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Which cars fail their MOT most in Plymouth (PL)?

In the Plymouth (PL) postcode area, 533 models had 100 or more initial MOT tests (first attempts) in 2019–2024 (1,894,310 tests). The Lotus Elan fails most above its own rate elsewhere in Britain: 50.0% here against 24.1% (+25.9 points, 95% interval +17.6 to +34.3; a rough estimate from 140 tests here). The Smart Roadster does best against its own rate (−13.8 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 Plymouth (PL)

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.

Plymouth (PL): first-time MOT failure by model against the same model elsewhere in Britain (2019–2024, not age-adjusted)
ModelFailed here, %Elsewhere in Britain, %Difference, points95% intervalTests here
Lotus Elan50.024.1+25.9+17.6 to +34.3140 (rough estimate)
Lotus Esprit41.216.7+24.5+15.6 to +33.4119 (rough estimate)
Toyota Estima45.624.0+21.5+15.0 to +28.1226 (rough estimate)
Citroen 2CV51.730.7+21.0+14.9 to +27.1261 (rough estimate)
Honda Stepwagon46.726.6+20.0+12.0 to +28.1150 (rough estimate)
Chrysler Grand Cherokee63.543.9+19.5+14.5 to +24.6353 (rough estimate)
Nissan Skyline35.517.2+18.3+10.8 to +25.9155 (rough estimate)
Audi S338.820.6+18.1+11.5 to +24.7209 (rough estimate)
MG ZT58.640.7+17.9+11.1 to +24.7203 (rough estimate)
Alfa Romeo 15961.243.4+17.8+12.7 to +22.8363 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Delica60.843.1+17.7+9.9 to +25.5153 (rough estimate)
Nissan Pickup63.345.7+17.5+11.3 to +23.8234 (rough estimate)
Skoda Felicia60.843.4+17.4+9.7 to +25.0158 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Sharan45.628.5+17.1+14.4 to +19.81,295
Alfa Romeo 14764.047.0+17.1+10.8 to +23.3228 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Carry61.244.5+16.7+13.0 to +20.5668
Alfa Romeo 15662.746.0+16.7+9.5 to +23.9177 (rough estimate)
Nissan Serena44.327.7+16.6+9.0 to +24.1167 (rough estimate)
LDV Convoy67.050.8+16.2+7.4 to +25.0112 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 400759.943.7+16.2+9.1 to +23.3187 (rough estimate)
Nissan Elgrand47.831.7+16.1+12.7 to +19.5848
Vauxhall Movano54.038.0+16.1+10.7 to +21.5333 (rough estimate)
Jeep Compass41.125.1+16.0+9.7 to +22.3236 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Accent62.947.0+15.9+7.3 to +24.4124 (rough estimate)
Seat Alhambra43.427.7+15.6+13.0 to +18.21,428
Honda FR-V58.943.4+15.5+10.5 to +20.4382 (rough estimate)
Iveco Daily50.435.0+15.3+9.5 to +21.2282 (rough estimate)
Subaru Outback42.327.0+15.3+9.7 to +20.9305 (rough estimate)
Isuzu Trooper55.740.6+15.2+9.7 to +20.6323 (rough estimate)
Lotus Elise31.015.9+15.1+10.1 to +20.2326 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Coupe63.448.3+15.1+11.1 to +19.1554
LDV Maxus62.046.9+15.1+8.6 to +21.5221 (rough estimate)
Rover 21652.137.3+14.9+5.8 to +24.0117 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Terracan58.443.6+14.8+6.1 to +23.5125 (rough estimate)
Nissan Terrano61.747.0+14.7+9.3 to +20.1321 (rough estimate)
Chrysler Jeep Grand55.540.9+14.7+8.8 to +20.5281 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter42.728.1+14.6+12.0 to +17.21,398
Mitsubishi Shogun Sport58.543.9+14.5+10.9 to +18.1727
Lexus GS35.821.4+14.5+8.2 to +20.7226 (rough estimate)
Toyota Hiace50.136.0+14.1+11.3 to +16.91,254
Mitsubishi Pajero49.835.8+14.0+8.1 to +20.0277 (rough estimate)
Saab 9-552.238.3+13.9+10.5 to +17.4831
Nissan Primera60.146.2+13.9+8.6 to +19.1336 (rough estimate)
