Which cars fail their MOT most in Sunderland (SR)?

In the Sunderland (SR) postcode area, 359 models had 100 or more initial MOT tests (first attempts) in 2019–2024 (623,308 tests). The Vauxhall Tigra fails most above its own rate elsewhere in Britain: 67.2% here against 48.6% (+18.6 points, 95% interval +12.2 to +25.0; a rough estimate from 207 tests here). The Renault Trucks Master does best against its own rate (−25.4 points). Rates are not age-adjusted: the age of each model's cars can differ between areas.

Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · all 119 postcode areas · check a car by registration

Every model with 100+ tests in Sunderland (SR)

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.

Sunderland (SR): first-time MOT failure by model against the same model elsewhere in Britain (2019–2024, not age-adjusted)
Model	Failed here, %	Elsewhere in Britain, %	Difference, points	95% interval	Tests here
Vauxhall Tigra	67.2	48.6	+18.6	+12.2 to +25.0	207 (rough estimate)
Nissan Primera	61.1	46.3	+14.8	+6.4 to +23.1	131 (rough estimate)
Fiat Fiorino	51.5	38.6	+12.9	+4.5 to +21.3	136 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 308	45.1	33.5	+11.6	+9.6 to +13.6	2,461
Nissan Almera	56.1	45.1	+11.1	+6.8 to +15.4	513
Chevrolet Spark	54.3	43.5	+10.8	+6.1 to +15.6	427 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Colt	53.2	42.9	+10.3	+5.7 to +15.0	440 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Swift	39.2	28.9	+10.3	+8.6 to +12.0	3,073
Fiat Bravo	57.8	47.7	+10.0	+2.8 to +17.3	180 (rough estimate)
Fiat 500L	40.3	30.4	+9.9	+5.5 to +14.3	482 (rough estimate)
Suzuki SX4	38.4	28.8	+9.7	+5.6 to +13.7	549
Mazda 2	39.0	29.5	+9.5	+7.5 to +11.5	2,254
Peugeot 3008	37.2	28.1	+9.1	+7.0 to +11.3	1,958
Peugeot Bipper	48.5	39.6	+8.9	+4.1 to +13.8	410 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz S-Class	26.6	18.1	+8.5	+4.4 to +12.6	444 (rough estimate)
Peugeot Partner	45.1	36.7	+8.4	+6.3 to +10.6	2,069
Rover 75	53.1	44.7	+8.4	+2.1 to +14.7	239 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Outlander	29.6	21.4	+8.2	+4.4 to +12.0	561
Porsche Cayenne	24.9	16.7	+8.2	+2.2 to +14.2	201 (rough estimate)
Nissan Pixo	39.9	32.0	+8.0	+2.6 to +13.4	318 (rough estimate)
Citroen C4 Picasso	28.5	20.5	+7.9	+2.4 to +13.5	253 (rough estimate)
Kia Rio	37.5	29.6	+7.8	+5.1 to +10.6	1,196
Kia Sedona	54.7	46.9	+7.8	−1.7 to +17.3	106 (rough estimate)
Renault Grand Scenic	55.0	47.3	+7.8	+3.8 to +11.7	614
Citroen Xsara	59.0	51.2	+7.7	+5.0 to +10.4	1,280
Chevrolet Matiz	56.1	48.3	+7.7	+0.3 to +15.1	173 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Sharan	36.3	28.6	+7.7	+2.4 to +13.1	311 (rough estimate)
