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Which cars fail their MOT most in Stevenage (SG)?

In the Stevenage (SG) postcode area, 499 models had 100 or more initial MOT tests (first attempts) in 2019–2024 (1,333,600 tests). The Toyota Estima fails most above its own rate elsewhere in Britain: 41.0% here against 24.1% (+16.9 points, 95% interval +8.2 to +25.7; a rough estimate from 122 tests here). The Vauxhall Frontera does best against its own rate (−16.6 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 Stevenage (SG)

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.

Stevenage (SG): 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 Estima41.024.1+16.9+8.2 to +25.7122 (rough estimate)
BMW 8 Series30.018.0+12.0+4.6 to +19.4150 (rough estimate)
Nissan Elgrand40.931.9+9.1+2.8 to +15.3242 (rough estimate)
Toyota Prius29.521.8+7.7+5.8 to +9.62,249
Land Rover 8840.733.7+7.0−1.0 to +15.1145 (rough estimate)
Peugeot RCZ38.832.0+6.7+2.5 to +11.0511
Daihatsu Terios46.039.6+6.4−2.8 to +15.6113 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Corsavan52.046.6+5.4−0.3 to +11.2294 (rough estimate)
Toyota Proace36.130.7+5.4−0.7 to +11.5241 (rough estimate)
Fiat Doblo40.235.0+5.2+2.5 to +7.91,294
Peugeot Partner41.636.7+4.9+3.6 to +6.25,255
MG ZR46.141.3+4.9−2.7 to +12.4167 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 20540.435.6+4.8−2.7 to +12.2166 (rough estimate)
Tesla Model X20.616.1+4.5−1.2 to +10.2194 (rough estimate)
Citroen C4 Cactus26.622.2+4.4+0.0 to +8.8391 (rough estimate)
Fiat Grande Punto47.943.5+4.4−4.6 to +13.4119 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz Citan38.834.6+4.2+0.2 to +8.2572
Toyota C-HR16.712.6+4.1+2.5 to +5.81,970
Mazda CX-3011.57.6+4.0+0.4 to +7.5312 (rough estimate)
Skoda Kodiaq14.210.3+3.9+1.7 to +6.01,017
Audi S324.620.8+3.9−1.9 to +9.7211 (rough estimate)
Toyota Supra22.718.9+3.8−3.2 to +10.7141 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Combo46.242.7+3.5+2.0 to +5.13,997
Volvo S9015.311.9+3.4−3.3 to +10.2111 (rough estimate)
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso52.849.4+3.4−2.8 to +9.6250 (rough estimate)
Chevrolet Lacetti55.852.4+3.4−6.2 to +13.0104 (rough estimate)
Alfa Romeo Spider35.432.0+3.4−1.0 to +7.8466 (rough estimate)
Nissan NV20044.441.0+3.4+0.1 to +6.6910
Abarth 59521.818.4+3.4+0.3 to +6.4694
Mercedes-Benz V-Class21.217.9+3.3−1.0 to +7.6354 (rough estimate)
BMW M517.814.7+3.1−1.4 to +7.7275 (rough estimate)
Hyundai ix2027.624.6+3.0+0.3 to +5.71,062
Skoda Karoq12.79.8+2.9+1.0 to +4.81,203
Citroen DS536.533.6+2.9−5.9 to +11.7115 (rough estimate)
Ford Transit Courier31.228.3+2.9+0.2 to +5.61,122
Abarth 50034.231.4+2.9−2.2 to +8.0336 (rough estimate)
Porsche Panamera15.112.3+2.9−2.3 to +8.0185 (rough estimate)
Citroen 2CV33.831.0+2.7−4.6 to +10.1160 (rough estimate)
SsangYong Korando32.629.9+2.7−5.0 to +10.4144 (rough estimate)
Renault Zoe25.823.3+2.5−2.3 to +7.3322 (rough estimate)
Peugeot Bipper42.139.6+2.5−0.9 to +5.8848
Citroen C4 Picasso23.020.6+2.5−3.7 to +8.7178 (rough estimate)
BMW I812.710.3+2.4−3.8 to +8.7110 (rough estimate)
Citroen Dispatch45.042.6+2.4−0.1 to +4.81,638
Mercedes-Benz EQC17.915.5+2.3−4.5 to +9.1123 (rough estimate)
Bentley Continental11.89.5+2.3−0.5 to +5.2498 (rough estimate)
Volvo 90039.437.2+2.2−6.0 to +10.5137 (rough estimate)
