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Which cars fail their MOT most in Southend-on-Sea (SS)?

In the Southend-on-Sea (SS) postcode area, 530 models had 100 or more initial MOT tests (first attempts) in 2019–2024 (1,650,229 tests). The Toyota Estima fails most above its own rate elsewhere in Britain: 31.7% here against 24.0% (+7.7 points, 95% interval +3.2 to +12.1; a rough estimate from 429 tests here). The Isuzu Rodeo does best against its own rate (−21.5 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 Southend-on-Sea (SS)

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.

Southend-on-Sea (SS): 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
Toyota Estima31.724.0+7.7+3.2 to +12.1429 (rough estimate)
BMW 8 Series23.118.1+5.1−2.1 to +12.2134 (rough estimate)
Honda HR-V19.114.5+4.6+0.9 to +8.2446 (rough estimate)
Toyota C-HR16.812.6+4.2+2.6 to +5.72,299
Suzuki Celerio16.213.1+3.1+0.4 to +5.8704
BMW I813.310.3+3.0−3.5 to +9.6105 (rough estimate)
Toyota Alphard28.926.3+2.6−2.2 to +7.4342 (rough estimate)
Lexus NX10.88.5+2.3−0.1 to +4.7640
Toyota Prius24.121.9+2.3+0.7 to +3.82,907
Audi Q811.09.0+2.1−3.8 to +8.0109 (rough estimate)
Lexus CT17.015.1+1.9−0.5 to +4.4934
Mercedes-Benz Viano35.634.3+1.3−4.6 to +7.3250 (rough estimate)
Audi R812.311.0+1.3−2.7 to +5.3261 (rough estimate)
Aston Martin Vantage8.97.8+1.1−4.2 to +6.4112 (rough estimate)
Fiat Fullback17.316.2+1.1−6.2 to +8.4104 (rough estimate)
SsangYong Tivoli24.724.0+0.8−4.3 to +5.8287 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Mirage17.116.4+0.6−4.7 to +6.0193 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz V-Class18.517.9+0.6−1.9 to +3.1944
Mercedes-Benz S10.510.0+0.6−4.7 to +5.9133 (rough estimate)
Audi A715.815.3+0.5−2.4 to +3.4596
Rover 2542.442.0+0.4−5.9 to +6.7238 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz 19029.629.2+0.4−8.2 to +9.0108 (rough estimate)
Audi Q29.28.8+0.4−1.0 to +1.71,774
Mercedes-Benz X-Class20.119.8+0.3−6.4 to +7.1139 (rough estimate)
BMW X414.614.3+0.3−2.2 to +2.8761
Honda Insight27.126.8+0.3−5.1 to +5.7262 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz GT7.37.2+0.1−4.8 to +5.0110 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz GLE11.311.3+0.0−1.5 to +1.61,580
Ford Puma15.014.9+0.0−1.4 to +1.52,300
Hyundai Ioniq12.112.2−0.1−2.3 to +2.1846
Suzuki Vitara14.114.3−0.2−2.0 to +1.51,545
Mercedes-Benz B-Class25.525.8−0.3−1.8 to +1.13,640
Audi S320.220.8−0.6−6.5 to +5.4178 (rough estimate)
Honda Jazz24.625.3−0.7−1.7 to +0.46,862
Ford Edge12.913.6−0.7−2.7 to +1.41,084
Volkswagen Sharan27.928.6−0.7−3.5 to +2.11,010
Volvo S6029.730.6−0.9−4.0 to +2.2845
Audi e-tron9.09.9−0.9−6.5 to +4.7100 (rough estimate)
Mazda CX-306.77.6−1.0−5.7 to +3.8105 (rough estimate)
Porsche Macan7.28.2−1.0−2.9 to +0.9720
Volvo S8031.032.0−1.0−5.6 to +3.6384 (rough estimate)
Kia Optima18.119.1−1.0−6.1 to +4.0221 (rough estimate)
Porsche Cayenne15.716.7−1.1−2.9 to +0.81,443
Lotus Elise14.916.0−1.1−6.3 to +4.1181 (rough estimate)
Audi Q716.717.9−1.2−2.6 to +0.22,727
Renault Grand Espace47.148.3−1.2−10.2 to +7.8119 (rough estimate)
Tesla Model S14.715.9−1.3−5.9 to +3.4225 (rough estimate)
Ford Escort26.627.8−1.3−3.5 to +1.01,536
Mazda CX-310.511.8−1.3−3.6 to +1.0676
Mercedes-Benz GLA11.112.5−1.3−2.4 to −0.33,281
Toyota GT8612.313.6−1.4−4.9 to +2.1342 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz CLA16.417.8−1.4−2.9 to +0.12,381
BMW X213.815.2−1.4−5.2 to +2.3326 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz GLC9.911.4−1.4−2.5 to −0.43,285