Volvo V9028.014.1+13.9+7.1 to +20.6168 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin61.547.6+13.8+8.0 to +19.7270 (rough estimate)
Volvo S6044.330.5+13.8+10.2 to +17.4731
Jeep Patriot64.550.7+13.8+6.5 to +21.1166 (rough estimate)
Jeep Cherokee46.732.9+13.8+10.1 to +17.4722
Vauxhall Signum60.747.0+13.7+6.2 to +21.3163 (rough estimate)
Volvo XC9043.029.5+13.5+11.5 to +15.62,245
Peugeot 80768.154.6+13.5+6.8 to +20.2188 (rough estimate)
MG ZR54.341.1+13.2+7.7 to +18.8311 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 20548.635.4+13.2+8.6 to +17.8457 (rough estimate)
Nissan X-Trail42.729.6+13.1+11.9 to +14.46,225
Renault Koleos43.130.1+13.0+6.4 to +19.6218 (rough estimate)
Nissan Pathfinder59.346.2+13.0+9.0 to +17.1577
Kia Cerato63.550.5+13.0+4.5 to +21.5126 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Touran47.034.1+13.0+11.8 to +14.26,259
Vauxhall Omega49.236.3+12.9+4.2 to +21.7126 (rough estimate)
Chrysler 300C50.237.3+12.9+6.7 to +19.1253 (rough estimate)
Renault Master46.633.8+12.8+9.6 to +16.0948
TVR Chimaera28.315.6+12.7+5.7 to +19.8159 (rough estimate)
Mazda BT-5053.741.1+12.6+3.2 to +22.1108 (rough estimate)
Citroen C1562.950.4+12.5+5.2 to +19.9170 (rough estimate)
Toyota Starlet48.035.5+12.5+7.3 to +17.7356 (rough estimate)
Jeep Grand Cherokee38.726.2+12.5+8.6 to +16.5587
Citroen Saxo61.949.5+12.4+8.7 to +16.1667
Mercedes-Benz M-Class40.628.3+12.4+10.1 to +14.61,872
Audi Cabriolet50.037.6+12.4+2.9 to +21.9108 (rough estimate)
Ford Galaxy50.538.2+12.4+10.9 to +13.84,564
Nissan 350Z39.527.1+12.3+7.5 to +17.1403 (rough estimate)
Fiat Multipla64.151.9+12.2+3.9 to +20.5131 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Caravelle47.535.5+12.1+10.0 to +14.22,225
SsangYong Rodius49.637.6+11.9+2.9 to +21.0117 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Transporter44.532.5+11.9+11.4 to +12.438,859
Toyota RAV438.226.3+11.9+10.8 to +12.97,916
Jaguar X-Type54.542.7+11.8+9.6 to +14.02,028
Toyota Land Cruiser43.031.2+11.7+9.4 to +14.11,697
Isuzu Rodeo56.144.4+11.6+8.0 to +15.3726
Hyundai Matrix58.446.7+11.6+5.7 to +17.6262 (rough estimate)
Volvo C7051.539.9+11.6+7.4 to +15.7567
Peugeot 30657.445.8+11.5+8.6 to +14.51,098
Mitsubishi Shogun45.033.5+11.5+9.5 to +13.42,606
Ford Capri31.920.4+11.4+3.5 to +19.3135 (rough estimate)
Jeep Wrangler39.528.1+11.4+6.9 to +16.0443 (rough estimate)
Kia Sorento43.532.1+11.4+9.2 to +13.61,933
Volkswagen Bora55.544.2+11.3+7.4 to +15.3616
Land Rover Discovery40.128.8+11.3+10.4 to +12.310,548
Fiat Seicento59.448.1+11.2+4.2 to +18.3187 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen LT57.145.9+11.2+6.0 to +16.4354 (rough estimate)
Subaru Impreza39.027.9+11.1+8.7 to +13.51,576
Vauxhall Vectra59.348.3+11.0+9.4 to +12.63,721
Daihatsu Terios50.339.4+10.9+7.0 to +14.8650
Mazda 558.447.6+10.9+7.7 to +14.0943
Mazda B250054.343.4+10.8+3.2 to +18.5164 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Beetle51.640.8+10.8+9.2 to +12.43,780
Fiat Stilo64.053.2+10.8+3.1 to +18.5150 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Space Star65.354.5+10.8+6.3 to +15.3435 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi L20044.033.2+10.8+9.7 to +11.97,496
Daihatsu Charade52.041.2+10.8+4.2 to +17.3227 (rough estimate)
Fiat Scudo60.349.6+10.7+8.3 to +13.11,648
Ford Ranger40.329.6+10.6+9.4 to +11.96,099
Nissan Cube42.732.1+10.6+2.6 to +18.5150 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Lupo52.141.5+10.5+6.8 to +14.3705
Ford Mondeo45.334.7+10.5+9.8 to +11.316,722
Ford Grand C-MAX38.928.3+10.5+8.5 to +12.62,162
Fiat Bravo58.247.7+10.5+5.9 to +15.1452 (rough estimate)