Renault Megane	54.1	46.4	+7.7	+6.2 to +9.3	4,008
Alfa Romeo MiTo	43.6	36.0	+7.7	+3.0 to +12.4	433 (rough estimate)
Peugeot RCZ	39.7	32.0	+7.6	+2.0 to +13.3	290 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 2008	29.4	21.8	+7.6	+5.4 to +9.7	1,741
Renault Twingo	41.7	34.1	+7.6	+4.2 to +11.0	811
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso	56.9	49.4	+7.5	+0.2 to +14.9	174 (rough estimate)
Fiat Qubo	40.9	33.4	+7.5	−1.7 to +16.7	110 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Meriva	44.2	36.7	+7.5	+5.6 to +9.4	2,562
Vauxhall Agila	42.6	35.1	+7.5	+4.3 to +10.6	923
Land Rover Range Rover	30.8	23.5	+7.4	+4.9 to +9.9	1,291
Ford Fusion	46.8	39.5	+7.3	+4.1 to +10.6	925
DS DS4	32.0	24.7	+7.3	+1.4 to +13.1	244 (rough estimate)
Renault Clio	51.1	43.8	+7.2	+6.4 to +8.1	12,798
Land Rover Range Rover Sport	28.3	21.1	+7.2	+5.2 to +9.3	1,874
Peugeot Expert	44.9	37.7	+7.2	+3.7 to +10.6	784
BMW Z4	31.3	24.2	+7.1	+2.6 to +11.6	409 (rough estimate)
Renault Scenic	52.0	44.9	+7.0	+4.5 to +9.6	1,528
DS 3	45.3	38.4	+7.0	+5.5 to +8.4	4,474
Peugeot 208	31.2	24.3	+6.9	+5.4 to +8.4	3,461
Lexus IS	30.8	24.0	+6.9	+2.1 to +11.7	360 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Ignis	31.8	25.0	+6.9	+1.7 to +12.0	311 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 207	54.7	47.8	+6.8	+5.2 to +8.5	3,591
Peugeot 206	57.0	50.1	+6.8	+3.8 to +9.9	1,011
Mercedes-Benz E-Class	28.3	21.5	+6.8	+5.4 to +8.1	4,041
Kia Soul	34.1	27.4	+6.7	+2.0 to +11.4	387 (rough estimate)
Kia Carens	43.3	36.6	+6.6	−0.6 to +13.9	178 (rough estimate)
Renault Captur	26.1	19.5	+6.6	+5.2 to +7.9	4,238
Toyota Hiace	42.6	36.1	+6.5	−0.7 to +13.6	183 (rough estimate)
Ford Transit Connect	43.8	37.4	+6.4	+4.4 to +8.4	2,306
Mitsubishi ASX	26.3	20.0	+6.3	+1.5 to +11.1	323 (rough estimate)
Hyundai i30	38.4	32.1	+6.2	+4.2 to +8.3	2,240
Kia Ceed	37.9	31.7	+6.2	+3.7 to +8.7	1,409
Toyota MR2	41.7	35.6	+6.1	−1.1 to +13.3	180 (rough estimate)
Alfa Romeo Giulietta	34.5	28.6	+6.0	+1.4 to +10.5	420 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 5008	39.3	33.5	+5.8	+0.2 to +11.5	290 (rough estimate)
BMW X3	26.9	21.1	+5.8	+3.0 to +8.7	935
Nissan Pulsar	24.9	19.1	+5.8	+2.5 to +9.1	660
Toyota Celica	46.5	40.7	+5.7	−0.6 to +12.0	241 (rough estimate)
Land Rover Freelander	39.2	33.5	+5.6	+3.7 to +7.6	2,352
Vauxhall Vivaro	48.7	43.1	+5.6	+3.6 to +7.6	2,419
Mazda 5	53.3	47.7	+5.6	−2.0 to +13.2	167 (rough estimate)
Renault Modus	55.3	49.7	+5.6	+0.7 to +10.5	403 (rough estimate)
Nissan Juke	31.8	26.2	+5.5	+4.7 to +6.4	11,797
Volkswagen Jetta	39.6	34.1	+5.5	+1.2 to +9.9	495 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Bora	49.8	44.3	+5.5	−1.1 to +12.1	221 (rough estimate)
