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Which cars fail their MOT most in St Albans (AL)?

In the St Albans (AL) postcode area, 438 models had 100 or more initial MOT tests (first attempts) in 2019–2024 (815,751 tests). The Peugeot 205 fails most above its own rate elsewhere in Britain: 48.3% here against 35.6% (+12.7 points, 95% interval +3.7 to +21.8; a rough estimate from 118 tests here). The Fiat Grande Punto does best against its own rate (−21.6 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 St Albans (AL)

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.

St Albans (AL): 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
Peugeot 20548.335.6+12.7+3.7 to +21.8118 (rough estimate)
Toyota Estima35.024.1+10.9+3.0 to +18.8140 (rough estimate)
Toyota C-HR22.612.5+10.0+8.2 to +11.92,040
Lotus Elise25.016.0+9.0+1.0 to +17.0112 (rough estimate)
Tesla Model X23.516.1+7.5+1.4 to +13.6187 (rough estimate)
SEAT Tarraco21.114.5+6.6+0.9 to +12.4194 (rough estimate)
BMW X420.414.3+6.1+0.8 to +11.3226 (rough estimate)
BMW 7 Series25.920.0+5.9+1.6 to +10.3390 (rough estimate)
BMW X220.915.2+5.7−1.9 to +13.3110 (rough estimate)
Tesla Model 321.415.9+5.5+2.5 to +8.5718
Toyota Prius26.721.8+4.9+3.4 to +6.43,383
Volkswagen Arteon17.813.0+4.8−2.6 to +12.3101 (rough estimate)
Toyota Previa50.545.9+4.6−2.3 to +11.5202 (rough estimate)
Toyota Verso30.225.7+4.5+1.9 to +7.11,189
Toyota Land Cruiser35.831.3+4.4+1.2 to +7.6853
Tesla Model S20.115.9+4.3+0.5 to +8.0447 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz SLC15.711.5+4.1−2.5 to +10.8115 (rough estimate)
Citroen C4 Picasso24.720.6+4.1−1.6 to +9.8219 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Celerio17.113.1+4.0−1.2 to +9.1205 (rough estimate)
BMW Z338.234.3+3.9−1.6 to +9.5293 (rough estimate)
Porsche Taycan13.19.3+3.7−1.0 to +8.5199 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter31.828.3+3.5−1.7 to +8.7305 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz A-Class24.821.4+3.5+2.3 to +4.65,390
Mazda RX-836.933.5+3.5−5.5 to +12.5111 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Wagon R47.444.1+3.2−5.9 to +12.4114 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz S-Class21.318.1+3.2−0.4 to +6.8497 (rough estimate)
Volvo S9015.111.9+3.2−3.0 to +9.5126 (rough estimate)
Smart City-Coupe45.041.9+3.1−3.8 to +10.0200 (rough estimate)
BMW M517.514.7+2.8−3.6 to +9.2137 (rough estimate)
Toyota Hilux34.832.0+2.8+0.1 to +5.51,195
Porsche 94430.327.6+2.7−5.9 to +11.4109 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi L20036.033.3+2.7−0.2 to +5.61,035
Vauxhall Antara42.239.7+2.5−3.3 to +8.4277 (rough estimate)
Ferrari Portofino7.85.3+2.5−2.5 to +7.6115 (rough estimate)
BMW X526.924.3+2.5+0.7 to +4.42,219
Ford Puma17.414.9+2.4−0.9 to +5.7507
Smart Fortwo29.727.3+2.4+0.3 to +4.51,841
Chrysler 300C39.837.4+2.4−6.9 to +11.7108 (rough estimate)
BMW M415.012.7+2.3−2.7 to +7.3200 (rough estimate)
Land Rover Discovery Sport19.417.1+2.3+0.9 to +3.63,204