Chevrolet Matiz58.748.2+10.5+7.5 to +13.41,080
Volkswagen Jetta44.534.0+10.5+6.8 to +14.1731
Vauxhall Vivaro53.443.0+10.4+9.6 to +11.313,037
Volvo V7047.937.5+10.4+8.8 to +12.13,675
Volkswagen Passat41.230.8+10.4+9.6 to +11.312,736
Porsche 94437.927.5+10.4+2.7 to +18.1153 (rough estimate)
Saab 9-349.539.1+10.4+8.8 to +12.03,692
BMW X534.624.3+10.4+9.0 to +11.84,561
Ford S-MAX44.634.2+10.4+8.9 to +11.84,520
Jaguar S-Type48.037.7+10.3+6.7 to +14.0719
Fiat Grande Punto53.443.0+10.3+5.6 to +15.1431 (rough estimate)
Morris Minor36.626.3+10.3+2.9 to +17.7164 (rough estimate)
Toyota Hilux42.131.9+10.2+8.9 to +11.65,088
Ford Puma25.114.9+10.2+7.0 to +13.4718
Ford Fusion49.639.3+10.2+8.9 to +11.55,539
Daihatsu Sirion45.235.0+10.2+5.9 to +14.4531
Mitsubishi Carisma61.451.2+10.1+2.6 to +17.7163 (rough estimate)
Alfa Romeo Spider42.132.0+10.1+3.2 to +17.0197 (rough estimate)
Toyota Previa56.045.9+10.1+2.1 to +18.0150 (rough estimate)
MG TF42.832.8+10.1+6.2 to +13.9654
Toyota Celica50.740.6+10.0+6.5 to +13.6789
Lexus LS32.522.4+10.0+3.3 to +16.7188 (rough estimate)
Seat Leon34.024.0+10.0+9.0 to +10.99,280
Subaru Forester40.230.3+9.9+6.9 to +13.01,015
Mercedes-Benz Vito44.034.1+9.9+8.5 to +11.44,665
BMW 5 Series32.622.7+9.9+8.9 to +10.98,459
Volkswagen Caddy40.530.6+9.9+8.9 to +10.811,125
Chrysler Jeep Cherokee50.640.7+9.8+3.8 to +15.9269 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Astravan56.947.1+9.8+6.7 to +12.9983
Mercedes-Benz Viano44.034.2+9.8+4.5 to +15.1339 (rough estimate)
Toyota Corolla43.133.3+9.8+8.2 to +11.33,959
Citroen C-Crosser51.842.0+9.8+2.2 to +17.3170 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Combo Life29.019.3+9.7+1.9 to +17.6131 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz CLC53.143.4+9.7+4.1 to +15.3307 (rough estimate)
Mazda 639.930.2+9.7+8.1 to +11.33,580
Rover 7554.344.6+9.7+6.6 to +12.8979
SEAT Toledo40.230.6+9.7+4.4 to +15.0328 (rough estimate)
Audi A631.121.4+9.7+8.4 to +11.04,812
Audi A254.845.2+9.6+6.1 to +13.2761
Volvo 90046.737.1+9.6+1.6 to +17.6152 (rough estimate)
Isuzu TF51.642.0+9.6+3.4 to +15.8254 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz CLS34.525.0+9.5+6.2 to +12.8803
Audi A437.127.6+9.5+8.7 to +10.216,006
Vauxhall Zafira48.138.7+9.5+8.7 to +10.217,797
Audi A335.325.8+9.5+8.8 to +10.123,129
Peugeot 20659.450.0+9.5+8.6 to +10.411,764
Honda Accord49.039.6+9.4+7.2 to +11.61,999
Volvo V6030.621.2+9.4+7.1 to +11.71,534
MINI Hatch36.427.1+9.4+8.8 to +9.931,778
Mercedes-Benz S-Class27.418.1+9.3+4.6 to +14.0350 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz 30034.425.0+9.3+1.2 to +17.5131 (rough estimate)
Ford Focus42.132.8+9.3+8.9 to +9.763,678
LTI TX447.538.2+9.3+3.9 to +14.7335 (rough estimate)
Honda CR-V35.526.2+9.3+8.5 to +10.014,885
Peugeot 30761.552.2+9.3+8.1 to +10.46,960
Volkswagen Golf37.528.3+9.2+8.8 to +9.654,621
BMW 3 Series35.326.2+9.2+8.6 to +9.732,597
SEAT Arosa53.043.9+9.1+4.2 to +14.1398 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz 19038.229.1+9.1+0.9 to +17.3136 (rough estimate)
Peugeot Boxer35.926.8+9.1+7.8 to +10.45,616
Mitsubishi Lancer43.134.0+9.1+6.2 to +12.01,138
Mercedes-Benz V-Class26.917.9+9.1+3.6 to +14.5256 (rough estimate)
Audi TT34.024.9+9.0+7.8 to +10.35,979
Alfa Romeo GT53.944.8+9.0+2.8 to +15.3247 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 40755.045.9+9.0+6.6 to +11.51,621
Daihatsu Hijet55.146.0+9.0+1.6 to +16.4178 (rough estimate)
Rover 4554.645.6+9.0+4.0 to +14.0383 (rough estimate)
SsangYong Rexton46.937.9+9.0+2.0 to +16.0196 (rough estimate)
