228.4+1.8−1.0 to +4.51,064
Hyundai Tucson19.517.8+1.7+0.7 to +2.85,384
Vauxhall Corsa39.037.3+1.7+1.3 to +2.245,588
Seat Arona14.813.1+1.7−0.7 to +4.2808
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque17.716.0+1.7+0.6 to +2.74,923
Infiniti Q3013.612.0+1.6−1.8 to +5.0398 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Swift30.528.9+1.6+0.1 to +3.03,953
Mercedes-Benz C-Class26.124.5+1.5+0.6 to +2.49,197
Fiat Ducato28.527.0+1.5−0.9 to +3.91,402
Rover 7546.344.8+1.5−4.7 to +7.6253 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Tiguan19.217.8+1.5+0.4 to +2.55,257
Mitsubishi ASX21.420.0+1.4−0.5 to +3.41,690
Volkswagen Crafter31.430.0+1.4−5.6 to +8.4169 (rough estimate)
Audi Q210.28.8+1.4+0.2 to +2.62,441
Tesla Model S17.315.9+1.4−5.7 to +8.4110 (rough estimate)
Isuzu D-Max27.926.6+1.3−1.7 to +4.3884
Toyota iQ23.221.9+1.3−5.4 to +7.9155 (rough estimate)
Skoda Fabia30.529.2+1.3+0.1 to +2.55,651
BMW X117.716.4+1.3−0.0 to +2.63,343
Vauxhall Antara41.039.7+1.3−1.0 to +3.51,856
Suzuki Vitara15.614.3+1.3−0.5 to +3.01,683
Abarth 59519.718.4+1.3−3.7 to +6.2249 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz CLA19.017.7+1.2−0.3 to +2.82,451
Citroen Berlingo42.341.1+1.2−0.1 to +2.55,744
Honda Jazz26.425.2+1.2+0.1 to +2.36,795
Toyota RAV427.726.5+1.2−0.9 to +3.31,822
Honda HR-V15.714.5+1.2−1.1 to +3.5984
Ford Transit Courier29.528.3+1.2−1.9 to +4.2871
Kia Niro12.711.5+1.1−1.8 to +4.0506
Mercedes-Benz SLK26.825.7+1.1−1.7 to +3.9958
Toyota GT8614.713.6+1.1−5.0 to +7.2129 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Santa Fe35.033.9+1.1−1.7 to +3.91,137
Renault Grand Scenic48.347.3+1.0−2.6 to +4.7720
Saab 9-539.538.4+1.0−4.6 to +6.6294 (rough estimate)
Seat Ateca12.111.1+1.0−1.3 to +3.3772
Vauxhall Astra36.235.3+0.9+0.4 to +1.529,088
Ford Transit Custom21.921.0+0.9−0.7 to +2.62,443
Renault Kangoo47.046.1+0.9−1.1 to +2.82,623
Mercedes-Benz E-Class22.421.5+0.8−0.3 to +2.05,399
Volkswagen Eos34.133.3+0.8−6.2 to +7.9173 (rough estimate)
BMW X321.921.1+0.8−0.8 to +2.42,608
Mercedes-Benz Vito35.034.2+0.8−1.7 to +3.21,490
Ford C-MAX29.028.2+0.8−0.9 to +2.52,738
Citroen Dispatch43.442.6+0.7−2.5 to +3.9922
Audi Q516.215.5+0.7−0.5 to +2.03,241
Kia Sedona47.646.9+0.7−7.3 to +8.7149 (rough estimate)
Dacia Logan27.226.5+0.7−2.4 to +3.8788
Jaguar E-Pace12.311.6+0.7−1.9 to +3.3633
Seat Leon24.824.1+0.7−0.6 to +1.94,615
Volkswagen Polo33.833.1+0.7−0.1 to +1.414,441
Mercedes-Benz CLS25.725.0+0.6−2.6 to +3.8720
Mazda Bongo46.145.5+0.6−7.2 to +8.5156 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen T-Roc9.68.9+0.6−1.0 to +2.21,255
MINI Countryman15.915.3+0.6−0.8 to +2.02,586
Ford Kuga20.319.7+0.6−0.3 to +1.57,750
Hyundai Kona11.911.3+0.6−2.0 to +3.1621
Ford Mondeo35.434.8+0.6−0.5 to +1.77,191
SsangYong Tivoli24.524.0+0.5−6.5 to +7.5147 (rough estimate)