Tesla Model 318.215.9+2.2−0.2 to +4.61,019
BMW X619.417.2+2.2−1.1 to +5.5552
Honda FR-V45.743.6+2.1−3.5 to +7.8302 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Bora46.444.3+2.1−3.4 to +7.6317 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 500835.333.5+1.8−0.7 to +4.31,446
Porsche Cayenne18.416.7+1.7−0.8 to +4.2962
Audi A817.015.3+1.7−1.7 to +5.1476 (rough estimate)
Hyundai i2026.725.0+1.7+0.3 to +3.04,111
Ford Mustang17.415.7+1.7−1.3 to +4.6634
Caterham Seven15.914.3+1.6−4.1 to +7.4157 (rough estimate)
Toyota Auris26.224.6+1.6+0.3 to +2.84,818
Citroen DS440.338.7+1.6−3.8 to +7.0318 (rough estimate)
Fiat Tipo24.823.2+1.6−3.3 to +6.5303 (rough estimate)
Lexus GS23.021.4+1.6−3.6 to +6.8252 (rough estimate)
Suzuki SX430.428.8+1.6−1.2 to +4.41,041
Skoda Scala12.511.0+1.5−3.7 to +6.8152 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Astravan48.747.2+1.5−2.0 to +5.0789
Chevrolet Spark45.043.5+1.5−2.8 to +5.8511
Renault Twingo35.634.1+1.5−1.8 to +4.7831
Ford Transit Custom22.521.0+1.5−0.0 to +3.02,996
Mercedes-Benz SLC12.911.5+1.4−1.7 to +4.6433 (rough estimate)
MG GS19.518.1+1.4−4.8 to +7.6159 (rough estimate)
Toyota GT8615.013.6+1.4−2.4 to +5.2346 (rough estimate)
BMW 7 Series21.420.0+1.4−1.6 to +4.3740
Lexus RX21.420.1+1.3−1.1 to +3.71,124
MINI Roadster18.817.6+1.3−4.7 to +7.2170 (rough estimate)
Jaguar S-Type39.037.7+1.2−2.6 to +5.0634
Nissan Figaro41.240.0+1.2−7.7 to +10.1119 (rough estimate)
Citroen Nemo41.140.0+1.2−2.4 to +4.8717
Lexus LS23.722.5+1.2−6.6 to +9.0114 (rough estimate)
Honda S200021.720.5+1.2−3.0 to +5.4369 (rough estimate)
Honda Insight28.026.8+1.2−3.6 to +5.9350 (rough estimate)
Peugeot Expert38.937.8+1.1−1.2 to +3.41,752
Land Rover Range Rover Velar16.315.2+1.1−2.0 to +4.2539
Suzuki Vitara15.314.3+1.0−0.8 to +2.81,494
Rover Mini34.033.0+1.0−2.2 to +4.2854
BMW 6 Series22.121.1+1.0−1.4 to +3.41,191
SEAT Tarraco15.514.6+1.0−4.7 to +6.6161 (rough estimate)
BMW M413.612.7+0.9−2.3 to +4.0465 (rough estimate)
Lexus CT15.915.1+0.8−2.0 to +3.6659
Volkswagen T-Cross10.79.9+0.8−2.5 to +4.1337 (rough estimate)
Jaguar XJ25.724.9+0.8−1.7 to +3.31,159
Hyundai ix3530.329.5+0.8−1.3 to +2.91,799
MINI Countryman16.115.3+0.8−0.3 to +1.94,419
Porsche Macan8.98.2+0.8−1.1 to +2.6905
MINI Paceman15.014.2+0.7−2.6 to +4.1448 (rough estimate)
BMW i312.311.6+0.7−1.3 to +2.8964
BMW 4 Series15.114.4+0.7−0.3 to +1.84,680
Jaguar XE18.517.8+0.7−1.4 to +2.91,239
Mitsubishi Mirage17.116.4+0.7−3.1 to +4.5379 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 10816.115.4+0.7−0.6 to +1.93,323
Hyundai Santa Fe34.633.9+0.6−2.0 to +3.31,224
Volvo XC6019.819.2+0.6−0.7 to +2.03,439
Ford Escort28.427.8+0.6−3.1 to +4.3570
Audi A245.945.3+0.6−5.1 to +6.3294 (rough estimate)
Fiat Grande Punto43.743.1+0.6−5.7 to +6.9238 (rough estimate)
BMW 5 Series23.422.8+0.6−0.3 to +1.58,325
Suzuki Ignis25.525.0+0.6−3.1 to +4.2560
Volvo XC4010.49.8+0.6−1.9 to +3.0598
Mazda CX-312.311.8+0.5−1.2 to +2.31,354
Vauxhall Adam25.424.9+0.5−1.0 to +2.12,993
Jaguar I-Pace8.68.1+0.5−3.7 to +4.7174 (rough estimate)
BMW Z424.724.2+0.4−1.5 to +2.41,987
Citroen C3 Aircross13.112.6+0.4−3.7 to +4.6260 (rough estimate)
MINI Clubman16.015.6+0.4−1.7 to +2.51,175
Chevrolet Captiva47.146.7+0.4−4.8 to +5.7350 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz Vito34.634.2+0.4−1.6 to +2.42,234
Nissan Primera46.846.3+0.4−5.8 to +6.7246 (rough estimate)