Nissan Primastar62.253.2+9.0+6.3 to +11.71,234
Vauxhall Combo51.642.7+9.0+7.7 to +10.26,606
Mercedes-Benz CLK47.338.4+8.9+6.3 to +11.51,453
Land Rover Range Rover32.323.4+8.9+7.5 to +10.34,485
BMW 7 Series28.820.0+8.9+5.0 to +12.8517
Peugeot 10655.546.7+8.8+5.7 to +11.81,033
Renault Grand Scenic56.047.2+8.7+6.5 to +11.01,862
Nissan Almera53.745.0+8.7+6.1 to +11.31,442
Hyundai Amica50.441.7+8.7+3.7 to +13.7387 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Frontera50.441.7+8.7−0.4 to +17.7119 (rough estimate)
Chevrolet Kalos61.653.0+8.6+3.5 to +13.8349 (rough estimate)
Toyota MR244.135.5+8.6+5.1 to +12.1777
Ford Transit Connect45.937.3+8.6+7.6 to +9.69,862
Talbot Express56.447.8+8.5+4.4 to +12.7557
Ford Escort36.327.7+8.5+5.2 to +11.9800
Vauxhall Corsavan55.046.5+8.5+4.2 to +12.8527
Subaru Legacy46.037.4+8.5+3.7 to +13.4407 (rough estimate)
Mazda E Series49.841.3+8.5+2.5 to +14.5279 (rough estimate)
Volvo XC7038.229.7+8.5+5.7 to +11.31,189
Citroen Dispatch51.042.5+8.5+6.9 to +10.04,149
Peugeot 40654.946.5+8.4+4.2 to +12.7539
Land Rover Defender41.332.8+8.4+7.6 to +9.314,019
Vauxhall Astra43.735.3+8.4+7.9 to +8.942,512
Volvo S8040.331.9+8.4+2.8 to +14.0295 (rough estimate)
Renault Kangoo54.446.0+8.4+6.8 to +10.03,901
Ford Ka41.933.5+8.4+7.5 to +9.213,085
Lexus RX28.420.1+8.4+5.6 to +11.21,002
Suzuki Jimny39.931.5+8.4+6.8 to +10.03,674
Ford Sierra24.916.6+8.3+2.9 to +13.8245 (rough estimate)
Rover 2550.241.9+8.3+4.7 to +11.9759
Volkswagen Polo41.333.0+8.3+7.8 to +8.831,473
Mitsubishi Outlander29.621.3+8.3+6.7 to +9.93,141
Hyundai Getz53.845.5+8.3+5.9 to +10.71,683
Subaru XV24.616.3+8.3+2.7 to +13.9228 (rough estimate)
Fiat Qubo41.533.3+8.3+3.6 to +12.9443 (rough estimate)
Renault Clio52.143.8+8.3+7.6 to +8.922,385
Ford C-MAX36.428.1+8.3+7.2 to +9.38,269
Great Wall Steed47.339.1+8.2−0.4 to +16.9131 (rough estimate)
Jeep Grand Cherokee42.534.2+8.2−0.0 to +16.5139 (rough estimate)
MG MGF45.137.0+8.1+3.4 to +12.9430 (rough estimate)
Peugeot Expert45.737.6+8.1+6.9 to +9.36,707
Toyota Prius29.921.8+8.1+6.6 to +9.63,614
Vauxhall Tigra56.648.5+8.0+4.3 to +11.8677
Citroen Xsara59.251.1+8.0+6.7 to +9.35,619
Volvo V4033.425.4+8.0+6.5 to +9.53,852
Mazda RX-841.433.4+8.0+0.6 to +15.5169 (rough estimate)
Seat Altea48.240.2+8.0+5.5 to +10.51,563
Suzuki Grand Vitara44.836.9+7.9+6.3 to +9.63,477
Suzuki Wagon R51.944.0+7.9+5.0 to +10.81,139
Renault Trafic49.942.0+7.9+6.8 to +8.98,754
Nissan Qashqai36.528.6+7.8+7.3 to +8.430,531
Toyota Avensis41.633.8+7.8+6.0 to +9.62,883
Land Rover 8841.333.6+7.8+2.2 to +13.3305 (rough estimate)
Jaguar XJS31.323.5+7.7−0.3 to +15.8128 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Scirocco35.928.2+7.7+5.9 to +9.52,801
Jaguar XK30.923.2+7.7+4.9 to +10.51,047
BMW Z341.934.2+7.7+4.8 to +10.61,148
MG 329.021.4+7.7+4.0 to +11.3586
Renault Grand Scenic51.143.4+7.7−0.7 to +16.0139 (rough estimate)
Audi Q725.517.9+7.6+5.3 to +10.01,352
Ford Fiesta40.933.3+7.6+7.3 to +7.983,665
Fiat Punto52.645.0+7.6+6.1 to +9.04,573
Mazda 32354.046.5+7.5+1.7 to +13.2291 (rough estimate)
BMW Z431.624.1+7.4+5.5 to +9.42,296
BMW M522.114.7+7.4+0.3 to +14.6131 (rough estimate)
Kia Sedona54.346.9+7.4+3.2 to +11.7534
BMW X624.617.2+7.4+3.6 to +11.2500
Audi A822.715.3+7.4+2.5 to +12.3282 (rough estimate)
Honda Integra27.920.5+7.4−1.3 to +16.0104 (rough estimate)
Skoda Octavia32.224.9+7.3+6.5 to +8.211,758
Mazda MX-533.826.5+7.3+6.1 to +8.55,853
Peugeot 100748.140.8+7.2+1.1 to +13.4258 (rough estimate)
Lexus IS31.123.9+7.2+5.0 to +9.41,705
Renault Zoe30.423.3+7.2+2.5 to +11.8381 (rough estimate)