Subaru WRX10.910.5+0.4−5.4 to +6.3110 (rough estimate)
Peugeot Partner37.136.7+0.4−1.0 to +1.84,801
Nissan Navara33.132.7+0.4−1.9 to +2.71,629
Volvo XC9029.829.6+0.2−3.0 to +3.5774
Volkswagen Amarok21.221.0+0.2−3.5 to +3.9476 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Mirage16.516.5+0.0−5.3 to +5.4188 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Getz45.645.6+0.0−5.2 to +5.2351 (rough estimate)
Nissan Qashqai28.728.7−0.0−0.8 to +0.812,656
BMW X617.217.2−0.0−3.2 to +3.2546
Nissan Micra36.636.6−0.0−1.3 to +1.25,792
Skoda Kodiaq10.310.3−0.0−2.4 to +2.3624
Volvo XC7029.729.8−0.1−4.6 to +4.4394 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz S-Class18.018.1−0.1−3.5 to +3.4477 (rough estimate)
Audi A815.215.3−0.1−3.5 to +3.3427 (rough estimate)
BMW M412.612.7−0.2−4.4 to +4.1231 (rough estimate)
Renault Clio43.743.9−0.2−0.9 to +0.519,538
Kia Ceed31.531.7−0.2−1.5 to +1.05,240
Kia XCeed12.112.3−0.2−3.7 to +3.2347 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz GLA12.212.5−0.2−1.5 to +1.02,743
SEAT Exeo31.131.3−0.3−5.2 to +4.7338 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Caddy30.530.8−0.3−1.7 to +1.14,015
Audi Q717.617.9−0.3−2.4 to +1.91,225
Jaguar F-Pace13.914.2−0.3−2.6 to +2.0905
Vauxhall Movano37.938.2−0.3−8.6 to +8.0132 (rough estimate)
Citroen C4 Cactus21.922.2−0.3−3.0 to +2.3945
Citroen Xsara50.951.3−0.3−4.4 to +3.7593
Land Rover Range Rover23.123.5−0.4−2.0 to +1.22,627
BMW 5 Series22.422.8−0.4−1.4 to +0.76,031
BMW 7 Series19.520.0−0.5−3.9 to +3.0517
Citroen C335.335.8−0.5−1.8 to +0.75,776
Skoda Karoq9.39.8−0.5−2.3 to +1.3992
Toyota Hiace35.636.2−0.6−6.3 to +5.2264 (rough estimate)
Infiniti Q5018.919.5−0.6−6.1 to +4.9196 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 500832.933.5−0.6−4.3 to +3.1611
Mercedes-Benz GLC10.811.4−0.6−2.1 to +0.91,679
BMW Z333.734.3−0.6−7.4 to +6.2184 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz GLE10.711.3−0.6−2.7 to +1.5843
Vauxhall Vivaro42.443.1−0.7−2.1 to +0.74,991
MINI Paceman13.514.2−0.7−4.4 to +3.1325 (rough estimate)
Peugeot Rifter17.418.1−0.7−7.8 to +6.5109 (rough estimate)
Land Rover Discovery Sport16.417.1−0.7−2.0 to +0.62,985
Renault Laguna47.047.7−0.7−5.2 to +3.8472 (rough estimate)
Audi A519.520.3−0.8−2.0 to +0.34,721
Renault Trafic41.342.1−0.9−2.4 to +0.64,269
Toyota Alphard25.526.4−0.9−6.8 to +5.1208 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Scirocco27.328.3−1.0−3.1 to +1.21,634
Porsche Macan7.28.2−1.0−4.4 to +2.4223 (rough estimate)
Audi e-tron8.89.9−1.1−5.7 to +3.5148 (rough estimate)
Volvo S8030.932.0−1.1−6.2 to +3.9324 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Touareg22.823.9−1.1−3.6 to +1.31,097
Ford Edge12.413.6−1.2−4.9 to +2.6298 (rough estimate)
BMW Z423.024.2−1.3−4.0 to +1.5893
Audi TT23.725.0−1.3−2.7 to +0.13,594
Mazda 329.731.0−1.3−2.7 to +0.14,181