Citroen Berlingo41.541.1+0.4−0.8 to +1.66,760
Vauxhall Signum47.547.1+0.3−8.7 to +9.4118 (rough estimate)
Audi A715.615.3+0.3−2.6 to +3.3590
Mazda CX-516.916.6+0.3−0.9 to +1.53,668
Renault Kadjar18.618.3+0.3−1.9 to +2.51,181
Renault Grand Espace48.648.3+0.3−8.0 to +8.6140 (rough estimate)
Jeep Renegade19.118.9+0.2−2.5 to +2.9820
Toyota Yaris29.429.2+0.2−0.5 to +0.915,993
Aston Martin DB911.110.9+0.2−4.1 to +4.5207 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen T-Roc9.29.0+0.2−1.2 to +1.61,606
Mercedes-Benz GLE11.511.3+0.2−1.7 to +2.01,168
Chrysler PT48.748.5+0.2−7.8 to +8.2152 (rough estimate)
Volvo S8032.132.0+0.2−5.1 to +5.4305 (rough estimate)
Hyundai i1024.924.8+0.2−0.8 to +1.18,695
Volvo C7040.240.0+0.1−4.3 to +4.6463 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 20824.424.3+0.1−0.9 to +1.17,097
Mercedes-Benz CLC43.543.4+0.1−5.1 to +5.3356 (rough estimate)
Audi Q515.615.5+0.1−1.1 to +1.23,804
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque16.116.0+0.1−0.9 to +1.14,879
Hyundai i4025.725.6+0.1−3.5 to +3.6583
MG 321.521.4+0.1−2.6 to +2.8917
Peugeot 40746.146.1+0.1−4.3 to +4.4505
Porsche Cayman11.511.5+0.0−2.2 to +2.3763
Mercedes-Benz B17.017.0+0.0−7.4 to +7.5100 (rough estimate)
Volvo V6021.321.3+0.0−2.4 to +2.41,120
BMW X414.314.3−0.0−2.7 to +2.7629
Fiat Bravo47.847.8−0.0−6.6 to +6.6222 (rough estimate)
MG ZS15.215.2−0.0−2.7 to +2.7685
Nissan Almera45.145.1−0.0−3.0 to +3.01,065
Dacia Duster24.424.4−0.0−2.5 to +2.41,165
Vauxhall Mokka21.321.4−0.1−1.0 to +0.97,491
Vauxhall Cascada21.721.8−0.1−7.9 to +7.8106 (rough estimate)
Aston Martin Vantage7.87.8−0.1−5.0 to +4.8116 (rough estimate)
Fiat 50029.729.8−0.1−0.9 to +0.614,661
Volkswagen California16.616.7−0.1−4.4 to +4.1296 (rough estimate)
MGB21.922.0−0.2−3.8 to +3.5498 (rough estimate)
MG HS10.010.2−0.2−5.6 to +5.2120 (rough estimate)
Ford Grand C-MAX28.328.4−0.2−2.2 to +1.81,996
Fiat Scudo49.749.9−0.2−5.8 to +5.4310 (rough estimate)
Audi A621.321.4−0.2−1.3 to +1.04,973
Toyota iQ21.821.9−0.2−2.8 to +2.4984
Ford Tourneo Connect20.220.4−0.2−4.3 to +3.9371 (rough estimate)
BMW M316.516.7−0.2−2.6 to +2.2951
Citroen C335.635.8−0.2−1.4 to +1.06,088
BMW X524.124.3−0.3−1.7 to +1.13,612
Vauxhall Tigra48.448.6−0.3−4.5 to +3.9546
Nissan Pulsar18.819.1−0.3−2.8 to +2.2942
Jaguar XJS23.323.6−0.3−6.0 to +5.4215 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi L20033.033.3−0.3−1.9 to +1.33,324
Fiat 500X17.818.1−0.3−2.6 to +1.91,110
Toyota Verso25.425.7−0.3−2.8 to +2.11,209
Volkswagen Eos32.933.3−0.4−3.6 to +2.9817
Audi Q314.114.5−0.4−1.4 to +0.74,585
Toyota Hilux31.732.0−0.4−2.1 to +1.42,746
Peugeot 300827.828.2−0.4−1.7 to +0.94,694
Volkswagen Fox45.045.4−0.4−3.1 to +2.21,340
Volkswagen Touareg23.523.9−0.4−2.6 to +1.71,541
Nissan Micra36.236.6−0.4−1.4 to +0.510,894
Renault Clio43.543.9−0.4−1.3 to +0.412,144
Nissan Leaf17.317.8−0.5−2.4 to +1.41,524
Peugeot 200821.421.9−0.5−1.8 to +0.83,639
Suzuki Celerio12.513.1−0.6−3.3 to +2.2566
Renault Captur19.019.5−0.6−2.1 to +1.02,463
Mitsubishi Shogun Sport43.644.2−0.6−7.0 to +5.8234 (rough estimate)
Volvo V4024.925.5−0.6−2.2 to +1.02,797
Mercedes-Benz GLC10.811.4−0.6−1.7 to +0.43,441
Audi A519.620.3−0.7−1.8 to +0.55,007
Audi Q28.18.8−0.7−2.0 to +0.71,635
Suzuki Alto31.332.0−0.7−2.9 to +1.61,635
BMW 3 Series25.626.3−0.7−1.3 to −0.121,760