Renault Laguna54.847.6+7.2+4.5 to +9.81,383
Honda Civic41.234.0+7.2+6.5 to +7.919,322
Mercedes-Benz E-Class28.621.5+7.1+6.1 to +8.27,091
Chrysler PT55.548.4+7.1+1.3 to +13.0281 (rough estimate)
Ford Kuga26.819.7+7.1+6.3 to +7.912,682
Seat Ibiza39.932.8+7.1+6.2 to +8.011,399
MG Midget31.424.3+7.1−1.8 to +16.0105 (rough estimate)
BMW X328.121.1+7.0+5.8 to +8.25,540
Fiat Sedici55.048.1+7.0−2.4 to +16.3109 (rough estimate)
Mazda 337.931.0+6.9+5.7 to +8.16,096
Ford Tourneo Connect27.320.3+6.9+3.7 to +10.1767
Fiat Talento33.626.7+6.9−1.5 to +15.4122 (rough estimate)
Land Rover Range Rover Sport28.021.1+6.9+5.7 to +8.15,808
Honda HR-V21.314.4+6.9+5.1 to +8.72,006
Citroen C861.854.9+6.9+0.3 to +13.5212 (rough estimate)
Nissan Navara39.532.6+6.9+5.4 to +8.44,108
Vauxhall Meriva43.536.7+6.8+5.6 to +8.16,546
Jaguar XJ31.724.9+6.8+4.2 to +9.51,183
Suzuki Alto38.731.9+6.8+5.0 to +8.62,833
Mercedes-Benz C-Class31.324.5+6.8+6.0 to +7.613,490
Honda Jazz31.925.2+6.8+6.2 to +7.423,094
Land Rover Freelander40.233.4+6.7+5.9 to +7.613,591
Fiat Ducato33.626.9+6.7+5.6 to +7.87,282
Hyundai Santa Fe40.533.9+6.7+4.5 to +8.91,926
Skoda Fabia35.829.2+6.7+5.9 to +7.417,337
Ford Transit43.336.6+6.6+6.0 to +7.224,257
Volvo V5050.043.5+6.6+5.0 to +8.23,786
Honda CR-Z27.220.8+6.4+0.8 to +12.0246 (rough estimate)
BMW 1 Series30.123.6+6.4+5.9 to +7.026,821
Ford Edge19.913.5+6.3+1.5 to +11.2262 (rough estimate)
Hyundai i80043.036.7+6.3+3.0 to +9.5907
Ford Freda54.648.3+6.3−2.1 to +14.6141 (rough estimate)
Volvo S4049.142.9+6.3+3.4 to +9.11,191
Volvo C3045.339.0+6.2+4.0 to +8.51,864
Volkswagen Amarok27.221.0+6.2+3.6 to +8.81,156
Vauxhall Insignia35.829.7+6.1+5.2 to +7.011,548
Renault Megane52.446.3+6.1+5.1 to +7.18,969
Vauxhall Antara45.739.7+6.0+3.0 to +9.01,068
Suzuki Baleno26.020.0+6.0+1.2 to +10.8327 (rough estimate)
Toyota Yaris35.129.1+6.0+5.3 to +6.815,680
Citroen C254.348.3+6.0+3.7 to +8.31,826
Volkswagen Fox51.345.4+6.0+3.7 to +8.31,866
Audi A721.215.2+6.0+1.8 to +10.2363 (rough estimate)
Citroen Relay42.536.6+6.0+3.2 to +8.71,225
Mazda MPV55.549.7+5.8−1.0 to +12.7209 (rough estimate)
Toyota Aygo29.223.4+5.8+4.8 to +6.88,259
Citroen C341.535.7+5.8+5.1 to +6.520,030
Vauxhall Corsa43.037.2+5.8+5.3 to +6.247,827
Mercedes-Benz A-Class27.121.3+5.7+4.9 to +6.610,309
Skoda Roomster36.530.9+5.6+3.4 to +7.91,857
BMW 6 Series26.721.1+5.6+2.7 to +8.6850
Chevrolet Aveo55.149.4+5.6+1.5 to +9.8552
Toyota Alphard31.826.1+5.6+3.3 to +7.91,679
Audi A525.820.2+5.6+4.3 to +6.94,485
Abarth 50036.931.3+5.6+1.0 to +10.1439 (rough estimate)
Jaguar XF28.723.2+5.5+4.3 to +6.85,079
Volvo XC6024.719.2+5.5+4.0 to +7.03,179
Volkswagen CC28.923.4+5.5+1.3 to +9.7449 (rough estimate)
Nissan NV20046.541.0+5.5+3.4 to +7.72,093
Renault Scenic50.344.9+5.4+4.1 to +6.85,438
Fiat Fiorino44.038.5+5.4+1.8 to +9.1730
Mazda Bongo50.845.3+5.4+3.4 to +7.42,498
Daewoo Matiz61.055.6+5.4+0.0 to +10.8323 (rough estimate)
Chevrolet Captiva52.146.7+5.4−0.2 to +11.0311 (rough estimate)
Citroen C133.027.7+5.3+4.5 to +6.112,349
Hyundai ix3534.729.4+5.3+3.6 to +6.93,259
Toyota GT8618.813.6+5.2+0.5 to +9.9266 (rough estimate)
Porsche 91118.413.2+5.2+3.5 to +6.92,108
Skoda Superb25.920.7+5.2+3.5 to +6.82,733
Smart City-Coupe47.041.8+5.2+1.2 to +9.1615
Volkswagen Tiguan22.917.7+5.2+4.4 to +5.911,202
Alfa Romeo Giulietta33.728.6+5.1+2.2 to +8.01,036
Fiat 50034.829.7+5.1+4.4 to +5.817,165
Peugeot 500838.533.4+5.0+2.7 to +7.41,713
Rover Mini37.932.9+5.0+1.8 to +8.2910
Fiat Doblo39.934.9+5.0+3.4 to +6.54,023
Honda Insight31.826.8+5.0−0.5 to +10.4280 (rough estimate)