Ford B-MAX26.023.8+2.2−0.2 to +4.51,348
Ferrari California9.07.0+2.0−2.9 to +6.8134 (rough estimate)
Toyota Auris26.524.6+1.9+0.7 to +3.15,560
Citroen C4 Cactus24.122.2+1.9−1.8 to +5.6510
Audi A247.145.3+1.8−5.2 to +8.9193 (rough estimate)
Ford Mustang17.415.7+1.7−2.4 to +5.8328 (rough estimate)
Lexus RC12.410.7+1.7−2.7 to +6.0226 (rough estimate)
Alfa Romeo 14748.847.1+1.6−7.3 to +10.6121 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz V-Class19.517.9+1.5−3.7 to +6.8221 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz CLA19.217.7+1.5−1.5 to +4.5681
Vauxhall Grandland14.813.4+1.5−2.4 to +5.4317 (rough estimate)
Suzuki SX430.228.8+1.4−2.6 to +5.3514
Mercedes-Benz B-Class27.225.8+1.4−0.7 to +3.51,728
Toyota Proace32.130.7+1.3−3.8 to +6.5321 (rough estimate)
Honda S200021.820.5+1.3−4.5 to +7.1197 (rough estimate)
Smart Forfour26.124.8+1.2−2.2 to +4.7633
BMW M317.916.7+1.2−2.2 to +4.6496 (rough estimate)
Jaguar F-Type10.29.0+1.2−1.2 to +3.6627
Volvo S8033.232.0+1.2−5.0 to +7.4220 (rough estimate)
Aston Martin DBS8.67.4+1.2−2.1 to +4.5292 (rough estimate)
BMW X322.321.1+1.2−0.6 to +2.92,229
Volvo XC6020.419.2+1.2−0.1 to +2.53,789
Volkswagen Fox46.545.4+1.1−2.7 to +4.9671
Citroen C4 Grand Picasso25.424.3+1.0−2.4 to +4.5603
Toyota GT8614.713.6+1.0−3.3 to +5.4259 (rough estimate)
Toyota Hiace37.236.2+1.0−4.2 to +6.2331 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz E-Class22.621.5+1.0−0.2 to +2.24,861
Toyota Aygo24.423.4+1.0−0.0 to +2.06,515
Ferrari 4586.75.7+0.9−3.1 to +5.0150 (rough estimate)
Jaguar I-Pace9.08.1+0.8−2.2 to +3.9346 (rough estimate)
BMW 5 Series23.622.8+0.8−0.3 to +2.05,031
Mercedes-Benz Citan35.534.7+0.8−4.0 to +5.6378 (rough estimate)
Subaru Legacy38.137.5+0.6−6.6 to +7.9173 (rough estimate)
Alfa Romeo GT45.544.9+0.6−7.5 to +8.8145 (rough estimate)
Audi Q718.517.9+0.6−1.2 to +2.41,847
Renault Trafic42.742.1+0.6−1.8 to +2.91,726
Toyota Celica41.340.7+0.6−4.9 to +6.0317 (rough estimate)
Land Rover Range Rover Sport21.721.1+0.6−0.7 to +1.93,901
Peugeot 30646.646.1+0.5−7.2 to +8.2163 (rough estimate)
Honda Insight27.326.8+0.5−4.8 to +5.8278 (rough estimate)
Aston Martin DB911.310.9+0.5−2.2 to +3.1555
Kia Niro12.011.5+0.5−1.5 to +2.51,027
McLaren 720S5.75.3+0.5−3.1 to +4.1175 (rough estimate)
Jaguar E-Pace12.111.6+0.4−2.2 to +3.1571
Ferrari 4884.74.4+0.3−2.6 to +3.3211 (rough estimate)
Maserati Levante13.613.2+0.3−5.1 to +5.8155 (rough estimate)
BMW i311.911.6+0.3−2.9 to +3.5394 (rough estimate)
Kia Venga24.724.4+0.3−1.9 to +2.51,452
BMW 4 Series14.714.4+0.3−1.4 to +2.01,753
Citroen C3 Picasso24.324.0+0.3−6.6 to +7.2148 (rough estimate)
Peugeot Boxer27.327.0+0.3−3.2 to +3.8631
Kia Optima19.419.1+0.3−5.7 to +6.2170 (rough estimate)
Volvo XC4010.19.8+0.3−1.5 to +2.01,111
Mercedes-Benz GL20.920.6+0.3−7.2 to +7.7115 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz C-Class24.824.5+0.2−0.7 to +1.27,599
Mercedes-Benz CLC43.643.4+0.2−7.4 to +7.8165 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen CC23.623.5+0.1−4.4 to +4.6344 (rough estimate)