Toyota Alphard25.726.4−0.7−7.7 to +6.4148 (rough estimate)
BMW X214.515.2−0.7−4.0 to +2.6434 (rough estimate)
Jaguar F-Type8.39.0−0.7−3.1 to +1.7493 (rough estimate)
Skoda Kamiq9.610.4−0.7−4.8 to +3.4197 (rough estimate)
BMW M29.510.2−0.7−4.7 to +3.3211 (rough estimate)
Porsche Boxster18.018.7−0.7−2.4 to +1.01,955
Chevrolet Cruze37.338.0−0.7−7.9 to +6.4177 (rough estimate)
Ford B-MAX23.123.8−0.7−2.2 to +0.73,198
Audi A325.125.9−0.7−1.4 to −0.115,958
Renault Scenic44.245.0−0.8−3.0 to +1.41,970
BMW 1 Series22.923.7−0.8−1.4 to −0.116,483
Mercedes-Benz CLA16.917.8−0.8−2.4 to +0.82,112
Lexus IS23.124.0−0.8−3.2 to +1.51,257
Audi TT24.225.0−0.8−1.9 to +0.26,255
Jeep Wrangler27.428.2−0.8−5.8 to +4.1314 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen ID.38.79.5−0.8−5.1 to +3.4173 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Corsa36.437.3−0.9−1.3 to −0.440,665
Fiat Fiorino37.838.6−0.9−6.4 to +4.6302 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Scirocco27.428.3−0.9−2.8 to +1.02,102
Volkswagen CC22.623.5−0.9−4.6 to +2.8496 (rough estimate)
Tesla Model S15.015.9−0.9−4.2 to +2.4459 (rough estimate)
Fiat Panda33.434.3−0.9−2.7 to +0.92,686
Vauxhall Astra34.435.3−0.9−1.4 to −0.434,309
Jaguar E-Pace10.711.6−1.0−3.7 to +1.8496 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz E-Class20.621.6−1.0−1.8 to −0.19,389
Fiat Punto44.145.1−1.0−2.8 to +0.82,879
Mercedes-Benz M-Class27.428.4−1.0−3.3 to +1.31,455
Mazda 546.747.7−1.0−4.6 to +2.6756
Toyota MR234.635.6−1.0−4.6 to +2.6676
BMW X320.121.1−1.0−2.2 to +0.24,346
Renault Kangoo45.146.1−1.0−3.3 to +1.21,910
Audi A426.727.7−1.1−1.9 to −0.210,664
Mitsubishi Eclipse11.112.2−1.1−6.4 to +4.2135 (rough estimate)
Alfa Romeo Giulia13.814.9−1.1−5.2 to +2.9282 (rough estimate)
Land Rover Range Rover Sport20.021.1−1.1−2.4 to +0.14,012
Volkswagen Sharan27.528.6−1.1−3.8 to +1.51,132
Volvo XC9028.529.6−1.2−2.9 to +0.62,572
Toyota Corolla32.233.4−1.2−2.9 to +0.52,975
Skoda Superb19.620.8−1.2−2.7 to +0.32,577
Chrysler Grand Cherokee42.944.1−1.2−6.3 to +3.8373 (rough estimate)
Audi Q716.717.9−1.2−2.9 to +0.41,905
Ford Puma13.714.9−1.2−3.4 to +0.9957
DS DS423.524.8−1.2−9.5 to +7.0102 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Caddy29.530.8−1.3−2.5 to +0.05,022
Nissan Primastar52.153.3−1.3−6.8 to +4.3315 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Tucson16.517.8−1.3−2.7 to +0.12,639
Vauxhall Vivaro41.843.1−1.3−2.4 to −0.27,818
Renault Megane45.146.4−1.3−2.8 to +0.24,163
Kia Stonic9.110.4−1.3−3.4 to +0.7749
Kia XCeed11.012.4−1.3−5.5 to +2.8218 (rough estimate)
Toyota Previa44.646.0−1.3−8.3 to +5.6195 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen e-Golf11.913.2−1.4−6.1 to +3.4177 (rough estimate)
Fiat 500L29.030.4−1.4−4.8 to +2.0689
Honda HR-V13.114.5−1.4−3.0 to +0.21,781
DS 337.038.4−1.4−3.1 to +0.23,422
Kia Niro10.111.5−1.5−2.9 to −0.01,669
Peugeot Boxer25.527.0−1.5−3.5 to +0.61,749
Ford EcoSport17.318.7−1.5−2.7 to −0.23,619
Skoda Yeti16.918.4−1.5−2.8 to −0.23,301
Vauxhall Viva12.213.7−1.5−3.3 to +0.31,249
Maserati GranTurismo16.117.6−1.5−7.7 to +4.7137 (rough estimate)
Nissan Note32.033.5−1.5−2.7 to −0.35,840
Mercedes-Benz CLK36.938.4−1.5−4.1 to +1.01,397
Mercedes-Benz S-Class16.618.1−1.5−3.8 to +0.8987
Toyota Land Cruiser29.931.4−1.5−4.4 to +1.3985
Vauxhall Crossland11.913.5−1.5−3.9 to +0.8713
Volkswagen Tiguan16.217.8−1.6−2.4 to −0.77,913