BMW i316.611.6+5.0+1.9 to +8.1556
Alfa Romeo Brera42.037.1+4.9−3.3 to +13.2138 (rough estimate)
Peugeot Bipper44.439.5+4.8+3.1 to +6.63,198
Mercedes-Benz SLK30.425.7+4.8+3.1 to +6.43,081
Volkswagen Touareg28.723.9+4.8+2.5 to +7.01,542
Rover 21445.140.4+4.7−5.0 to +14.4102 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 10738.133.4+4.7+3.8 to +5.610,627
Fiat Tipo27.823.1+4.7+0.3 to +9.1406 (rough estimate)
Citroen DS538.233.6+4.7−1.1 to +10.5272 (rough estimate)
Hyundai i4030.325.6+4.7+1.6 to +7.8852
Citroen Nemo44.539.9+4.7+2.2 to +7.11,587
Citroen Berlingo45.641.1+4.6+3.8 to +5.318,310
Lexus UX10.45.9+4.5−1.3 to +10.3106 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen e-Golf17.713.2+4.5−2.5 to +11.6113 (rough estimate)
Nissan Juke30.726.2+4.5+3.7 to +5.313,965
Nissan Micra41.136.6+4.5+3.7 to +5.216,410
Porsche Boxster23.118.7+4.5+2.6 to +6.32,109
Vauxhall Agila39.535.1+4.4+2.5 to +6.32,577
Jeep Renegade23.318.9+4.4+1.9 to +7.01,073
Ford Mustang20.015.7+4.3+0.7 to +7.9475 (rough estimate)
Chevrolet Lacetti56.652.3+4.3−1.3 to +9.8311 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Kona15.611.3+4.3+1.9 to +6.6937
Renault Wind45.241.0+4.2−4.9 to +13.4115 (rough estimate)
Hyundai i3036.332.1+4.2+2.9 to +5.55,167
BMW M320.916.7+4.2+1.2 to +7.3684
Mazda CX-520.716.6+4.2+2.4 to +5.92,118
Toyota Verso29.825.7+4.1+0.7 to +7.6677
Austin Mini35.231.1+4.1−1.9 to +10.1247 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 20751.847.8+4.1+3.4 to +4.721,880
Suzuki Ignis29.024.9+4.0+2.0 to +6.11,919
Daihatsu Fourtrak45.541.4+4.0−2.5 to +10.5231 (rough estimate)
BMW X120.416.4+4.0+2.8 to +5.14,797
Suzuki Vitara18.214.3+4.0+2.7 to +5.33,366
Renault Modus53.649.7+3.9+1.4 to +6.41,570
Ford Tourneo27.523.6+3.9+1.3 to +6.41,198
Mitsubishi ASX23.820.0+3.9+2.0 to +5.82,009
Peugeot Rifter21.918.0+3.9−0.2 to +7.9411 (rough estimate)
Porsche Cayenne20.516.7+3.8+1.1 to +6.5858
Vauxhall Mokka25.221.3+3.8+2.9 to +4.79,027
Renault Grand Espace52.048.2+3.8−3.2 to +10.7200 (rough estimate)
Hyundai i1028.524.7+3.8+3.0 to +4.515,094
Citroen C3 Picasso27.723.9+3.7+0.3 to +7.1679
Perodua Myvi32.829.1+3.7−4.5 to +12.0125 (rough estimate)
Toyota Auris28.224.6+3.6+2.2 to +5.04,129
Fiat Panda37.834.2+3.5+2.5 to +4.68,844
Citroen C538.935.4+3.5+1.0 to +6.11,418
Honda S200024.020.5+3.5−1.2 to +8.2321 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Crafter33.429.9+3.5−1.5 to +8.5350 (rough estimate)
Citroen C441.337.8+3.5+2.6 to +4.411,405
Fiat 500X21.518.0+3.5+0.9 to +6.1957
Renault Twingo37.634.1+3.5+1.2 to +5.81,713
Peugeot Partner40.136.7+3.5+2.7 to +4.217,917
Audi Q518.915.4+3.4+2.2 to +4.73,606
Hyundai Tucson21.217.8+3.4+2.3 to +4.64,744
Hyundai Ioniq15.612.1+3.4+0.4 to +6.5540
Aston Martin DB914.310.9+3.4−2.9 to +9.7119 (rough estimate)
Nissan Note36.933.5+3.4+2.5 to +4.410,027
Mercedes-Benz Citan38.034.6+3.4−0.5 to +7.4586
Audi Q317.814.5+3.4+2.3 to +4.44,815
Tesla Model S19.315.9+3.4−2.7 to +9.5161 (rough estimate)
Ford B-MAX27.123.8+3.3+1.7 to +4.93,126
Dacia Duster27.624.4+3.3+1.7 to +4.83,108
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso52.649.4+3.2−1.2 to +7.7500
Vauxhall Viva16.813.6+3.2+1.6 to +4.82,069
DS 341.538.4+3.2+2.1 to +4.28,267
Porsche Cayman14.611.5+3.1+0.4 to +5.8660
Fiat Grande Punto46.543.5+3.0−2.4 to +8.4333 (rough estimate)
Alfa Romeo MiTo39.036.0+3.0−0.2 to +6.3877
Suzuki Swift31.828.9+3.0+1.8 to +4.16,712
Hyundai i2027.925.0+2.9+1.8 to +4.06,832
Kia Ceed34.531.7+2.9+1.8 to +3.97,712
Mercedes-Benz B-Class28.625.8+2.8+1.3 to +4.33,496