Volkswagen T-Roc7.59.0−1.5−3.0 to +0.01,174
Nissan GT-R5.97.4−1.5−5.1 to +2.1169 (rough estimate)
Infiniti Q3010.512.0−1.5−6.9 to +3.9124 (rough estimate)
BMW 1 Series22.223.7−1.5−2.1 to −0.919,788
BMW X615.717.3−1.5−3.8 to +0.71,056
Ford Kuga18.219.8−1.6−2.0 to −1.131,672
Jaguar F-Type7.59.0−1.6−3.6 to +0.5656
Honda Civic32.534.1−1.6−2.6 to −0.68,906
Fiat Doblo33.435.0−1.6−3.5 to +0.22,543
Audi Q312.914.5−1.6−2.6 to −0.74,975
Hyundai Kona9.711.4−1.7−3.7 to +0.3828
Toyota Auris22.924.6−1.8−3.0 to −0.64,683
Fiat 500X16.318.1−1.8−3.6 to +0.01,591
Daihatsu Sirion33.335.1−1.8−9.0 to +5.3168 (rough estimate)
Lexus IS22.224.0−1.8−3.4 to −0.32,730
Mercedes-Benz CLS23.225.1−1.8−4.1 to +0.51,313
Honda S200018.620.5−1.9−6.7 to +3.0252 (rough estimate)
Skoda Citigo15.517.4−1.9−4.0 to +0.21,168
Alfa Romeo Giulia13.014.9−1.9−6.8 to +3.0184 (rough estimate)
Smart Roadster30.732.6−1.9−10.4 to +6.6114 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz S-Class16.218.1−2.0−3.7 to −0.31,822
Lexus RX18.220.1−2.0−3.6 to −0.42,245
Audi A813.415.4−2.0−4.4 to +0.4770
MG TF30.932.9−2.0−5.4 to +1.4719
Volvo V4023.425.5−2.0−4.0 to −0.11,896
Tesla Model 313.916.0−2.1−4.8 to +0.7597
BMW 4 Series12.414.4−2.1−3.0 to −1.14,516
Hyundai Tucson15.717.8−2.1−3.2 to −1.04,281
MINI Paceman12.114.2−2.1−5.3 to +1.1412 (rough estimate)
Porsche Boxster16.618.7−2.1−3.9 to −0.31,730
Fiat Tipo21.023.2−2.2−6.2 to +1.9385 (rough estimate)
Skoda Karoq7.79.8−2.2−4.2 to −0.1666
Seat Alhambra25.727.9−2.2−5.6 to +1.2635
Mercedes-Benz A-Class19.121.4−2.3−2.9 to −1.614,402
BMW X522.124.4−2.3−3.4 to −1.25,527
Mercedes-Benz SLC9.311.5−2.3−5.1 to +0.5420 (rough estimate)
Audi Q513.215.5−2.3−3.3 to −1.34,668
Skoda Kodiaq8.010.3−2.3−4.4 to −0.3689
Volvo XC9027.329.6−2.3−4.1 to −0.52,411
Tesla Model X13.816.2−2.4−8.7 to +3.9116 (rough estimate)
Smart Fortwo24.927.3−2.4−3.5 to −1.25,501
Volvo V9011.814.2−2.4−7.8 to +3.0136 (rough estimate)
Porsche 91110.813.3−2.5−3.7 to −1.22,297
Audi A618.921.4−2.5−3.7 to −1.34,421
MINI Hatch24.727.2−2.5−2.9 to −2.036,115
BMW 3 Series23.826.3−2.5−3.0 to −2.028,952
Seat Ateca8.511.1−2.6−4.6 to −0.6761
Kia Stonic7.810.4−2.6−5.6 to +0.4306 (rough estimate)
Audi A517.720.3−2.6−3.6 to −1.65,915
Aston Martin DB98.310.9−2.6−6.2 to +1.0229 (rough estimate)
MINI Clubman13.015.6−2.6−4.8 to −0.4903
Toyota iQ19.322.0−2.6−5.0 to −0.21,040
Bentley Continental6.99.6−2.7−4.4 to −1.0855
Ford Transit Custom18.421.1−2.7−3.8 to −1.54,459
BMW 5 Series20.122.8−2.7−3.5 to −2.010,111
Mitsubishi ASX17.320.0−2.7−5.8 to +0.3579
Porsche Panamera9.612.3−2.7−6.6 to +1.1230 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Grandland10.613.4−2.7−4.3 to −1.21,637
MINI Roadster14.817.6−2.8−9.0 to +3.4128 (rough estimate)
Land Rover Range Rover Velar12.515.3−2.8−4.7 to −0.81,129
Mercedes-Benz GLS9.312.1−2.8−7.8 to +2.3129 (rough estimate)
Daihatsu Terios36.839.7−2.8−11.0 to +5.4133 (rough estimate)
Jeep Compass22.425.2−2.8−7.4 to +1.8317 (rough estimate)
Toyota Verso22.925.7−2.8−5.5 to −0.2957
MINI Countryman12.515.4−2.9−3.8 to −2.05,450
Kia Carens33.836.6−2.9−6.6 to +0.8622
Ford C-MAX25.428.3−2.9−3.7 to −2.110,802
BMW 6 Series18.221.1−2.9−5.0 to −0.81,338
Ford Ka30.733.6−2.9−3.5 to −2.322,550
Mercedes-Benz V12.014.9−2.9−7.6 to +1.8192 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz E-Class18.621.6−2.9−3.6 to −2.312,372
Jaguar E-Pace8.711.7−2.9−4.8 to −1.1906
BMW X113.516.4−3.0−4.1 to −1.93,779
Mercedes-Benz C-Class21.624.6−3.0−3.5 to −2.421,215
Ford Grand C-MAX25.528.5−3.0−4.5 to −1.53,294
Audi A116.619.6−3.0−3.7 to −2.311,260