Toyota Avensis32.333.8−1.6−3.4 to +0.22,635
Hyundai i3030.532.1−1.6−3.1 to −0.13,621
Volvo S6028.930.6−1.6−4.6 to +1.4881
Seat Ateca9.511.1−1.6−3.0 to −0.31,837
Citroen C126.127.8−1.6−2.8 to −0.55,477
Dacia Sandero26.127.8−1.7−3.8 to +0.51,622
MINI Hatch25.527.2−1.7−2.1 to −1.230,868
Mercedes-Benz A-Class19.721.4−1.7−2.4 to −1.012,613
Peugeot 20746.247.9−1.7−2.9 to −0.56,542
Vauxhall Insignia28.029.8−1.7−2.7 to −0.77,773
Ford Focus31.232.9−1.8−2.2 to −1.349,881
Mercedes-Benz GLA10.712.5−1.8−2.8 to −0.73,456
Audi R89.211.0−1.8−5.3 to +1.8260 (rough estimate)
Aston Martin V88.810.6−1.8−5.9 to +2.4181 (rough estimate)
Renault Master32.234.0−1.8−7.2 to +3.6289 (rough estimate)
Citroen C436.037.8−1.8−3.1 to −0.65,373
Skoda Citigo15.517.4−1.9−3.3 to −0.42,311
Kia Venga22.624.4−1.9−3.5 to −0.32,623
Toyota Aygo21.623.4−1.9−2.7 to −1.110,163
Suzuki Swift27.128.9−1.9−3.2 to −0.54,034
Honda Accord37.839.7−1.9−4.5 to +0.71,336
Mercedes-Benz CLS23.125.1−1.9−4.3 to +0.51,192
Audi A117.619.6−1.9−2.7 to −1.18,961
Lexus NX6.58.5−2.0−5.0 to +1.0261 (rough estimate)
Land Rover Discovery Sport15.217.1−2.0−3.2 to −0.73,149
Volkswagen Arteon11.013.0−2.0−7.3 to +3.3136 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Getz43.645.6−2.0−4.6 to +0.61,433
Land Rover Range Rover21.523.5−2.0−3.3 to −0.73,963
Skoda Rapid19.321.3−2.0−4.5 to +0.5975
Nissan Pathfinder44.446.4−2.0−8.4 to +4.4232 (rough estimate)
Kia Sportage20.422.5−2.1−2.8 to −1.412,986
Renault Grand Modus43.946.0−2.1−11.5 to +7.4107 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen up!15.317.4−2.1−3.1 to −1.15,017
Suzuki Wagon R42.044.1−2.1−7.1 to +2.8381 (rough estimate)
BMW X114.316.4−2.1−3.2 to −1.14,077
Honda CR-V24.226.3−2.2−3.0 to −1.310,398
Hyundai Ioniq10.012.2−2.2−4.9 to +0.5481 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Zafira36.638.8−2.2−3.1 to −1.311,819
Renault Grand Scenic45.147.3−2.2−5.0 to +0.61,190
Peugeot 50825.427.6−2.2−5.6 to +1.2646
Triumph Stag19.421.6−2.2−7.9 to +3.5191 (rough estimate)
Ford Capri18.320.5−2.2−8.4 to +3.9153 (rough estimate)
Toyota RAV424.226.5−2.3−3.5 to −1.04,571
Mercedes-Benz GLS9.812.1−2.3−7.6 to +2.9123 (rough estimate)
Ford Kuga17.419.8−2.4−3.1 to −1.69,550
Chrysler 300C35.137.4−2.4−9.2 to +4.4191 (rough estimate)
Infiniti Q309.612.0−2.4−8.1 to +3.3104 (rough estimate)
Nissan Navara30.332.7−2.4−4.1 to −0.82,907
Austin Mini28.831.2−2.4−8.5 to +3.6219 (rough estimate)
Ford Edge11.113.6−2.4−5.3 to +0.4458 (rough estimate)
Nissan Skyline14.817.4−2.6−9.5 to +4.4101 (rough estimate)
Volvo V9011.614.2−2.6−6.4 to +1.3267 (rough estimate)
Porsche 91110.713.3−2.6−3.7 to −1.53,196
Jeep Compass22.625.2−2.6−7.3 to +2.1305 (rough estimate)
Nissan Juke23.726.3−2.6−3.3 to −1.812,382
Hyundai Kona8.711.4−2.6−5.2 to −0.1470 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Polo30.533.1−2.6−3.2 to −2.127,932
Volkswagen Golf25.828.4−2.6−3.1 to −2.240,219
Toyota Hiace33.536.2−2.7−6.7 to +1.4534
Volvo C3036.539.1−2.7−5.6 to +0.31,028
Smart City-Coupe39.341.9−2.7−8.6 to +3.2265 (rough estimate)
Land Rover Discovery26.329.0−2.7−3.7 to −1.77,009
Vauxhall Antara37.039.7−2.7−6.1 to +0.6800
Nissan Qashqai26.028.7−2.7−3.3 to −2.224,011
Kia Ceed29.031.7−2.7−3.8 to −1.66,901
Jaguar X-Type40.142.9−2.7−5.4 to −0.11,320
Chevrolet Kalos50.453.1−2.7−11.2 to +5.7135 (rough estimate)