Volvo V6021.421.3+0.1−2.5 to +2.61,005
Peugeot 40646.746.6+0.1−8.4 to +8.5135 (rough estimate)
Nissan Navara32.832.7+0.1−2.6 to +2.71,223
Suzuki Splash32.132.0+0.1−5.5 to +5.6271 (rough estimate)
BMW Z424.224.2+0.0−2.7 to +2.7978
Fiat Tipo23.223.2+0.0−5.0 to +5.0276 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz M-Class28.428.4−0.0−3.0 to +2.9895
Mercedes-Benz SLK25.725.7−0.0−2.5 to +2.41,250
Ford Edge13.513.6−0.1−5.3 to +5.2163 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen up!17.317.4−0.1−1.3 to +1.14,083
Mercedes-Benz GLC11.211.4−0.1−2.1 to +1.9953
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque15.916.0−0.1−1.2 to +1.04,225
Mercedes-Benz GLE11.111.3−0.1−3.5 to +3.2350 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz CLS24.925.1−0.2−4.0 to +3.7486 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Touareg23.723.9−0.2−2.8 to +2.41,021
Suzuki Ignis24.825.0−0.2−5.1 to +4.6307 (rough estimate)
Alfa Romeo Giulia14.714.9−0.2−4.5 to +4.0272 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Shogun33.533.7−0.2−4.4 to +4.0484 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz CLK38.238.4−0.3−3.4 to +2.9909
MGB21.822.0−0.3−7.5 to +7.0124 (rough estimate)
Audi Q28.58.8−0.3−1.7 to +1.11,480
Jaguar F-Pace13.914.2−0.3−2.1 to +1.51,502
Citroen C3 Aircross12.312.6−0.3−3.9 to +3.3325 (rough estimate)
BMW 1 Series23.323.7−0.4−1.3 to +0.58,128
Peugeot 10646.546.9−0.4−7.1 to +6.3213 (rough estimate)
Honda FR-V43.243.6−0.4−6.0 to +5.2301 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Mokka20.921.4−0.4−1.7 to +0.83,902
Citroen Nemo39.540.0−0.4−5.7 to +4.8334 (rough estimate)
Volvo XC7029.329.8−0.5−4.5 to +3.6491 (rough estimate)
MINI Clubman15.115.6−0.5−3.5 to +2.6536
Skoda Rapid20.821.3−0.5−4.7 to +3.8351 (rough estimate)
Toyota MR235.135.6−0.5−5.8 to +4.8313 (rough estimate)
Chrysler Jeep Grand40.541.0−0.5−8.4 to +7.5148 (rough estimate)
Toyota Yaris28.729.2−0.5−1.2 to +0.314,087
Toyota RAV425.926.5−0.5−1.9 to +0.84,193
Ford Transit Custom20.521.0−0.6−2.4 to +1.31,830
Lexus UX5.35.9−0.6−2.6 to +1.5471 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz SL16.517.1−0.6−3.4 to +2.3655
BMW 3 Series25.726.3−0.6−1.4 to +0.211,920
Mercedes-Benz 30024.525.1−0.6−8.8 to +7.6106 (rough estimate)
Volvo XC9029.029.6−0.6−2.1 to +1.03,342
Peugeot 10814.815.4−0.6−2.5 to +1.31,327
Citroen Dispatch42.042.6−0.6−3.7 to +2.5949
Renault Scenic44.344.9−0.6−3.7 to +2.41,009
Honda HR-V13.814.5−0.7−2.6 to +1.31,244
Lexus Es6.36.9−0.7−5.2 to +3.9112 (rough estimate)
MG ZS14.515.2−0.7−4.1 to +2.7413 (rough estimate)
Land Rover Range Rover22.823.5−0.7−2.2 to +0.92,822
Kia Sportage21.822.5−0.7−1.7 to +0.36,947
Aston Martin Rapide10.311.0−0.7−5.9 to +4.5136 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Jetta33.334.1−0.7−5.9 to +4.4321 (rough estimate)
BMW X115.716.4−0.8−2.5 to +1.01,674
Chevrolet Captiva46.046.7−0.8−8.5 to +6.9161 (rough estimate)