Peugeot 300830.928.1+2.8+1.9 to +3.79,575
Audi A122.319.5+2.8+1.9 to +3.79,149
Isuzu D-Max29.426.6+2.8+1.2 to +4.43,165
BMW M415.512.7+2.8−1.1 to +6.7336 (rough estimate)
Saab 90041.638.8+2.8−4.8 to +10.3166 (rough estimate)
BMW X217.915.2+2.8−1.3 to +6.8340 (rough estimate)
SEAT Exeo34.031.3+2.7−2.0 to +7.5388 (rough estimate)
Kia Sportage25.222.4+2.7+1.9 to +3.510,631
Toyota Urban Cruiser28.826.1+2.7−5.7 to +11.1111 (rough estimate)
MINI Roadster20.217.6+2.7−3.3 to +8.7173 (rough estimate)
Skoda Scala13.511.0+2.6−3.8 to +8.9111 (rough estimate)
Nissan Leaf20.317.7+2.5+0.3 to +4.81,233
SEAT Tarraco17.114.6+2.5−4.3 to +9.4117 (rough estimate)
Skoda Rapid23.821.2+2.5−0.1 to +5.11,061
Kia Carens39.136.6+2.5−0.5 to +5.41,049
Skoda Yeti20.818.3+2.4+1.5 to +3.46,995
Suzuki Splash34.432.0+2.4−0.5 to +5.21,081
MINI Countryman17.715.3+2.4+1.1 to +3.63,643
Nissan Pixo34.332.0+2.4−0.9 to +5.6827
Chevrolet Cruze40.338.0+2.3−4.8 to +9.5181 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Colt45.242.8+2.3+0.5 to +4.22,850
BMW 4 Series16.514.4+2.1+0.7 to +3.52,854
Mazda 231.629.6+2.1+1.0 to +3.26,993
Dacia Sandero29.827.8+2.1+0.8 to +3.35,201
Peugeot 30835.533.5+2.1+1.3 to +2.815,414
Jaguar F-Pace16.314.2+2.1+0.0 to +4.11,298
Seat Arona15.213.1+2.0−0.2 to +4.3955
Lexus NX10.58.5+2.0−1.3 to +5.4324 (rough estimate)
Citroen C4 Grand Picasso26.324.3+2.0−1.3 to +5.4672
Skoda Citigo19.417.4+2.0+0.6 to +3.43,047
Toyota Dyna44.242.2+2.0−7.6 to +11.6104 (rough estimate)
Kia Rio31.529.6+1.9+0.8 to +3.06,747
Toyota C-HR14.512.6+1.9−0.2 to +4.01,040
Dacia Logan28.326.5+1.9−1.2 to +5.0801
Chevrolet Spark45.443.5+1.9−2.1 to +5.9588
MINI Clubman17.415.6+1.9−0.2 to +3.91,379
Skoda Kodiaq12.110.3+1.9−0.7 to +4.4651
Renault Captur21.319.5+1.8+0.8 to +2.86,414
BMW M211.910.2+1.7−3.2 to +6.6168 (rough estimate)
Seat Ateca12.811.1+1.7−0.2 to +3.71,109
Citroen Spacetourer23.822.1+1.7−3.6 to +7.0252 (rough estimate)
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque17.716.0+1.7+0.8 to +2.67,184
Tesla Model 317.615.9+1.6−2.1 to +5.4398 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Eos34.933.3+1.6−1.5 to +4.7924
MCC Smart42.841.2+1.5−6.1 to +9.2166 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Adam26.424.9+1.5−0.5 to +3.61,791
Mercedes-Benz SL18.417.1+1.4−1.3 to +4.1781
Mercedes-Benz CLA19.117.7+1.3−0.9 to +3.51,228
Kia Optima20.419.1+1.3−3.0 to +5.6343 (rough estimate)
Hyundai iLoad38.737.4+1.3−5.2 to +7.7230 (rough estimate)
Renault Kadjar19.618.3+1.2−0.4 to +2.82,358
Peugeot 50828.827.6+1.2−1.4 to +3.91,126
Abarth 59519.618.4+1.2−1.3 to +3.7975
Jaguar XE18.917.8+1.2−0.8 to +3.11,527
Audi Q29.98.8+1.2−0.7 to +3.01,055
SsangYong Tivoli25.124.0+1.1−3.7 to +5.9315 (rough estimate)
Chrysler Crossfire34.032.9+1.1−5.7 to +7.9191 (rough estimate)
Bentley Continental10.69.5+1.1−2.2 to +4.3348 (rough estimate)
Lexus CT16.215.1+1.1−1.6 to +3.7755
Volkswagen T-Roc10.08.9+1.0−0.7 to +2.81,172
Smart Fortwo28.327.3+1.0−0.4 to +2.44,070
Morgan Plus 415.014.1+1.0−5.6 to +7.6113 (rough estimate)
MG 635.734.7+1.0−7.3 to +9.3129 (rough estimate)
Hyundai ix2025.524.6+0.9−1.0 to +2.82,024
Volkswagen up!18.317.4+0.9−0.0 to +1.96,195
Ford EcoSport19.618.7+0.9−0.4 to +2.23,593
Mitsubishi Eclipse13.012.2+0.9−3.3 to +5.0253 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Grandland14.013.4+0.7−1.5 to +2.81,020
SsangYong Korando30.529.9+0.6−3.8 to +4.9439 (rough estimate)
Smart Forfour25.424.8+0.6−1.6 to +2.81,516
Peugeot RCZ32.632.0+0.6−2.9 to +4.1693
Peugeot Traveller22.221.7+0.6−5.9 to +7.0162 (rough estimate)