Renault Zoe	28.8	23.3	+5.5	−1.9 to +12.8	146 (rough estimate)
Hyundai ix20	30.0	24.6	+5.4	+2.3 to +8.5	833
Citroen DS5	38.9	33.6	+5.3	−3.2 to +13.8	126 (rough estimate)
Citroen C2	53.6	48.3	+5.3	+1.1 to +9.4	556
Skoda Roomster	36.2	30.9	+5.2	−1.9 to +12.3	177 (rough estimate)
BMW 7 Series	25.1	20.0	+5.2	−1.3 to +11.6	175 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 107	38.6	33.4	+5.2	+3.2 to +7.1	2,526
Renault Kangoo	51.2	46.1	+5.1	+1.7 to +8.5	834
Vauxhall Vectra	53.4	48.4	+5.0	+2.6 to +7.4	1,720
BMW X2	20.2	15.2	+5.0	−2.4 to +12.4	114 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Alto	36.9	32.0	+4.9	+1.9 to +8.0	959
Ford Fiesta	38.3	33.4	+4.9	+4.3 to +5.6	21,647
Mercedes-Benz Citan	39.5	34.7	+4.9	−1.0 to +10.8	263 (rough estimate)
Lexus RX	25.0	20.1	+4.9	−1.7 to +11.5	164 (rough estimate)
Mazda 6	35.1	30.2	+4.8	+2.0 to +7.7	1,069
Renault Trafic	46.9	42.1	+4.8	+2.2 to +7.3	1,493
Mazda CX-3	16.6	11.8	+4.8	+0.6 to +9.0	302 (rough estimate)
Kia Picanto	33.8	29.0	+4.8	+2.8 to +6.7	2,292
Peugeot 307	57.2	52.4	+4.8	+1.6 to +7.9	929
Volkswagen up!	22.1	17.4	+4.7	+3.1 to +6.4	2,345
Skoda Yeti	23.1	18.3	+4.7	+2.1 to +7.3	1,002
Mazda CX-5	21.3	16.6	+4.7	+1.4 to +8.0	593
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque	20.6	16.0	+4.6	+3.1 to +6.1	2,853
Citroen C3 Aircross	17.2	12.6	+4.6	+2.3 to +7.0	982
Ford Tourneo	28.2	23.6	+4.6	−1.1 to +10.3	241 (rough estimate)
Nissan NV200	45.6	41.0	+4.6	+0.2 to +8.9	500
Mitsubishi Mirage	20.9	16.4	+4.5	−3.3 to +12.3	105 (rough estimate)
Lexus CT	19.6	15.1	+4.5	−2.0 to +11.0	143 (rough estimate)
Nissan Note	37.9	33.5	+4.4	+3.4 to +5.5	8,639
Volkswagen Fox	49.9	45.4	+4.4	+0.6 to +8.3	650
Land Rover Discovery	33.4	28.9	+4.4	+2.2 to +6.7	1,705
Infiniti Q50	23.8	19.4	+4.4	−2.1 to +10.9	168 (rough estimate)
Fiat Punto	49.5	45.1	+4.4	+1.9 to +6.9	1,532
Ford Transit Custom	25.4	21.0	+4.4	+1.0 to +7.7	653
Hyundai Getz	49.9	45.6	+4.4	+1.0 to +7.8	845
Peugeot 407	50.4	46.1	+4.3	−0.7 to +9.4	381 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz C-Class	28.8	24.5	+4.3	+3.3 to +5.4	7,212
Audi A1	23.8	19.5	+4.3	+3.2 to +5.4	6,274
Citroen DS4	42.9	38.6	+4.3	−0.0 to +8.6	503
Mazda 3	35.3	31.0	+4.3	+1.9 to +6.6	1,591
Hyundai Amica	46.0	41.7	+4.3	−3.4 to +11.9	163 (rough estimate)
Ford Transit	41.0	36.7	+4.3	+3.0 to +5.5	6,116
Dacia Sandero	32.0	27.8	+4.3	+2.5 to +6.0	2,685
Ford C-MAX	32.5	28.2	+4.2	+2.1 to +6.4	1,845
Skoda Rapid	25.5	21.3	+4.2	−0.2 to +8.6	373 (rough estimate)
Saab 9-3	43.4	39.2	+4.2	+1.1 to +7.3	993
Kia Niro	15.7	11.5	+4.2	+0.1 to +8.2	313 (rough estimate)
Ford B-MAX	27.9	23.8	+4.1	+1.0 to +7.3	785
Suzuki Celerio	17.1	13.1	+4.1	−0.7 to +8.8	245 (rough estimate)