Honda CR-V23.326.3−3.0−4.2 to −1.95,280
Peugeot Partner33.736.8−3.0−4.1 to −2.07,743
Seat Arona10.113.2−3.1−5.4 to −0.7623
Lexus GS18.421.5−3.1−6.3 to +0.0588
Jaguar XE14.717.8−3.1−4.8 to −1.41,692
Toyota Aygo20.223.4−3.2−4.0 to −2.410,191
Mazda CX-737.540.7−3.2−12.3 to +5.8112 (rough estimate)
Ford B-MAX20.623.8−3.3−4.3 to −2.25,910
Honda FR-V40.343.6−3.3−9.5 to +3.0238 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen T-Cross6.69.9−3.3−5.9 to −0.6347 (rough estimate)
BMW X317.921.2−3.3−4.5 to −2.14,023
Volkswagen CC20.223.5−3.3−7.3 to +0.8381 (rough estimate)
Mazda 544.447.7−3.3−6.7 to +0.1851
Peugeot Rifter14.818.1−3.3−8.5 to +1.9182 (rough estimate)
Kia Niro8.111.5−3.4−5.3 to −1.5811
Ford EcoSport15.418.8−3.4−4.2 to −2.79,095
Volvo XC406.49.8−3.4−5.6 to −1.2468 (rough estimate)
Chevrolet Orlando36.640.1−3.5−8.0 to +1.0453 (rough estimate)
Jaguar F-Pace10.814.2−3.5−4.8 to −2.12,047
Volvo XC6015.719.2−3.5−5.1 to −2.02,024
Jaguar I-Pace4.68.1−3.6−6.2 to −0.9240 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Scirocco24.728.3−3.6−5.6 to −1.51,732
Toyota Urban Cruiser22.626.2−3.6−11.7 to +4.5102 (rough estimate)
Porsche Cayman7.911.5−3.6−5.9 to −1.4557
BMW M49.112.7−3.6−5.8 to −1.5702
Toyota Yaris25.529.2−3.7−4.4 to −3.116,968
BMW M26.410.2−3.8−7.1 to −0.5218 (rough estimate)
BMW 7 Series16.220.0−3.8−5.9 to −1.71,215
Mitsubishi Grandis44.448.2−3.8−12.6 to +5.0124 (rough estimate)
Kia Ceed27.931.7−3.8−5.4 to −2.23,042
Ford Tourneo Connect16.620.5−3.9−6.5 to −1.3807
Ford Granada18.722.6−3.9−10.0 to +2.1166 (rough estimate)
Land Rover Discovery Sport13.217.1−3.9−5.0 to −2.83,677
Ford Galaxy34.438.4−4.0−5.1 to −2.86,264
Audi TT21.125.0−4.0−4.9 to −3.07,273
Volkswagen Tiguan13.817.8−4.0−4.8 to −3.16,222
Mercedes-Benz GL16.720.7−4.0−8.9 to +0.9222 (rough estimate)
Audi A423.827.8−4.0−4.8 to −3.210,277
BMW i37.611.6−4.0−6.2 to −1.8565
Ford Sierra12.716.8−4.1−7.2 to −1.0458 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Golf24.328.4−4.1−4.6 to −3.626,500
Volkswagen Lupo37.541.7−4.1−9.7 to +1.4293 (rough estimate)
BMW M312.716.8−4.1−6.0 to −2.31,273
Suzuki Swift24.828.9−4.1−5.4 to −2.94,753
Kia Sportage18.322.5−4.2−5.0 to −3.38,202
Mazda CX-512.416.6−4.2−5.7 to −2.71,813
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque11.916.1−4.2−4.9 to −3.57,783
Volkswagen up!13.217.4−4.2−5.3 to −3.13,420
Kia Rio25.429.7−4.2−5.9 to −2.62,758
Audi A321.725.9−4.2−4.9 to −3.615,130
DS DS420.624.8−4.2−11.9 to +3.4107 (rough estimate)
Land Rover Range Rover Sport16.921.2−4.2−5.1 to −3.47,700
Fiat 50025.629.9−4.2−4.8 to −3.726,768
Dacia Logan22.326.5−4.3−6.4 to −2.11,436
Kia Venga20.224.4−4.3−6.3 to −2.21,522
MG HS6.010.3−4.3−6.6 to −1.9401 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Ignis20.725.0−4.3−7.1 to −1.4782
Mazda 625.930.3−4.3−6.0 to −2.72,766
Vauxhall Antara35.439.7−4.4−7.0 to −1.71,264
Vauxhall Viva9.313.7−4.4−5.9 to −2.91,434
Ford Cortina11.415.8−4.4−10.4 to +1.5114 (rough estimate)
Ford Focus28.533.0−4.5−4.8 to −4.293,218
MCC Smart36.841.3−4.5−13.4 to +4.4114 (rough estimate)
Peugeot Expert33.337.8−4.5−6.3 to −2.72,740
Lexus SC19.223.7−4.5−9.9 to +0.9208 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Outlander16.921.4−4.5−6.2 to −2.81,945
Skoda Yeti13.818.4−4.6−6.4 to −2.71,348
Toyota Previa41.446.0−4.6−9.2 to −0.0447 (rough estimate)
Jeep Grand Cherokee21.726.3−4.6−7.2 to −2.0972
Abarth 59513.818.5−4.6−6.7 to −2.61,119
Fiat Qubo28.833.5−4.6−9.9 to +0.6288 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Crossland8.813.5−4.7−6.2 to −3.21,371