Audi e-tron7.29.9−2.7−6.8 to +1.4153 (rough estimate)
Jaguar F-Pace11.514.2−2.7−4.5 to −1.01,262
BMW Z331.634.3−2.7−6.6 to +1.1570
Ford Transit Connect34.737.5−2.8−3.8 to −1.88,721
Citroen C4 Grand Picasso21.624.3−2.8−6.8 to +1.2408 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 40643.846.6−2.8−8.9 to +3.4251 (rough estimate)
Ford Galaxy35.538.3−2.8−4.4 to −1.23,451
Jaguar XF20.423.2−2.8−4.1 to −1.64,039
Morris Minor23.626.4−2.8−9.9 to +4.2140 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz B-Class23.025.9−2.8−4.2 to −1.53,609
Mitsubishi Outlander18.621.4−2.9−4.4 to −1.32,321
Citroen C532.635.5−2.9−6.2 to +0.5742
Ford Fiesta30.533.4−2.9−3.2 to −2.571,532
Nissan Pixo29.132.0−2.9−6.9 to +1.1491 (rough estimate)
Ford S-MAX31.434.3−2.9−4.2 to −1.75,291
Jeep Grand Cherokee23.426.3−2.9−6.9 to +1.0441 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Meriva33.936.8−2.9−4.2 to −1.75,445
Skoda Octavia22.025.0−3.0−3.8 to −2.18,410
Mercedes-Benz SL14.117.1−3.0−4.8 to −1.11,351
Alfa Romeo Giulietta25.728.6−3.0−5.1 to −0.81,641
Mazda RX-830.533.5−3.0−9.6 to +3.6190 (rough estimate)
Chevrolet Orlando37.140.1−3.0−9.8 to +3.8194 (rough estimate)
Ford Ka30.633.6−3.0−3.9 to −2.110,125
Citroen Relay33.736.7−3.0−7.7 to +1.7395 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz C-Class21.524.5−3.0−3.7 to −2.416,000
Mercedes-Benz SLK22.725.7−3.1−4.6 to −1.52,875
Chrysler Crossfire29.933.0−3.1−11.8 to +5.6107 (rough estimate)
Alfa Romeo MiTo32.936.0−3.1−5.7 to −0.51,278
Seat Ibiza29.832.9−3.1−4.0 to −2.210,808
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter25.228.3−3.1−6.7 to +0.5564
TVR Tuscan9.412.5−3.1−8.5 to +2.2117 (rough estimate)
Seat Arona10.013.2−3.1−4.7 to −1.61,405
Mazda MX-523.426.6−3.1−4.3 to −2.05,322
Chevrolet Aveo46.449.5−3.2−8.4 to +2.0356 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 30830.433.5−3.2−4.4 to −1.95,168
Kia Rio26.529.7−3.2−4.3 to −2.05,848
Toyota Celica37.640.8−3.2−7.0 to +0.7617
Honda Jazz22.125.3−3.2−3.8 to −2.617,304
Volkswagen Jetta30.934.1−3.2−7.2 to +0.7528
Volkswagen Amarok17.821.1−3.3−6.0 to −0.5769
Aston Martin DB712.115.4−3.3−8.9 to +2.4132 (rough estimate)
Jeep Cherokee29.833.0−3.3−7.1 to +0.6544
Kia Carens33.436.7−3.3−6.1 to −0.51,076
Renault Trafic38.842.1−3.3−4.9 to −1.73,443
Jaguar XK20.023.3−3.3−5.5 to −1.21,402
Smart Forfour21.524.9−3.4−5.0 to −1.82,550
Volkswagen Passat27.530.9−3.4−4.3 to −2.48,415
Seat Altea37.040.4−3.4−6.7 to −0.0803
Chevrolet Matiz44.948.4−3.4−8.5 to +1.6374 (rough estimate)
Ford C-MAX24.828.3−3.5−4.5 to −2.57,315
Volvo S4039.542.9−3.5−6.9 to −0.1801
Ford Transit33.336.7−3.5−4.3 to −2.712,862
Alfa Romeo Stelvio7.811.3−3.5−8.2 to +1.2128 (rough estimate)
Renault Modus46.349.8−3.5−7.7 to +0.7551
TVR Chimaera12.215.8−3.5−7.4 to +0.3286 (rough estimate)
Smart Fortwo23.827.3−3.6−4.8 to −2.34,397
Ford Ranger26.229.8−3.6−5.0 to −2.23,829
Seat Leon20.624.2−3.6−4.5 to −2.78,325
Ford Tourneo Custom14.117.7−3.6−9.2 to +2.0149 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Grandland9.713.4−3.6−5.8 to −1.4699
Volvo V5040.043.6−3.7−6.0 to −1.31,652
LEVC TX7.110.8−3.7−7.8 to +0.4154 (rough estimate)
Honda Civic30.434.1−3.7−4.4 to −2.914,267
Chrysler Jeep Grand37.341.0−3.7−9.9 to +2.5233 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 10729.733.5−3.8−5.0 to −2.65,629
Hyundai Coupe44.648.4−3.8−8.5 to +0.9430 (rough estimate)