Audi Q3	18.5	14.5	+4.0	+2.5 to +5.5	2,630
Peugeot 108	19.4	15.4	+4.0	+1.8 to +6.2	1,246
Fiat 500	33.7	29.8	+4.0	+2.9 to +5.0	7,555
Vauxhall Crossland	17.4	13.4	+4.0	+1.8 to +6.1	1,225
Kia Optima	23.0	19.1	+3.9	−2.1 to +9.9	191 (rough estimate)
Skoda Fabia	33.1	29.2	+3.9	+2.1 to +5.6	2,768
Citroen C4 Grand Picasso	28.1	24.3	+3.8	−1.1 to +8.7	320 (rough estimate)
BMW 5 Series	26.6	22.8	+3.8	+2.0 to +5.5	2,450
Volvo C30	42.9	39.1	+3.8	−0.0 to +7.6	660
Dacia Logan	30.2	26.5	+3.7	−0.7 to +8.2	414 (rough estimate)
Ford Edge	17.3	13.6	+3.7	−3.3 to +10.8	110 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Grand Vitara	40.7	37.0	+3.7	−0.7 to +8.2	469 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Zafira	42.4	38.8	+3.6	+2.3 to +4.9	5,574
Kia Venga	28.0	24.4	+3.6	−0.6 to +7.7	454 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Combo	46.2	42.7	+3.5	+1.1 to +5.9	1,685
Volkswagen Lupo	45.1	41.6	+3.5	−5.0 to +11.9	133 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Coupe	51.8	48.4	+3.4	−5.0 to +11.8	137 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Vitara	17.7	14.3	+3.4	+0.2 to +6.5	560
Citroen C4	41.1	37.8	+3.3	+1.9 to +4.7	4,645
Mercedes-Benz GLC	14.7	11.4	+3.3	+1.5 to +5.2	1,411
Toyota iQ	25.2	21.9	+3.3	−1.5 to +8.1	317 (rough estimate)
Renault Kadjar	21.6	18.3	+3.3	+1.2 to +5.4	1,463
Skoda Superb	24.0	20.8	+3.3	+0.3 to +6.3	778
Volkswagen CC	26.6	23.4	+3.2	−0.9 to +7.2	462 (rough estimate)
Fiat Scudo	53.0	49.8	+3.2	−2.2 to +8.5	334 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Tiguan	20.9	17.8	+3.1	+1.9 to +4.3	4,568
Volkswagen Touran	37.2	34.2	+3.0	−0.3 to +6.3	806
Audi Q5	18.4	15.5	+2.9	+1.2 to +4.6	1,970
Fiat Doblo	37.9	35.0	+2.9	−0.4 to +6.2	842
Suzuki Splash	34.9	32.0	+2.9	−3.3 to +9.0	232 (rough estimate)
Ford EcoSport	21.6	18.7	+2.9	+0.6 to +5.2	1,213
Mercedes-Benz Vito	37.0	34.2	+2.8	−0.3 to +5.9	935
Nissan Micra	39.4	36.6	+2.8	+1.9 to +3.7	11,519
Citroen Nemo	42.7	39.9	+2.8	−1.8 to +7.3	459 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Scirocco	31.0	28.3	+2.7	+0.2 to +5.2	1,314
Vauxhall Insignia	32.4	29.7	+2.7	+1.6 to +3.8	6,975
Volkswagen Caddy	33.4	30.8	+2.6	+0.4 to +4.8	1,831
Hyundai i800	39.4	36.8	+2.6	−5.5 to +10.6	142 (rough estimate)
Land Rover Discovery Sport	19.6	17.1	+2.5	−0.0 to +5.1	942
MINI Countryman	17.8	15.3	+2.5	+0.3 to +4.6	1,197
Saab 9-5	40.9	38.4	+2.5	−4.3 to +9.2	203 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Adam	27.3	24.9	+2.4	+0.9 to +4.0	3,182
Audi A5	22.6	20.3	+2.4	+0.9 to +3.8	3,111
BMW X1	18.8	16.4	+2.4	+0.2 to +4.5	1,216
Nissan Qashqai	31.0	28.7	+2.3	+1.5 to +3.1	13,777
Jaguar XE	20.1	17.8	+2.3	−0.8 to +5.4	658
Dacia Duster	26.6	24.4	+2.2	+0.1 to +4.4	1,621