Mercedes-Benz Citan30.034.7−4.7−7.7 to −1.7906
Skoda Fabia24.629.3−4.7−5.9 to −3.55,028
Skoda Kamiq5.710.4−4.7−8.8 to −0.6124 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Combo38.142.8−4.7−5.9 to −3.56,386
Skoda Rapid16.521.3−4.7−8.4 to −1.1399 (rough estimate)
Smart Forfour20.124.9−4.8−6.5 to −3.02,066
SEAT Tarraco9.814.6−4.8−10.3 to +0.8112 (rough estimate)
Hyundai i4020.925.7−4.8−7.8 to −1.8723
Hyundai ix2019.924.7−4.8−6.4 to −3.22,341
Volkswagen Caravelle30.935.8−4.8−8.1 to −1.5756
Seat Mii14.919.8−4.8−8.0 to −1.6475 (rough estimate)
Mazda MX-521.826.6−4.8−6.0 to −3.64,594
Ford Tourneo18.923.7−4.8−7.7 to −2.0726
Peugeot 10810.615.5−4.9−5.8 to −3.93,817
Vauxhall Corsavan41.846.7−4.9−9.8 to −0.1402 (rough estimate)
Kia Picanto24.229.1−4.9−6.0 to −3.86,193
Mercedes-Benz SLK20.825.8−4.9−6.4 to −3.53,132
Vauxhall Adam20.025.0−5.0−6.2 to −3.84,438
Ford Mustang10.815.8−5.0−6.8 to −3.11,101
Kia Soul22.527.5−5.0−7.2 to −2.71,343
BMW M59.814.8−5.0−8.4 to −1.6296 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Mokka16.421.4−5.0−5.7 to −4.311,756
Skoda Octavia19.925.0−5.0−6.1 to −4.05,539
Ford Transit Courier23.428.4−5.0−7.1 to −2.91,556
Ford Tourneo Custom12.717.8−5.0−8.8 to −1.3314 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz SL12.117.1−5.0−6.8 to −3.31,382
Vauxhall Meriva31.736.8−5.1−6.4 to −3.74,643
Vauxhall Corsa32.237.3−5.1−5.6 to −4.640,289
Mazda 224.529.6−5.1−6.3 to −3.94,648
SsangYong Korando24.930.0−5.1−11.0 to +0.8205 (rough estimate)
MG MGF32.037.1−5.1−8.9 to −1.3591
Hyundai i2019.925.0−5.2−6.1 to −4.26,614
Toyota Corolla28.333.4−5.2−6.6 to −3.73,987
Seat Ibiza27.732.9−5.2−6.6 to −3.73,833
Mercedes-Benz CL17.923.1−5.2−10.6 to +0.2195 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Passat25.730.9−5.2−6.3 to −4.15,688
Ford Fiesta28.333.5−5.2−5.4 to −5.0143,911
Suzuki Baleno14.820.1−5.2−10.4 to −0.0182 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Astra30.135.4−5.3−5.8 to −4.730,520
Toyota Proace25.530.8−5.3−10.0 to −0.5325 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Caddy25.530.8−5.3−6.4 to −4.25,645
BMW Z418.924.3−5.3−7.1 to −3.61,954
Nissan Qashqai23.428.8−5.4−5.8 to −4.930,872
Toyota RAV421.126.5−5.4−6.4 to −4.35,944
Vauxhall Zafira33.438.8−5.4−6.2 to −4.613,526
Seat Leon18.724.1−5.4−6.8 to −4.13,117
Renault Grand Modus40.646.0−5.4−12.3 to +1.4202 (rough estimate)
Volvo V6015.921.3−5.5−8.4 to −2.5586
Skoda Roomster25.531.0−5.5−9.1 to −1.9573
Mazda 325.631.1−5.5−6.9 to −4.13,975
Ford S-MAX28.934.4−5.5−6.5 to −4.58,481
Austin Mini25.831.3−5.5−10.5 to −0.5299 (rough estimate)
Hyundai i80031.336.9−5.6−10.0 to −1.1418 (rough estimate)
Smart City-Coupe36.442.0−5.6−9.3 to −1.8640
Abarth 50025.931.5−5.6−9.4 to −1.7502
Volkswagen Touareg18.424.0−5.6−7.5 to −3.71,622
Lexus LS17.022.6−5.6−9.7 to −1.5330 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz Vito28.634.2−5.7−7.2 to −4.13,182
Audi S513.619.3−5.7−12.3 to +1.0103 (rough estimate)
MG ZR35.641.3−5.8−12.8 to +1.2180 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz M-Class22.728.5−5.8−7.5 to −4.12,383
Maserati Ghibli11.016.9−5.8−11.1 to −0.5136 (rough estimate)
Jeep Renegade13.118.9−5.8−8.1 to −3.5832
Vauxhall Cascada16.021.8−5.9−10.5 to −1.2244 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 20529.835.7−5.9−13.5 to +1.7141 (rough estimate)
Nissan Micra30.836.7−5.9−6.6 to −5.216,990
Nissan NV20035.141.1−6.0−8.6 to −3.41,331
Iveco Daily29.235.3−6.0−14.5 to +2.4113 (rough estimate)
MG GS12.118.2−6.1−10.7 to −1.5198 (rough estimate)
Hyundai i1018.724.8−6.1−6.8 to −5.514,218