Kia Stonic9.610.4−0.8−4.0 to +2.4323 (rough estimate)
Citroen DS437.938.7−0.8−10.2 to +8.6103 (rough estimate)
Renault Master33.234.0−0.8−7.5 to +5.8193 (rough estimate)
MINI Countryman14.515.3−0.8−2.2 to +0.62,448
Vauxhall Viva12.813.7−0.9−3.3 to +1.6718
Maserati Ghibli15.916.8−0.9−6.3 to +4.5176 (rough estimate)
MINI Hatch26.227.2−0.9−1.6 to −0.216,182
Citroen C436.837.8−1.0−2.7 to +0.73,005
Audi R810.011.0−1.0−5.3 to +3.3190 (rough estimate)
Skoda Karoq8.89.8−1.0−3.6 to +1.6455 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Vitara13.314.3−1.0−3.8 to +1.7595
Mitsubishi Mirage15.416.5−1.1−7.6 to +5.5117 (rough estimate)
Audi Q514.415.5−1.1−2.2 to +0.13,617
Volkswagen e-Golf12.113.2−1.1−5.7 to +3.5198 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 20823.224.3−1.1−2.6 to +0.42,916
Peugeot 500832.433.5−1.1−4.1 to +1.8949
Mitsubishi ASX18.920.0−1.1−5.3 to +3.1334 (rough estimate)
Seat Arona12.013.2−1.2−3.1 to +0.81,108
Land Rover Discovery27.829.0−1.2−2.5 to +0.24,401
Bentley Continental8.49.6−1.2−3.5 to +1.1573
Seat Ateca9.911.1−1.2−2.7 to +0.31,594
Land Rover Range Rover Velar14.015.3−1.2−3.7 to +1.3769
Toyota Avensis32.633.8−1.2−3.1 to +0.72,330
Volvo S4041.742.9−1.2−5.7 to +3.2470 (rough estimate)
Skoda Superb19.520.8−1.2−3.7 to +1.21,019
Ford Grand C-MAX27.228.4−1.2−4.1 to +1.6934
Volkswagen Lupo40.441.7−1.3−8.0 to +5.5203 (rough estimate)
Skoda Kodiaq9.010.3−1.3−3.8 to +1.2499 (rough estimate)
Volvo V4024.225.5−1.3−3.0 to +0.42,478
Mercedes-Benz Vito32.934.2−1.3−3.6 to +1.01,644
Ferrari 8122.63.9−1.3−4.3 to +1.7116 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Swift27.628.9−1.3−3.3 to +0.62,063
Audi A620.121.4−1.3−2.6 to −0.03,674
Suzuki Grand Vitara35.737.0−1.3−6.2 to +3.6367 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 300826.828.2−1.3−3.2 to +0.52,152
MINI Paceman12.814.2−1.4−6.2 to +3.4187 (rough estimate)
Ford Escort26.427.8−1.4−6.4 to +3.6299 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Vivaro41.643.1−1.4−3.2 to +0.32,989
Vauxhall Corsa35.837.3−1.5−2.1 to −0.823,122
Fiat 12410.211.7−1.5−6.2 to +3.3157 (rough estimate)
Volvo V9012.714.2−1.5−5.1 to +2.1331 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Amarok19.521.0−1.5−5.4 to +2.4394 (rough estimate)
Audi S319.320.8−1.5−8.2 to +5.1135 (rough estimate)
Audi A426.227.7−1.6−2.6 to −0.67,113
Skoda Octavia23.325.0−1.6−3.0 to −0.33,757
Ford EcoSport17.118.7−1.6−3.5 to +0.21,588
MG TF31.232.9−1.7−8.6 to +5.3173 (rough estimate)
Toyota iQ20.321.9−1.7−4.5 to +1.2769
Vauxhall Astra33.635.3−1.7−2.4 to −1.017,354
Mazda CX-514.816.6−1.8−3.3 to −0.32,107
Audi Q312.714.5−1.8−2.9 to −0.83,892
Suzuki Alto30.232.0−1.8−5.0 to +1.3832
MG MGF35.237.1−1.8−9.7 to +6.0142 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen T-Roc7.19.0−1.8−3.4 to −0.31,025
Ford Ranger27.929.8−1.8−3.8 to +0.11,977
Mercedes-Benz GLA10.612.5−1.9−3.8 to +0.0993
Ford Tourneo Connect18.520.4−1.9−7.6 to +3.8178 (rough estimate)
Ford Galaxy36.438.3−1.9−3.9 to +0.12,293