Kia Sorento	34.4	32.2	+2.2	−1.8 to +6.3	523
Subaru Impreza	30.2	28.0	+2.2	−3.0 to +7.4	301 (rough estimate)
Ford Focus	35.1	32.9	+2.1	+1.4 to +2.9	17,191
Hyundai i40	27.8	25.6	+2.1	−1.7 to +6.0	511
Ford Ka	35.7	33.5	+2.1	+0.5 to +3.8	3,320
Renault Laguna	49.9	47.7	+2.1	−3.3 to +7.5	329 (rough estimate)
Ford Kuga	21.8	19.7	+2.1	+0.8 to +3.3	4,038
BMW 1 Series	25.7	23.7	+2.0	+0.9 to +3.2	5,587
Vauxhall Astra	37.3	35.3	+2.0	+1.2 to +2.8	15,360
Hyundai ix35	31.4	29.5	+2.0	−0.4 to +4.4	1,434
Audi Q7	19.8	17.9	+1.9	−1.0 to +4.8	747
Mercedes-Benz CLS	26.9	25.0	+1.9	−1.7 to +5.5	583
Vauxhall Corsa	39.0	37.3	+1.8	+1.1 to +2.4	23,088
Toyota Verso	27.5	25.7	+1.8	−2.8 to +6.4	364 (rough estimate)
Audi A7	17.0	15.3	+1.8	−1.8 to +5.3	429 (rough estimate)
Hyundai i10	26.5	24.8	+1.7	+0.7 to +2.8	6,749
Vauxhall Viva	15.3	13.6	+1.7	−0.2 to +3.5	1,464
BMW 3 Series	27.9	26.3	+1.6	+0.6 to +2.6	7,883
Peugeot 508	29.1	27.6	+1.6	−2.5 to +5.6	484 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Grandland	14.9	13.3	+1.6	−0.5 to +3.6	1,194
MINI Hatch	28.7	27.2	+1.5	+0.6 to +2.5	8,812
Ford Transit Courier	29.8	28.3	+1.5	−4.3 to +7.3	238 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Mokka	22.8	21.4	+1.4	+0.4 to +2.5	6,431
Toyota Urban Cruiser	27.6	26.1	+1.4	−6.4 to +9.2	127 (rough estimate)
Citroen C3 Picasso	25.4	24.0	+1.4	−3.6 to +6.4	295 (rough estimate)
Chevrolet Aveo	50.8	49.5	+1.3	−5.8 to +8.4	191 (rough estimate)
Peugeot Boxer	28.2	27.0	+1.3	−2.5 to +5.0	560
Mercedes-Benz M-Class	29.6	28.4	+1.2	−2.3 to +4.8	635
Hyundai i20	26.2	25.0	+1.2	−0.3 to +2.7	3,477
Mercedes-Benz SLC	12.7	11.5	+1.2	−3.8 to +6.2	173 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Passat	32.0	30.8	+1.2	−0.2 to +2.6	4,439
Jaguar XJ	26.0	24.9	+1.1	−3.4 to +5.6	365 (rough estimate)
Skoda Citigo	18.5	17.4	+1.1	−2.0 to +4.1	623
Fiat Panda	35.4	34.3	+1.1	−1.2 to +3.4	1,665
Toyota Auris	25.7	24.6	+1.1	−0.6 to +2.7	2,649
Citroen C3	36.9	35.8	+1.1	+0.1 to +2.1	8,667
Mercedes-Benz GLA	13.5	12.5	+1.0	−0.6 to +2.6	1,760
Tesla Model 3	17.0	16.0	+1.0	−4.6 to +6.6	171 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Eos	34.3	33.3	+1.0	−4.9 to +6.8	254 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Beetle	41.9	40.9	+0.9	−1.9 to +3.8	1,130
Ford S-MAX	35.2	34.3	+0.9	−2.5 to +4.2	787
Audi Q2	9.6	8.8	+0.8	−0.8 to +2.3	1,398
BMW X4	15.1	14.3	+0.8	−3.4 to +4.9	285 (rough estimate)
Ford Mondeo	35.6	34.8	+0.7	−0.6 to +2.1	5,190
Jaguar X-Type	43.6	42.8	+0.7	−3.2 to +4.7	601
Volkswagen Amarok	21.8	21.0	+0.7	−4.4 to +5.9	248 (rough estimate)
Fiat 500X	18.8	18.1	+0.7	−1.9 to +3.4	857
Volkswagen Polo	33.7	33.1	+0.6	−0.3 to +1.6	9,918
Nissan Primastar	53.9	53.3	+0.6	−6.0 to +7.2	217 (rough estimate)