LDV Maxus41.047.2−6.1−15.1 to +2.8117 (rough estimate)
Citroen C121.727.8−6.2−7.2 to −5.15,829
MG ZS9.215.3−6.2−7.6 to −4.71,551
Nissan Note27.433.6−6.2−7.1 to −5.28,760
Jaguar XF17.123.3−6.2−7.2 to −5.25,683
Nissan Pixo25.832.1−6.2−9.2 to −3.3863
Skoda Superb14.620.8−6.2−8.0 to −4.51,608
Fiat Seicento42.148.3−6.2−13.4 to +1.0183 (rough estimate)
Aston Martin V84.410.7−6.3−9.1 to −3.4205 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Alto25.732.0−6.3−8.2 to −4.41,986
Daewoo Matiz49.555.8−6.3−13.5 to +0.9186 (rough estimate)
Ford Transit Connect31.237.5−6.4−7.1 to −5.614,940
Citroen C3 Aircross6.312.7−6.4−8.0 to −4.7837
Triumph Stag15.321.6−6.4−12.9 to +0.2118 (rough estimate)
Ford Mondeo28.534.9−6.4−7.1 to −5.820,296
Fiat 500L24.030.5−6.5−8.8 to −4.11,283
Volkswagen Polo26.733.1−6.5−7.1 to −5.817,413
Vauxhall Agila28.735.2−6.5−8.9 to −4.11,389
Nissan Leaf11.317.8−6.5−8.5 to −4.5964
SEAT Toledo24.230.7−6.5−13.4 to +0.4149 (rough estimate)
Renault Kadjar11.918.4−6.5−7.5 to −5.54,174
MG 628.334.8−6.5−14.1 to +1.0138 (rough estimate)
Toyota Avensis27.333.9−6.6−8.1 to −5.13,500
Volkswagen Bora37.744.4−6.6−11.8 to −1.5342 (rough estimate)
Nissan Juke19.726.4−6.7−7.2 to −6.119,539
Hyundai i3025.532.2−6.7−8.0 to −5.34,055
Jaguar XK16.723.4−6.7−8.5 to −4.91,638
Peugeot 10726.833.5−6.7−7.9 to −5.55,627
Honda Accord33.039.7−6.7−9.4 to −4.11,210
Bentley Arnage8.415.2−6.8−12.1 to −1.5107 (rough estimate)
LEVC TX4.110.8−6.8−9.1 to −4.4271 (rough estimate)
Toyota Supra12.319.1−6.8−11.8 to −1.8171 (rough estimate)
Fiat Ducato20.327.1−6.8−8.3 to −5.32,856
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter21.528.3−6.8−9.8 to −3.9739
Mitsubishi Colt36.142.9−6.8−9.9 to −3.8973
Nissan Navara25.932.8−6.9−8.3 to −5.53,742
Vauxhall Insignia22.929.8−6.9−7.9 to −6.07,822
Citroen C4 Cactus15.322.3−6.9−9.6 to −4.3723
Rover Mini26.133.1−6.9−9.7 to −4.1949
Volvo V7030.737.6−7.0−9.0 to −4.92,047
Hyundai Santa Fe27.034.0−7.0−9.0 to −5.01,913
Subaru Impreza21.028.1−7.0−9.2 to −4.91,355
Jaguar XJ17.925.0−7.1−8.7 to −5.52,333
Mitsubishi Pajero29.036.1−7.1−14.5 to +0.3145 (rough estimate)
Ford Explorer28.135.2−7.1−15.5 to +1.3114 (rough estimate)
Kia Sedona39.947.0−7.2−10.9 to −3.4667
Volkswagen Beetle33.941.0−7.2−8.6 to −5.74,132
Renault Master26.834.1−7.2−10.0 to −4.51,025
Peugeot Boxer19.827.0−7.2−8.9 to −5.52,164
Ford Transit29.536.8−7.3−7.9 to −6.619,791
Mitsubishi Eclipse5.012.2−7.3−11.5 to −3.0101 (rough estimate)
Nissan 20015.622.9−7.3−13.2 to −1.5154 (rough estimate)
Ford Fusion32.339.6−7.3−8.5 to −6.27,010
Alfa Romeo Spider24.832.2−7.4−12.5 to −2.3278 (rough estimate)
Chevrolet Trax21.028.4−7.4−12.4 to −2.4267 (rough estimate)
Fiat Fiorino31.338.7−7.4−12.2 to −2.7368 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Amarok13.721.1−7.4−9.8 to −5.0790
Fiat Grande Punto35.743.2−7.4−12.2 to −2.7389 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Jetta26.634.1−7.5−11.4 to −3.5488 (rough estimate)
MG 314.021.5−7.5−10.0 to −5.0730
Peugeot 200814.421.9−7.5−8.5 to −6.54,715
Chrysler PT41.148.6−7.5−12.5 to −2.5377 (rough estimate)
Hyundai ix3522.029.5−7.5−9.2 to −5.82,262
Volkswagen California9.216.7−7.5−12.0 to −3.1163 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz 30017.625.2−7.5−13.0 to −2.0187 (rough estimate)
Fiat Punto37.645.1−7.6−9.0 to −6.14,300
SEAT Exeo23.831.3−7.6−15.1 to −0.0122 (rough estimate)
Fiat Grande Punto36.043.6−7.6−14.5 to −0.6186 (rough estimate)
Toyota MR228.135.7−7.6−10.6 to −4.6885
Hyundai Coupe40.948.5−7.6−11.5 to −3.7631