Fiat Ducato25.127.1−1.9−4.4 to +0.61,166
Audi A518.420.3−1.9−3.2 to −0.73,941
Alfa Romeo 15941.743.6−1.9−10.0 to +6.1144 (rough estimate)
Land Rover Defender31.133.0−2.0−3.9 to −0.02,183
Skoda Yeti16.418.4−2.0−4.1 to +0.11,222
Vauxhall Meriva34.836.8−2.0−3.9 to −0.12,531
Citroen Saxo47.749.7−2.0−9.0 to +5.0197 (rough estimate)
Aston Martin DB113.25.2−2.0−3.9 to −0.2379 (rough estimate)
Rover Mini30.933.0−2.1−7.4 to +3.3288 (rough estimate)
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso47.349.4−2.1−8.9 to +4.8205 (rough estimate)
Porsche Macan6.18.2−2.1−3.1 to −1.12,241
Ford Ka31.433.6−2.1−3.5 to −0.84,693
Skoda Citigo15.217.4−2.1−4.4 to +0.11,011
Jaguar XE15.617.8−2.2−4.2 to −0.21,258
Mitsubishi Lancer31.934.1−2.2−8.3 to +3.8229 (rough estimate)
Lexus CT12.915.1−2.3−3.6 to −0.92,432
Nissan NV20038.841.1−2.3−6.6 to +2.0495 (rough estimate)
Volvo C3036.839.1−2.3−6.8 to +2.2440 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Tiguan15.417.8−2.3−3.3 to −1.35,050
Abarth 50029.031.4−2.4−7.9 to +3.1262 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 50825.227.6−2.4−7.3 to +2.4310 (rough estimate)
Abarth 59516.018.5−2.5−5.1 to +0.1783
Ford Focus30.432.9−2.5−3.1 to −1.925,419
Volkswagen Sharan26.128.6−2.5−5.1 to −0.01,177
Fiat Grande Punto40.643.1−2.6−10.6 to +5.5143 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 200819.321.9−2.6−4.6 to −0.61,540
Toyota Corolla30.833.4−2.6−4.3 to −0.92,817
Audi A117.019.5−2.6−3.5 to −1.76,175
Ford Transit34.136.7−2.6−3.6 to −1.67,916
Fiat Punto42.545.1−2.6−4.8 to −0.41,957
Audi A712.615.3−2.6−5.4 to +0.2546
Lexus NX5.98.5−2.6−3.5 to −1.72,712
Aston Martin Vantage5.37.9−2.7−4.3 to −1.0759
Fiat Bravo45.147.8−2.7−10.6 to +5.2153 (rough estimate)
Honda Civic31.434.1−2.7−3.7 to −1.89,115
BMW X614.517.2−2.7−7.3 to +1.9227 (rough estimate)
Ford Mondeo32.134.8−2.7−4.0 to −1.45,184
Chevrolet Matiz45.648.4−2.7−8.6 to +3.2274 (rough estimate)
Volvo S6027.830.6−2.8−6.5 to +1.0554
Subaru Forester27.630.4−2.8−7.8 to +2.2312 (rough estimate)
Land Rover Freelander30.833.6−2.8−4.5 to −1.12,774
Nissan Primastar50.553.3−2.8−9.8 to +4.1200 (rough estimate)
Citroen Berlingo38.341.1−2.8−4.3 to −1.33,968
Peugeot 20647.350.2−2.8−5.0 to −0.72,050
Vauxhall Agila32.335.2−2.9−6.1 to +0.3806
Fiat Scudo47.049.9−2.9−10.6 to +4.7164 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Ioniq9.312.2−2.9−4.8 to −1.0918
Vauxhall Crossland10.513.5−2.9−6.8 to +0.9247 (rough estimate)
Skoda Fabia26.329.3−3.0−4.4 to −1.63,887
Vauxhall Zafira35.838.8−3.0−4.2 to −1.86,362
Honda Accord36.739.7−3.0−5.9 to −0.11,061
Porsche Panamera9.312.3−3.1−5.8 to −0.4454 (rough estimate)
Mazda CX-38.711.8−3.1−5.2 to −0.9664
Volvo V5040.543.6−3.1−6.7 to +0.5714
Honda Jazz22.125.3−3.1−3.8 to −2.514,262
BMW 6 Series17.921.1−3.2−6.2 to −0.1613
Jeep Compass22.025.2−3.2−7.1 to +0.8431 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Adam21.724.9−3.2−5.4 to −1.01,364
Mazda CX-304.47.6−3.2−6.7 to +0.2136 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 10730.333.5−3.2−4.9 to −1.52,797