Mazda CX-306.37.6−1.3−4.2 to +1.5285 (rough estimate)
Mazda 628.930.3−1.3−2.9 to +0.33,153
Mercedes-Benz SLC10.111.5−1.4−6.3 to +3.5148 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Caravelle34.335.7−1.4−7.9 to +5.0210 (rough estimate)
Ford Mustang14.215.7−1.5−5.9 to +2.9246 (rough estimate)
Abarth 50029.931.4−1.5−9.5 to +6.5127 (rough estimate)
Mazda CX-310.311.8−1.5−3.6 to +0.5856
Ford S-MAX32.834.3−1.5−4.4 to +1.31,022
Vauxhall Combo41.242.8−1.6−3.2 to +0.13,439
Audi A619.921.4−1.6−2.7 to −0.55,005
Land Rover Range Rover Sport19.521.1−1.7−3.1 to −0.33,056
Kia Sorento30.432.2−1.8−4.8 to +1.2931
Nissan Primastar51.553.3−1.8−8.8 to +5.2198 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz A-Class19.621.4−1.8−2.6 to −1.09,485
Subaru Impreza26.028.0−2.0−5.6 to +1.6576
Mazda MX-524.626.6−2.0−4.2 to +0.21,484
Land Rover Range Rover Velar13.315.3−2.0−4.4 to +0.5746
Toyota C-HR10.612.6−2.0−3.7 to −0.31,279
Honda Civic32.034.1−2.0−3.0 to −1.19,406
Volvo S6028.430.6−2.1−5.2 to +0.9844
Ford Ranger27.629.8−2.2−4.0 to −0.42,317
Peugeot Expert35.537.8−2.3−5.0 to +0.51,188
Volkswagen Passat28.630.9−2.3−3.3 to −1.37,548
Ford Transit34.436.7−2.3−3.1 to −1.513,988
Honda CR-V23.926.3−2.4−3.4 to −1.36,499
Nissan e-NV20022.625.1−2.4−10.4 to +5.6106 (rough estimate)
Skoda Superb18.320.8−2.4−4.1 to −0.72,023
BMW M512.314.7−2.4−8.1 to +3.2130 (rough estimate)
MG TF30.432.9−2.5−9.2 to +4.2181 (rough estimate)
Honda CR-Z18.420.9−2.5−9.3 to +4.3125 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Arteon10.513.0−2.5−6.2 to +1.1276 (rough estimate)
Audi A323.425.9−2.5−3.3 to −1.813,160
BMW 1 Series21.223.7−2.6−3.4 to −1.89,940
Ford Ka31.033.6−2.6−3.8 to −1.35,094
Jeep Grand Cherokee23.726.3−2.6−7.9 to +2.7245 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz SL14.417.1−2.7−6.5 to +1.1327 (rough estimate)
Talbot Express45.348.0−2.7−9.8 to +4.4190 (rough estimate)
Audi A712.615.3−2.7−5.2 to −0.2685
Audi A425.027.8−2.8−3.6 to −1.910,371
Volvo V7034.837.6−2.8−5.9 to +0.3908
Maserati Levante10.413.2−2.8−8.4 to +2.8115 (rough estimate)
Subaru Legacy34.737.5−2.8−10.5 to +4.9147 (rough estimate)
Smart Fortwo24.427.3−2.9−6.6 to +0.8529
BMW 3 Series23.426.3−2.9−3.6 to −2.213,898
Volkswagen Bora41.344.3−3.0−9.2 to +3.2242 (rough estimate)
Kia Carens33.636.6−3.1−7.1 to +0.9539
McLaren 5704.17.2−3.1−6.7 to +0.5123 (rough estimate)
Nissan X-Trail26.629.8−3.1−4.8 to −1.42,510
Volkswagen Golf25.328.4−3.1−3.7 to −2.519,729
Mazda CX-513.416.6−3.2−4.7 to −1.72,006
MINI Hatch23.927.2−3.3−3.9 to −2.616,540
Ford Transit Connect34.137.4−3.4−4.7 to −2.04,676
Jaguar F-Type5.69.0−3.4−7.2 to +0.4142 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Transporter29.332.8−3.5−5.0 to −2.03,498
Skoda Kamiq6.810.4−3.6−6.9 to −0.2220 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 40742.546.1−3.6−7.7 to +0.5560