Perodua Myvi21.629.2−7.6−13.9 to −1.3167 (rough estimate)
Isuzu D-Max19.026.7−7.6−11.2 to −4.1473 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Astravan39.647.3−7.7−10.7 to −4.6974
Chevrolet Matiz40.748.4−7.7−10.8 to −4.71,005
Renault Wind33.341.1−7.8−15.4 to −0.1147 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi L20025.633.4−7.8−9.2 to −6.33,446
Peugeot Bipper31.939.7−7.8−10.5 to −5.11,159
Peugeot 20816.624.4−7.8−8.6 to −7.08,778
Nissan Skyline9.817.6−7.8−10.7 to −4.9427 (rough estimate)
Nissan Pathfinder38.746.5−7.8−13.0 to −2.6344 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Vivaro35.443.2−7.8−8.7 to −6.910,487
Jeep Cherokee25.233.1−7.9−10.8 to −5.0860
Subaru Forester22.430.4−8.0−12.4 to −3.6348 (rough estimate)
Saab 9-331.339.3−8.0−9.9 to −6.12,350
Nissan Pulsar11.219.2−8.0−9.8 to −6.21,190
Kia Sorento24.232.2−8.0−10.1 to −5.91,572
Nissan Almera37.245.2−8.0−10.4 to −5.71,630
Mercedes-Benz CLC35.543.5−8.0−11.8 to −4.3628
Citroen Saxo41.849.8−8.1−12.7 to −3.4431 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Matrix38.947.0−8.1−11.9 to −4.3635
Citroen C327.835.9−8.1−9.0 to −7.28,973
Volvo S4034.943.0−8.1−11.3 to −4.9835
Chrysler Jeep Cherokee32.941.0−8.1−13.6 to −2.6283 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Touran26.134.3−8.1−10.1 to −6.22,001
Citroen Nemo31.940.0−8.1−11.1 to −5.2965
Volvo C7032.040.1−8.1−12.2 to −4.1516
Dodge Caliber44.652.7−8.1−15.8 to −0.5166 (rough estimate)
Citroen DS430.638.7−8.2−13.2 to −3.1324 (rough estimate)
Volvo C3030.939.2−8.2−11.6 to −4.8724
Suzuki SX420.628.8−8.2−10.6 to −5.81,121
Citroen C429.737.9−8.2−9.3 to −7.27,142
Land Rover Freelander25.333.6−8.3−9.5 to −7.15,138
Audi A237.145.4−8.3−13.2 to −3.4372 (rough estimate)
TVR Chimaera7.515.8−8.3−12.6 to −4.0147 (rough estimate)
Nissan Primera38.146.5−8.3−12.3 to −4.3569
Nissan Figaro31.840.1−8.3−13.8 to −2.8280 (rough estimate)
SsangYong Rodius29.437.8−8.4−14.9 to −2.0194 (rough estimate)
Renault Modus41.449.8−8.4−11.6 to −5.3966
Vauxhall Omega28.036.5−8.4−16.2 to −0.7132 (rough estimate)
Dodge Ram13.421.8−8.5−13.9 to −3.0157 (rough estimate)
Volvo V5035.143.6−8.5−11.4 to −5.61,073
Ford Capri12.120.6−8.5−12.7 to −4.3239 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 20641.750.2−8.5−9.8 to −7.25,588
LTI TX429.738.2−8.6−13.8 to −3.3290 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz CLK30.038.6−8.6−10.4 to −6.82,482
Peugeot 50819.027.7−8.6−11.1 to −6.1972
Seat Altea31.740.4−8.7−12.8 to −4.6498 (rough estimate)
Renault Scenic36.445.0−8.7−10.2 to −7.23,917
Volkswagen Transporter24.232.9−8.7−9.6 to −7.88,608
Renault Captur10.919.6−8.7−9.4 to −8.08,083
Renault Grand Scenic38.747.4−8.7−10.7 to −6.82,350
Land Rover Range Rover14.823.6−8.8−9.7 to −7.85,663
Renault Zoe14.623.4−8.8−11.6 to −6.0603
Peugeot 20739.147.9−8.8−9.8 to −7.88,574
Land Rover Discovery20.229.0−8.9−9.8 to −8.07,948
Citroen 2CV22.231.1−8.9−16.2 to −1.6126 (rough estimate)
Fiat Panda25.434.4−9.0−10.4 to −7.53,511
Volkswagen Fox36.545.5−9.0−12.4 to −5.6773
Mazda RX-824.633.6−9.0−14.2 to −3.7264 (rough estimate)
Lotus Elan15.624.6−9.0−15.9 to −2.1109 (rough estimate)
Alfa Romeo Giulietta19.628.7−9.0−11.2 to −6.81,288
Mitsubishi Shogun24.733.8−9.0−11.5 to −6.61,225
Volkswagen Eos24.333.4−9.0−12.0 to −6.0794
Citroen C4 Picasso11.720.7−9.0−12.0 to −6.1472 (rough estimate)
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso40.349.5−9.1−14.7 to −3.6305 (rough estimate)
Citroen Berlingo32.141.2−9.2−10.0 to −8.311,373
Renault Megane37.246.5−9.3−10.4 to −8.27,576
Citroen C239.248.4−9.3−12.5 to −6.1904