Audi A322.725.9−3.2−4.0 to −2.511,369
Audi e-tron6.79.9−3.3−6.7 to +0.1210 (rough estimate)
McLaren 5704.17.3−3.3−5.6 to −0.9320 (rough estimate)
Jeep Grand Cherokee23.026.3−3.3−7.4 to +0.9400 (rough estimate)
Volvo C7036.840.0−3.3−8.6 to +2.0321 (rough estimate)
Seat Mii16.419.8−3.3−6.1 to −0.6694
Nissan Elgrand28.631.9−3.3−11.7 to +5.0112 (rough estimate)
Citroen Relay33.336.7−3.3−9.1 to +2.5255 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Passat27.530.9−3.4−4.6 to −2.15,113
Volkswagen Golf25.028.4−3.4−3.9 to −2.928,068
Mitsubishi Outlander18.021.4−3.4−5.3 to −1.51,532
Kia Ceed28.331.7−3.5−5.1 to −1.82,760
Citroen C532.035.5−3.5−7.6 to +0.6497 (rough estimate)
Jaguar XF19.723.2−3.5−5.0 to −2.12,967
Volvo V7034.037.6−3.6−6.1 to −1.01,316
Ford C-MAX24.628.2−3.6−5.2 to −2.02,896
Vauxhall Astravan43.647.2−3.6−9.3 to +2.1289 (rough estimate)
Citroen C244.748.4−3.6−8.6 to +1.3389 (rough estimate)
Skoda Roomster27.331.0−3.7−8.2 to +0.9370 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen California13.016.7−3.7−7.3 to −0.1338 (rough estimate)
Ford Fiesta29.733.4−3.7−4.2 to −3.235,517
Vauxhall Insignia26.029.8−3.8−5.2 to −2.43,682
Austin Mini27.431.2−3.8−11.7 to +4.1124 (rough estimate)
Ford Kuga15.919.8−3.8−5.0 to −2.73,920
Volkswagen ID.35.79.5−3.9−7.0 to −0.7211 (rough estimate)
Porsche 9119.413.3−3.9−4.8 to −2.94,002
Renault Grand Espace44.448.3−3.9−13.3 to +5.5108 (rough estimate)
Kia Picanto25.229.1−3.9−5.1 to −2.64,666
Vauxhall Tigra44.848.6−3.9−10.1 to +2.3248 (rough estimate)
Aston Martin V86.810.7−3.9−6.2 to −1.5456 (rough estimate)
Renault Laguna43.947.7−3.9−9.4 to +1.6317 (rough estimate)
Kia Soul23.527.4−3.9−7.4 to −0.4561
Subaru Impreza24.128.0−4.0−7.6 to −0.3540
Hyundai Kona7.411.4−4.0−6.0 to −1.9620
Fiat Fiorino34.638.6−4.0−11.5 to +3.6153 (rough estimate)
Chevrolet Kalos49.053.1−4.1−13.8 to +5.6102 (rough estimate)
Fiat 500L26.330.4−4.1−7.9 to −0.4532
Jeep Renegade14.818.9−4.1−6.3 to −1.91,020
Volkswagen Caddy26.630.8−4.1−5.7 to −2.63,189
Volkswagen Polo28.933.1−4.2−4.8 to −3.519,845
Peugeot 20743.747.9−4.2−5.9 to −2.53,198
Mazda MX-522.426.6−4.2−5.8 to −2.52,508
Hyundai Coupe44.248.4−4.2−10.0 to +1.7278 (rough estimate)
DS 334.238.4−4.2−6.4 to −2.01,742
Rover 7540.544.8−4.2−10.2 to +1.7259 (rough estimate)
Honda CR-V22.126.4−4.3−5.1 to −3.48,953
Fiat 50025.529.8−4.3−5.1 to −3.512,061
Kia Rio25.429.7−4.3−6.1 to −2.52,237
Volkswagen Scirocco23.928.3−4.4−6.8 to −2.01,219
Jaguar XJS19.223.6−4.4−11.5 to +2.6120 (rough estimate)
Ford Transit Connect33.037.5−4.5−5.9 to −3.14,230
Volkswagen T-Cross5.49.9−4.5−7.4 to −1.7242 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Shogun Sport39.644.2−4.6−13.7 to +4.6111 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 30829.033.5−4.6−6.4 to −2.72,354
Porsche Cayenne12.116.8−4.6−6.2 to −3.11,675
Mazda 625.630.3−4.7−6.5 to −2.82,132
Renault Kadjar13.718.3−4.7−6.6 to −2.71,155
Renault Twingo29.534.2−4.7−8.5 to −0.8532