Alfa Romeo 15642.546.3−3.8−10.6 to +3.0207 (rough estimate)
Skoda Fabia25.529.3−3.8−4.7 to −2.99,340
Alfa Romeo GT41.145.0−3.8−8.2 to +0.5503
Mazda 626.530.3−3.8−5.2 to −2.54,207
Volvo V7033.837.6−3.8−5.7 to −2.02,481
Volkswagen Crafter26.130.0−3.9−12.0 to +4.3111 (rough estimate)
Lotus Elise12.216.1−3.9−7.4 to −0.4345 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Accent43.247.2−4.0−11.3 to +3.4176 (rough estimate)
Fiat 1247.611.7−4.1−8.6 to +0.5131 (rough estimate)
MG TF28.832.9−4.1−7.0 to −1.1912
Nissan 350Z23.227.3−4.1−8.3 to +0.1396 (rough estimate)
Kia Optima15.119.2−4.1−7.4 to −0.8464 (rough estimate)
Maserati Ghibli12.816.9−4.1−8.8 to +0.6196 (rough estimate)
Nissan X-Trail25.729.8−4.1−5.5 to −2.73,909
Dacia Logan22.326.5−4.2−9.0 to +0.6292 (rough estimate)
Land Rover Freelander29.333.6−4.2−5.4 to −3.15,716
Seat Alhambra23.627.9−4.2−6.4 to −2.11,476
Kia Picanto24.929.1−4.2−5.1 to −3.49,584
Honda CR-Z16.720.9−4.3−8.9 to +0.4252 (rough estimate)
Hyundai i80032.536.9−4.3−10.7 to +2.0209 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Beetle36.641.0−4.3−6.2 to −2.52,641
Subaru XV12.016.4−4.4−10.7 to +2.0100 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz GL16.320.6−4.4−9.9 to +1.2172 (rough estimate)
Ford Mondeo30.534.9−4.4−5.2 to −3.510,986
Mitsubishi Colt38.542.9−4.4−6.9 to −1.81,396
Volkswagen Touran29.834.3−4.5−6.1 to −2.83,052
Peugeot 30641.746.1−4.5−10.2 to +1.2288 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz Viano29.834.3−4.5−10.6 to +1.6218 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 30747.952.4−4.5−6.6 to −2.52,329
Suzuki Grand Vitara32.437.0−4.6−7.9 to −1.4802
Skoda Roomster26.331.0−4.7−7.6 to −1.7885
Citroen Saxo45.149.8−4.7−9.7 to +0.4377 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Baleno15.320.0−4.7−10.8 to +1.3137 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 20645.450.2−4.7−6.4 to −3.13,620
Ford Sierra12.016.7−4.7−9.7 to +0.2167 (rough estimate)
Citroen C243.648.4−4.8−8.3 to −1.2752
Mazda 224.829.6−4.8−5.8 to −3.87,045
Mercedes-Benz 30020.325.2−4.8−10.7 to +1.1182 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 10642.046.9−4.9−9.4 to −0.3452 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Shogun28.933.7−4.9−7.5 to −2.31,154
Ford Tourneo18.823.7−4.9−8.6 to −1.2426 (rough estimate)
Subaru Impreza23.128.0−5.0−8.0 to −2.0742
MG Midget19.524.5−5.0−11.2 to +1.2159 (rough estimate)
Fiat Ducato22.027.1−5.0−6.7 to −3.42,505
Hyundai Matrix41.846.9−5.1−11.7 to +1.6213 (rough estimate)
Mazda 325.931.1−5.2−6.3 to −4.06,016
Volkswagen Transporter27.732.9−5.2−6.1 to −4.28,846
Seat Mii14.619.8−5.2−7.3 to −3.01,053
Mitsubishi Lancer29.034.1−5.2−9.2 to −1.1490 (rough estimate)
Subaru Forester25.230.4−5.2−8.4 to −2.0719
Volvo XC7024.529.8−5.3−8.6 to −2.1682
Kia Soul22.127.5−5.4−7.6 to −3.11,338
Saab 900036.041.3−5.4−14.3 to +3.6114 (rough estimate)
Isuzu D-Max21.226.7−5.4−8.4 to −2.5730
Porsche 94422.127.6−5.5−12.2 to +1.2149 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi ASX14.520.0−5.5−7.7 to −3.41,021
Kia Sedona41.347.0−5.7−10.6 to −0.8390 (rough estimate)
Ford Fusion33.839.5−5.8−7.4 to −4.13,222
Mazda Bongo39.845.6−5.8−11.7 to +0.1264 (rough estimate)
Saab 9-333.539.3−5.8−7.4 to −4.23,497
Suzuki Carry39.044.9−6.0−12.9 to +1.0190 (rough estimate)
Land Rover Defender27.033.1−6.1−7.2 to −4.95,592