Nissan Elgrand22.732.0−9.3−12.7 to −5.9582
BMW Z325.034.4−9.4−12.3 to −6.4823
Volvo XC7020.429.8−9.4−13.2 to −5.6426 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Crafter20.530.0−9.5−17.0 to −2.0112 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 30824.133.6−9.5−10.6 to −8.46,049
Chrysler Grand Cherokee34.744.2−9.5−13.1 to −5.9674
Vauxhall Tigra39.248.7−9.5−13.4 to −5.6615
Suzuki Wagon R34.744.2−9.5−13.2 to −5.9666
Jeep Wrangler18.828.3−9.5−13.3 to −5.8431 (rough estimate)
Chevrolet Captiva37.346.9−9.6−13.0 to −6.1764
Renault Clio34.444.0−9.6−10.2 to −9.024,249
Peugeot 30742.952.5−9.6−11.2 to −8.03,524
Suzuki Grand Vitara27.437.1−9.6−12.6 to −6.7893
Toyota Celica31.240.8−9.6−12.9 to −6.4782
Hyundai Getz36.045.7−9.7−11.6 to −7.72,317
DS DS76.716.4−9.7−12.8 to −6.5255 (rough estimate)
Nissan 350Z17.727.4−9.7−13.3 to −6.2447 (rough estimate)
Jaguar S-Type28.237.9−9.7−12.2 to −7.31,341
Dacia Duster14.824.5−9.7−11.1 to −8.42,674
Peugeot 100731.341.0−9.7−16.0 to −3.5211 (rough estimate)
Chrysler Voyager39.749.5−9.8−16.4 to −3.3219 (rough estimate)
Ford Ranger20.029.9−9.9−10.9 to −8.96,344
Citroen Dispatch32.842.7−9.9−11.8 to −8.02,439
Nissan Murano30.640.6−10.0−18.1 to −1.8124 (rough estimate)
Nissan X-Trail19.829.8−10.0−11.1 to −8.94,786
Nissan Primastar43.453.4−10.0−13.9 to −6.1629
Subaru Legacy27.537.6−10.0−16.4 to −3.7189 (rough estimate)
SsangYong Rexton28.038.1−10.1−16.5 to −3.6189 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 300817.928.3−10.4−11.2 to −9.58,252
Citroen C844.855.2−10.4−18.1 to −2.7163 (rough estimate)
Nissan Kubistar42.152.4−10.4−19.8 to −1.0107 (rough estimate)
Toyota Dyna32.042.4−10.4−19.5 to −1.3103 (rough estimate)
Renault Trafic31.942.3−10.4−11.3 to −9.511,445
Renault Espace38.448.8−10.4−18.2 to −2.6151 (rough estimate)
Chrysler 300C27.237.6−10.4−14.8 to −6.1405 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Vectra38.048.5−10.4−12.4 to −8.42,300
Renault Kangoo35.846.2−10.5−11.9 to −9.04,490
Chrysler Ypsilon24.535.0−10.5−16.6 to −4.4192 (rough estimate)
MGB11.622.1−10.5−14.2 to −6.9302 (rough estimate)
Chevrolet Spark33.143.7−10.6−13.1 to −8.01,365
Vauxhall Signum36.647.2−10.6−18.1 to −3.1161 (rough estimate)
Saab 9-527.938.5−10.6−14.8 to −6.4448 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Amica31.341.9−10.7−13.7 to −7.6902
Toyota Land Cruiser20.731.5−10.7−13.2 to −8.31,047
DS 327.738.5−10.8−12.2 to −9.44,188
Citroen Relay25.936.7−10.8−14.5 to −7.1544
Rover 4534.945.8−10.9−18.0 to −3.8175 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Lancer23.334.2−10.9−14.3 to −7.5601
Fiat Bravo36.947.9−11.0−15.6 to −6.4423 (rough estimate)
Jaguar XJS12.723.7−11.0−15.2 to −6.8244 (rough estimate)
Dacia Sandero16.927.9−11.0−12.2 to −9.94,301
Morris Minor15.426.5−11.1−17.6 to −4.5117 (rough estimate)
Toyota Hiace25.136.3−11.2−13.5 to −8.81,314
Toyota Hilux20.832.1−11.3−12.9 to −9.72,440
Peugeot RCZ20.832.2−11.4−14.1 to −8.7891
Saab 90027.538.9−11.4−18.2 to −4.7171 (rough estimate)
Aston Martin DB74.015.5−11.5−15.0 to −8.0126 (rough estimate)
Citroen C3 Picasso12.624.1−11.5−16.1 to −6.9199 (rough estimate)
Renault Laguna36.347.8−11.5−15.1 to −8.0711
Peugeot 40635.146.7−11.6−16.6 to −6.6356 (rough estimate)
Fiat Stilo41.853.4−11.6−19.8 to −3.4141 (rough estimate)
Chrysler Jeep Grand29.541.2−11.7−16.0 to −7.4441 (rough estimate)
Jaguar X-Type31.343.0−11.7−13.6 to −9.92,408
Chrysler Crossfire21.333.1−11.8−18.1 to −5.4164 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 40734.446.2−11.8−15.1 to −8.4785