Porsche Cayman6.811.5−4.7−6.4 to −3.0866
Hyundai ix2019.924.7−4.7−7.2 to −2.31,029
Ford Transit Courier23.628.4−4.7−8.2 to −1.3584
MG 316.721.4−4.7−9.9 to +0.4198 (rough estimate)
Nissan 350Z22.527.3−4.8−11.6 to +2.1142 (rough estimate)
Porsche Boxster14.018.8−4.8−6.4 to −3.11,715
Volkswagen Touran29.534.3−4.8−6.5 to −3.02,617
Nissan Leaf13.017.8−4.8−6.7 to −2.91,209
Aston Martin DB710.615.4−4.8−9.5 to −0.1170 (rough estimate)
Mazda 542.947.7−4.8−9.2 to −0.5499 (rough estimate)
Jaguar XJ20.024.9−4.9−7.4 to −2.4993
Renault Modus44.949.8−4.9−10.5 to +0.7303 (rough estimate)
Chevrolet Spark38.643.5−4.9−11.3 to +1.4228 (rough estimate)
Chrysler Grand Cherokee39.244.1−5.0−10.6 to +0.7286 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 30747.452.4−5.0−7.7 to −2.31,288
Hyundai Matrix41.946.9−5.0−13.5 to +3.5129 (rough estimate)
Mazda 326.131.1−5.0−6.6 to −3.53,067
Renault Clio38.943.9−5.0−6.2 to −3.96,709
Suzuki Carry39.844.9−5.1−13.7 to +3.6123 (rough estimate)
Audi TT19.925.0−5.1−6.3 to −3.83,916
Citroen C122.627.8−5.2−6.5 to −3.83,529
Alfa Romeo Giulietta23.428.6−5.2−7.9 to −2.5944
Jeep Wrangler23.128.3−5.2−10.2 to −0.3282 (rough estimate)
Lexus RX15.020.2−5.2−6.4 to −4.03,421
Alfa Romeo Stelvio6.111.3−5.2−9.0 to −1.5164 (rough estimate)
Audi A810.115.4−5.3−8.5 to −2.0337 (rough estimate)
Mazda 224.329.6−5.3−6.7 to −3.83,399
Volkswagen Caravelle30.435.7−5.3−9.5 to −1.1460 (rough estimate)
Nissan Primera41.146.4−5.3−11.5 to +0.8246 (rough estimate)
Ford Tourneo18.323.7−5.4−9.7 to −1.0306 (rough estimate)
Renault Kangoo40.646.1−5.5−8.7 to −2.4931
Citroen C330.335.8−5.5−7.1 to −4.03,332
Aston Martin Vanquish3.59.0−5.5−7.5 to −3.6376 (rough estimate)
Hyundai i4020.025.7−5.7−10.0 to −1.4335 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Vectra42.748.4−5.7−8.4 to −2.91,254
Lexus IS18.324.0−5.7−7.2 to −4.22,496
Volkswagen Bora38.644.3−5.7−12.7 to +1.2189 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Accent41.447.2−5.7−14.9 to +3.5111 (rough estimate)
Kia Sedona41.247.0−5.8−12.3 to +0.8216 (rough estimate)
Lexus LS16.822.6−5.8−10.9 to −0.7209 (rough estimate)
Nissan Juke20.426.3−5.9−6.8 to −5.07,824
Volkswagen Transporter26.932.8−5.9−7.1 to −4.75,039
Renault Megane40.546.4−5.9−8.0 to −3.82,037
Mitsubishi Colt37.042.9−5.9−10.3 to −1.5457 (rough estimate)
Fiat 500X12.218.1−5.9−7.7 to −4.11,256
Citroen Xsara45.351.3−6.0−9.3 to −2.6867
Jeep Cherokee27.133.1−6.0−10.4 to −1.6388 (rough estimate)
Jaguar S-Type31.837.8−6.0−10.4 to −1.7444 (rough estimate)
Peugeot Partner30.736.8−6.0−7.7 to −4.43,026
Nissan Qashqai22.728.7−6.0−6.7 to −5.416,836
Dacia Sandero21.727.8−6.1−8.3 to −3.81,265
Ford S-MAX28.334.4−6.1−7.5 to −4.73,898
Chrysler PT42.448.5−6.1−14.8 to +2.5125 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Eos27.133.3−6.2−10.2 to −2.2479 (rough estimate)
Ford Fusion33.339.5−6.2−8.7 to −3.71,353
Seat Ibiza26.632.9−6.2−7.4 to −5.15,682
Toyota Starlet29.435.7−6.3−14.5 to +1.9119 (rough estimate)
Kia Sorento25.932.2−6.3−9.2 to −3.4888