Subaru Legacy31.437.6−6.2−11.0 to −1.4357 (rough estimate)
Citroen C3 Picasso17.824.0−6.2−12.8 to +0.4129 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Splash25.732.1−6.4−10.5 to −2.3444 (rough estimate)
Rover 7538.344.8−6.6−10.3 to −2.8656
Vauxhall Agila28.635.2−6.6−8.8 to −4.31,590
Isuzu Trooper34.140.8−6.7−14.0 to +0.6164 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Jimny25.131.7−6.7−9.6 to −3.7830
Mercedes-Benz CL16.423.1−6.7−12.7 to −0.6146 (rough estimate)
Citroen Xsara44.651.3−6.8−8.9 to −4.62,127
MG MGF30.337.1−6.8−11.1 to −2.6459 (rough estimate)
Maserati Quattroporte14.621.5−6.8−13.2 to −0.5123 (rough estimate)
Isuzu Rodeo37.844.7−6.9−13.6 to −0.2204 (rough estimate)
Saab 90032.039.0−7.0−11.4 to −2.5431 (rough estimate)
Renault Laguna40.847.8−7.0−11.0 to −3.0584
Lotus Elan17.524.6−7.1−13.9 to −0.2120 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Caravelle28.735.8−7.1−10.2 to −4.1848
Mazda 32339.346.7−7.4−16.5 to +1.7112 (rough estimate)
Subaru Outback19.627.2−7.5−12.1 to −2.9285 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Vectra40.948.5−7.5−9.4 to −5.72,678
Daihatsu Sirion27.635.2−7.5−13.4 to −1.7228 (rough estimate)
Kia Sorento24.632.3−7.6−9.6 to −5.71,938
Toyota Starlet28.035.7−7.8−14.2 to −1.3186 (rough estimate)
Chrysler 30025.933.8−7.9−15.9 to +0.1116 (rough estimate)
Alfa Romeo Brera29.437.3−7.9−13.8 to −2.0235 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Amica33.841.8−8.0−12.6 to −3.4408 (rough estimate)
Nissan Terrano39.247.3−8.0−16.5 to +0.4130 (rough estimate)
Morgan 4/48.116.2−8.1−11.5 to −4.7261 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Space Star46.754.8−8.1−16.6 to +0.3135 (rough estimate)
Rover 2533.942.1−8.2−13.4 to −3.0319 (rough estimate)
Saab 9-530.338.5−8.3−11.3 to −5.2895
MG 626.434.8−8.4−14.7 to −2.1193 (rough estimate)
Talbot Express39.548.0−8.5−16.2 to −0.9157 (rough estimate)
Alfa Romeo 15935.143.7−8.6−13.6 to −3.6353 (rough estimate)
SEAT Toledo22.130.7−8.6−14.2 to −3.0213 (rough estimate)
Nissan Cube23.632.3−8.7−15.8 to −1.6140 (rough estimate)
Alfa Romeo 14738.447.3−8.9−14.3 to −3.5315 (rough estimate)
Chrysler Ypsilon26.135.0−8.9−15.7 to −2.1161 (rough estimate)
Morgan Plus 45.114.3−9.2−11.7 to −6.6312 (rough estimate)
Chrysler Jeep Cherokee31.640.9−9.3−17.7 to −0.8117 (rough estimate)
SEAT Exeo22.131.4−9.3−14.5 to −4.2254 (rough estimate)
SEAT Arosa34.544.1−9.6−16.8 to −2.5171 (rough estimate)
Rover 4536.045.8−9.7−16.7 to −2.8186 (rough estimate)
MG ZT31.341.0−9.7−15.9 to −3.6224 (rough estimate)
Citroen C845.055.1−10.1−19.4 to −0.8111 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin37.948.0−10.1−17.8 to −2.4153 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Omega26.336.5−10.3−17.1 to −3.4160 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Cavalier20.831.1−10.4−18.2 to −2.6106 (rough estimate)
Kia ProCeed18.329.2−10.9−17.7 to −4.2126 (rough estimate)
Mazda B250032.743.7−11.0−20.0 to −1.9104 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Lupo29.941.7−11.9−16.8 to −7.0335 (rough estimate)
Skoda Felicia28.843.9−15.1−22.7 to −7.5139 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Frontera25.542.0−16.6−24.9 to −8.2106 (rough estimate)

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,333,600 (initial tests in SG) · 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