Chevrolet Aveo37.849.6−11.8−15.1 to −8.5835
Hyundai Accent35.547.3−11.8−17.2 to −6.4304 (rough estimate)
Toyota Carina26.238.1−11.9−20.4 to −3.3103 (rough estimate)
Citroen C4 Grand Picasso12.524.4−11.9−14.4 to −9.5711
Jeep Grand Cherokee22.534.5−12.0−18.2 to −5.8178 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Splash20.132.1−12.0−15.1 to −8.9637
Renault Twingo22.334.3−12.0−14.0 to −10.11,801
Peugeot 30634.146.2−12.1−17.5 to −6.7299 (rough estimate)
Mazda RX-77.819.9−12.1−16.3 to −8.0180 (rough estimate)
Alfa Romeo MiTo23.936.1−12.2−14.6 to −9.81,263
Morgan Plus 41.914.2−12.2−15.0 to −9.5103 (rough estimate)
Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow5.317.6−12.3−16.0 to −8.7151 (rough estimate)
Citroen Xsara39.051.4−12.4−14.0 to −10.93,864
Chrysler 30021.233.8−12.7−19.6 to −5.8137 (rough estimate)
Fiat Scudo37.350.0−12.7−16.7 to −8.7577
Chevrolet Kalos40.453.2−12.8−17.8 to −7.8376 (rough estimate)
Citroen C522.635.6−13.0−15.6 to −10.4975
Dodge Nitro31.044.2−13.2−20.8 to −5.6145 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Jimny18.531.8−13.2−16.0 to −10.5782
Chevrolet Lacetti39.252.5−13.3−19.0 to −7.6283 (rough estimate)
Volvo 90023.937.3−13.4−21.1 to −5.6117 (rough estimate)
Chevrolet Cruze24.838.2−13.5−16.9 to −10.1618
Citroen DS519.733.7−14.0−20.3 to −7.6152 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Shogun Sport30.344.3−14.0−19.6 to −8.4261 (rough estimate)
Jeep Patriot36.950.9−14.0−23.4 to −4.7103 (rough estimate)
SEAT Arosa29.944.1−14.2−22.2 to −6.2127 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 500819.433.7−14.3−16.0 to −12.51,958
Talbot Express33.748.1−14.4−19.4 to −9.4353 (rough estimate)
Alfa Romeo 15632.046.6−14.6−20.1 to −9.2291 (rough estimate)
Ford F1505.320.1−14.7−18.8 to −10.7131 (rough estimate)
Land Rover Defender18.133.1−15.0−16.5 to −13.62,735
Alfa Romeo Brera22.137.3−15.1−23.2 to −7.1104 (rough estimate)
Toyota Starlet20.635.8−15.2−19.9 to −10.5291 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Carry29.445.0−15.6−21.3 to −10.0252 (rough estimate)
Nissan Terrano31.647.4−15.8−22.4 to −9.1190 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Movano22.238.3−16.2−21.2 to −11.1266 (rough estimate)
Mazda 32330.546.9−16.4−21.7 to −11.1295 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Space Star38.454.8−16.5−25.5 to −7.4112 (rough estimate)
Alfa Romeo GT28.645.1−16.5−21.1 to −11.9384 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 10630.147.0−16.9−21.6 to −12.2369 (rough estimate)
Fiat Multipla35.452.3−17.0−24.7 to −9.2147 (rough estimate)
Rover 7527.844.9−17.1−20.3 to −13.9765
Nissan Patrol17.234.4−17.2−23.4 to −11.0145 (rough estimate)
Renault Koleos13.130.5−17.4−20.9 to −14.0382 (rough estimate)
Porsche 94410.227.7−17.5−22.8 to −12.2127 (rough estimate)
Nissan Cube15.232.7−17.5−20.9 to −14.2466 (rough estimate)
Mazda Bongo28.145.6−17.5−22.7 to −12.4292 (rough estimate)
Fiat Coupe20.237.8−17.6−23.4 to −11.9198 (rough estimate)
Isuzu Trooper23.040.9−17.9−24.7 to −11.1148 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Terracan25.943.9−18.0−25.5 to −10.4131 (rough estimate)
Alfa Romeo 14729.347.4−18.1−23.2 to −13.0314 (rough estimate)
MG ZT22.841.1−18.3−24.0 to −12.5206 (rough estimate)
Alfa Romeo 15924.943.9−18.9−23.1 to −14.7409 (rough estimate)
Mazda B250023.843.8−20.0−27.6 to −12.4122 (rough estimate)
Isuzu Rodeo23.244.7−21.5−29.3 to −13.6112 (rough estimate)

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,650,229 (initial tests in SS) · 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