Renault Grand Scenic41.047.3−6.3−10.3 to −2.3578
Vauxhall Corsavan40.346.7−6.4−14.5 to +1.8139 (rough estimate)
Kia Carens30.236.7−6.4−10.4 to −2.4506
Renault Zoe16.923.4−6.5−9.4 to −3.5627
Seat Leon17.524.2−6.7−7.7 to −5.64,859
Jaguar XK16.523.3−6.8−8.9 to −4.71,180
Lexus GS14.721.5−6.8−9.7 to −4.0599
Hyundai Tucson11.017.8−6.9−8.0 to −5.73,053
Alfa Romeo MiTo29.036.0−7.0−10.2 to −3.8785
Dacia Duster17.424.4−7.0−9.3 to −4.71,049
Volkswagen Beetle33.941.0−7.0−9.4 to −4.71,568
Seat Alhambra20.827.9−7.1−9.1 to −5.11,613
Chevrolet Aveo42.449.5−7.1−14.4 to +0.2177 (rough estimate)
Nissan Micra29.536.7−7.2−8.1 to −6.39,912
Nissan Pathfinder39.246.4−7.2−14.8 to +0.4158 (rough estimate)
Isuzu D-Max19.426.7−7.2−12.2 to −2.3247 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Combo35.542.8−7.2−9.2 to −5.32,330
Hyundai ix3522.229.5−7.3−9.5 to −5.21,465
Seat Altea33.040.4−7.4−11.6 to −3.2491 (rough estimate)
Hyundai i1017.424.8−7.5−8.3 to −6.78,498
Hyundai i2017.525.0−7.5−8.7 to −6.33,858
Honda CR-Z13.320.9−7.6−13.5 to −1.7128 (rough estimate)
Nissan Pulsar11.419.1−7.8−10.0 to −5.5773
Nissan Note25.833.6−7.8−9.0 to −6.54,637
Renault Captur11.719.6−7.8−9.2 to −6.42,056
LEVC TX3.010.8−7.8−10.7 to −4.9134 (rough estimate)
Fiat Panda26.434.3−7.9−9.7 to −6.12,285
Hyundai Santa Fe25.834.0−8.1−10.7 to −5.61,126
Peugeot 40737.846.1−8.3−14.2 to −2.3259 (rough estimate)
Rover 2533.642.0−8.4−17.4 to +0.6107 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Jimny23.131.7−8.6−12.7 to −4.5402 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz Viano25.234.3−9.1−17.0 to −1.1115 (rough estimate)
Rover 4536.545.7−9.2−18.0 to −0.4115 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Getz36.445.6−9.2−12.1 to −6.31,066
Nissan Almera35.945.2−9.3−12.9 to −5.7694
Jaguar X-Type33.542.9−9.4−12.5 to −6.4938
Saab 9-328.939.3−10.4−12.4 to −8.52,156
Peugeot Bipper29.139.7−10.5−14.9 to −6.2422 (rough estimate)
Nissan X-Trail19.329.8−10.5−12.1 to −8.92,398
Peugeot RCZ21.432.1−10.7−15.3 to −6.1308 (rough estimate)
Hyundai i3021.232.2−11.0−12.5 to −9.52,967
Hyundai i80025.836.9−11.1−18.0 to −4.2155 (rough estimate)
Nissan Pixo20.432.1−11.7−16.1 to −7.3324 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Amica30.141.8−11.7−18.1 to −5.4203 (rough estimate)
Saab 9-526.438.5−12.1−15.6 to −8.6617
Peugeot Expert25.337.8−12.6−14.8 to −10.31,472
Saab 90025.838.9−13.1−20.1 to −6.1151 (rough estimate)
Dacia Logan13.326.5−13.2−18.4 to −8.0165 (rough estimate)
Mazda Bongo32.245.6−13.3−21.7 to −5.0121 (rough estimate)
Fiat Doblo21.635.0−13.4−15.7 to −11.11,235
Daihatsu Sirion19.435.2−15.8−20.7 to −10.8247 (rough estimate)
SEAT Toledo13.630.7−17.1−22.9 to −11.2132 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Movano20.338.3−18.0−24.4 to −11.6153 (rough estimate)
Fiat Grande Punto22.043.6−21.6−29.8 to −13.5100 (rough estimate)

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 815,751 (initial tests in AL) · 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