Porsche Panamera12.812.3+0.5−5.5 to +6.6117 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen T-Cross10.39.9+0.4−2.9 to +3.8321 (rough estimate)
Mazda CX-312.211.8+0.4−1.9 to +2.7781
Fiat 500L30.730.4+0.3−2.8 to +3.4864
Mercedes-Benz GLE11.511.3+0.2−2.6 to +2.9515
Citroen C4 Picasso20.720.6+0.2−3.5 to +3.8492 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Celerio13.113.1−0.0−1.7 to +1.71,574
Land Rover Discovery Sport17.017.1−0.1−1.2 to +1.04,264
MGB21.722.0−0.3−4.9 to +4.3313 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Crossland13.113.5−0.3−2.4 to +1.71,052
Mitsubishi Mirage16.116.5−0.4−2.8 to +2.1871
Vauxhall Cascada21.421.8−0.4−7.4 to +6.7131 (rough estimate)
BMW X413.914.3−0.5−4.6 to +3.7267 (rough estimate)
Kia Picanto28.629.1−0.5−1.2 to +0.313,005
Nissan Pulsar18.619.1−0.5−3.1 to +2.1887
Peugeot 20823.824.3−0.5−1.2 to +0.214,569
Renault Grand Modus45.446.0−0.6−5.2 to +4.0458 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen California16.116.7−0.6−3.6 to +2.4571
MINI Paceman13.614.2−0.6−4.3 to +3.1338 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz GLC10.711.4−0.7−2.3 to +1.01,383
Land Rover Range Rover Velar14.515.2−0.7−3.8 to +2.4502
Citroen DS437.938.7−0.8−4.3 to +2.7747
Seat Mii18.919.7−0.8−3.2 to +1.51,083
Ford Transit Courier27.528.4−0.8−3.6 to +1.91,007
Skoda Karoq8.99.8−0.9−2.7 to +0.91,010
Ford Tourneo Custom16.817.7−0.9−5.5 to +3.7256 (rough estimate)
Ford Transit Custom20.121.1−0.9−2.2 to +0.43,869
Audi R810.011.0−1.0−6.6 to +4.6110 (rough estimate)
Suzuki SX427.828.8−1.0−2.6 to +0.62,993
Peugeot 10814.415.5−1.1−2.1 to −0.15,202
Mercedes-Benz GLA11.312.5−1.2−2.6 to +0.21,900
Peugeot 200820.721.9−1.2−2.0 to −0.49,724
Porsche Macan7.08.2−1.2−3.2 to +0.8630
Citroen C4 Cactus21.022.2−1.2−3.9 to +1.4910
Toyota iQ20.621.9−1.3−4.1 to +1.5819
Nissan Kubistar51.052.3−1.3−11.2 to +8.5100 (rough estimate)
Kia Venga22.924.4−1.6−3.0 to −0.13,492
Kia Niro10.011.5−1.6−3.4 to +0.21,064
Kia Soul25.927.4−1.6−3.6 to +0.41,934
Volvo XC408.29.8−1.6−4.4 to +1.2377 (rough estimate)
Jaguar F-Type7.29.0−1.8−3.9 to +0.3568
Skoda Kamiq8.410.4−1.9−6.0 to +2.2178 (rough estimate)
MG ZS13.215.2−2.0−6.5 to +2.4220 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen ID.37.29.5−2.3−6.4 to +1.9152 (rough estimate)
Renault Espace46.548.8−2.3−9.6 to +5.0183 (rough estimate)
Citroen C3 Aircross10.312.7−2.4−4.1 to −0.71,287
Toyota Supra16.419.0−2.6−8.9 to +3.7134 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz SLC8.911.5−2.6−6.1 to +0.9257 (rough estimate)
Kia Stonic7.810.4−2.6−4.5 to −0.8796
Jaguar I-Pace5.38.1−2.8−6.2 to +0.6169 (rough estimate)
DS DS421.924.8−3.0−7.5 to +1.6325 (rough estimate)
Jaguar E-Pace8.611.7−3.1−5.3 to −0.9618
Kia XCeed9.112.4−3.2−7.2 to +0.7208 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Veloster29.633.2−3.6−11.4 to +4.2132 (rough estimate)
Aston Martin V86.910.6−3.7−8.1 to +0.7130 (rough estimate)
Toyota Proace26.830.8−4.0−8.6 to +0.5366 (rough estimate)
Toyota Vellfire11.315.5−4.1−10.2 to +2.0106 (rough estimate)
Nissan e-NV20020.925.1−4.1−10.7 to +2.4148 (rough estimate)
Mazda CX-303.37.6−4.4−7.2 to −1.6154 (rough estimate)
Smart City36.341.9−5.6−13.5 to +2.3146 (rough estimate)
Kia ProCeed20.829.2−8.3−14.5 to −2.2168 (rough estimate)
Nissan Figaro29.040.1−11.0−19.1 to −3.0124 (rough estimate)
Smart Roadster19.032.8−13.8−20.3 to −7.3142 (rough estimate)

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,894,310 (initial tests in PL) · 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