Vauxhall Corsavan43.146.7−3.6−10.2 to +3.0216 (rough estimate)
Fiat Fullback12.616.3−3.7−10.1 to +2.8103 (rough estimate)
Volvo V9010.514.2−3.7−7.9 to +0.6200 (rough estimate)
Ford Focus29.233.0−3.8−4.3 to −3.228,865
Volkswagen Sharan24.828.6−3.8−8.1 to +0.5383 (rough estimate)
MINI Clubman11.715.6−3.9−6.2 to −1.6769
Citroen C531.535.5−4.0−7.9 to −0.0530
Volvo C7036.040.0−4.1−10.3 to +2.2228 (rough estimate)
Skoda Octavia20.825.0−4.1−5.1 to −3.16,515
Fiat Scudo45.749.9−4.1−10.5 to +2.3234 (rough estimate)
SEAT Toledo26.530.7−4.2−7.5 to −0.8679
Toyota MR231.435.6−4.2−10.0 to +1.6245 (rough estimate)
Audi S316.620.8−4.3−10.5 to +1.9139 (rough estimate)
Bentley Bentayga0.95.3−4.3−5.7 to −2.9210 (rough estimate)
BMW X520.024.4−4.3−5.8 to −2.82,670
Land Rover Discovery24.629.0−4.4−5.9 to −2.93,131
Mercedes-Benz Viano29.834.3−4.5−13.3 to +4.3104 (rough estimate)
Ford Puma10.415.0−4.6−6.7 to −2.4808
Toyota Corolla28.833.4−4.6−7.5 to −1.6923
Tesla Model 311.416.0−4.6−7.8 to −1.4378 (rough estimate)
Ford Sierra12.116.7−4.6−10.4 to +1.2124 (rough estimate)
Renault Koleos25.630.3−4.6−10.7 to +1.4203 (rough estimate)
Renault Master29.334.0−4.8−8.7 to −0.8523
Kia ProCeed24.329.2−4.9−10.6 to +0.9214 (rough estimate)
Audi A240.445.3−4.9−11.1 to +1.3240 (rough estimate)
BMW M311.816.7−5.0−8.3 to −1.6357 (rough estimate)
Peugeot Boxer21.927.0−5.1−7.5 to −2.81,198
Mitsubishi Shogun28.433.7−5.3−8.3 to −2.3876
Rover Mini27.633.0−5.3−13.3 to +2.6123 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz M-Class23.128.4−5.4−8.0 to −2.7972
Jeep Cherokee27.633.0−5.4−10.8 to +0.0264 (rough estimate)
Toyota Hilux26.532.1−5.5−7.4 to −3.72,243
Volkswagen Touran28.634.2−5.6−8.5 to −2.7957
Mitsubishi Shogun Sport38.544.2−5.7−12.2 to +0.8218 (rough estimate)
Ford Galaxy32.638.3−5.7−9.1 to −2.3717
Hyundai i80030.736.9−6.2−12.8 to +0.4189 (rough estimate)
Volvo S905.411.9−6.5−10.2 to −2.8147 (rough estimate)
Chrysler 300C30.837.5−6.6−14.9 to +1.7120 (rough estimate)
Ford Capri13.720.6−6.9−12.9 to −0.8124 (rough estimate)
Bentley Continental2.59.6−7.1−8.1 to −6.0862
Vauxhall Astravan39.647.2−7.6−12.9 to −2.4336 (rough estimate)
Nissan Pathfinder38.546.4−8.0−15.3 to −0.6169 (rough estimate)
Smart City-Coupe33.641.9−8.3−16.4 to −0.2131 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter19.628.4−8.7−11.7 to −5.8719
Mitsubishi L20024.433.4−9.0−10.6 to −7.42,936
Toyota Land Cruiser22.031.4−9.4−13.4 to −5.4409 (rough estimate)
MG MGF26.537.1−10.6−19.2 to −2.0102 (rough estimate)
Land Rover Defender20.733.0−12.4−14.2 to −10.61,951
Ford Escort13.627.9−14.3−17.9 to −10.7354 (rough estimate)
LTI TX411.838.2−26.4−31.4 to −21.4161 (rough estimate)

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 931,310 (initial tests in ML) · 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