Kia Sportage	23.1	22.5	+0.6	−0.9 to +2.1	3,097
Mercedes-Benz SLK	26.3	25.7	+0.6	−2.4 to +3.5	852
Nissan X-Trail	30.2	29.7	+0.5	−1.2 to +2.1	3,017
Jaguar XF	23.7	23.2	+0.5	−1.4 to +2.3	2,015
Toyota Prius	22.3	21.9	+0.4	−3.3 to +4.2	484 (rough estimate)
Smart Forfour	25.3	24.8	+0.4	−5.6 to +6.4	202 (rough estimate)
MG ZS	15.6	15.2	+0.4	−2.9 to +3.7	455 (rough estimate)
BMW X6	17.6	17.2	+0.4	−3.5 to +4.3	363 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Astravan	47.6	47.2	+0.4	−9.3 to +10.0	103 (rough estimate)
Volvo C70	40.4	40.0	+0.4	−6.5 to +7.3	193 (rough estimate)
Volvo S40	43.2	42.9	+0.3	−2.9 to +3.6	902
Citroen Berlingo	41.3	41.1	+0.2	−1.3 to +1.6	4,422
Mitsubishi L200	33.5	33.3	+0.2	−2.7 to +3.0	1,024
Nissan Leaf	17.9	17.7	+0.2	−2.7 to +3.0	676
Jeep Renegade	19.0	18.9	+0.1	−2.9 to +3.1	648
Citroen Dispatch	42.7	42.6	+0.0	−2.6 to +2.6	1,425
MINI Clubman	15.6	15.6	−0.0	−4.4 to +4.4	257 (rough estimate)
Seat Alhambra	27.8	27.9	−0.0	−4.3 to +4.2	435 (rough estimate)
Toyota Hilux	32.0	32.0	−0.1	−3.9 to +3.7	585
Audi A8	15.3	15.3	−0.1	−4.2 to +4.0	295 (rough estimate)
Audi A6	21.3	21.4	−0.1	−1.7 to +1.4	2,661
Audi A4	27.5	27.7	−0.2	−1.3 to +0.8	7,024
Mercedes-Benz GLE	11.0	11.3	−0.2	−3.0 to +2.5	498 (rough estimate)
Ford Grand C-MAX	28.2	28.4	−0.3	−3.9 to +3.4	575
Toyota Corolla	33.1	33.4	−0.3	−2.8 to +2.2	1,351
Mercedes-Benz CLA	17.4	17.8	−0.3	−2.2 to +1.5	1,658
Nissan Navara	32.3	32.7	−0.4	−3.6 to +2.8	838
Toyota Yaris	28.7	29.2	−0.5	−1.3 to +0.4	10,601
Seat Altea	39.8	40.4	−0.6	−4.6 to +3.4	566
MINI Paceman	13.6	14.2	−0.6	−6.2 to +4.9	147 (rough estimate)
Nissan Pathfinder	45.8	46.4	−0.6	−9.2 to +7.9	131 (rough estimate)
Citroen C4 Cactus	21.6	22.2	−0.6	−3.5 to +2.3	796
Jaguar F-Pace	13.6	14.2	−0.6	−4.0 to +2.7	398 (rough estimate)
Porsche Boxster	18.0	18.7	−0.7	−4.9 to +3.5	322 (rough estimate)
Toyota Aygo	22.7	23.4	−0.7	−1.8 to +0.3	6,409
Toyota Proace	30.0	30.8	−0.8	−7.7 to +6.1	170 (rough estimate)
Skoda Karoq	9.0	9.8	−0.8	−3.8 to +2.3	343 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz SL	16.3	17.1	−0.8	−5.3 to +3.7	258 (rough estimate)
Jeep Compass	24.4	25.2	−0.8	−8.4 to +6.8	123 (rough estimate)
BMW X5	23.5	24.3	−0.9	−3.1 to +1.4	1,311
Citroen C5	34.5	35.5	−0.9	−5.0 to +3.1	536
Volkswagen Touareg	23.0	23.9	−0.9	−4.4 to +2.5	570
Skoda Octavia	23.9	24.9	−1.0	−2.5 to +0.4	3,183
Audi A3	24.8	25.9	−1.1	−2.0 to −0.2	8,747
Volkswagen Golf	27.3	28.4	−1.1	−1.8 to −0.4	15,177
Mitsubishi Lancer	33.0	34.1	−1.1	−7.5 to +5.3	209 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Tucson	16.7	17.8	−1.1	−2.6 to +0.4	2,404
Audi e-tron	8.8	9.9	−1.1	−5.7 to +3.5	148 (rough estimate)
Jaguar F-Type	7.8	9.0	−1.2	−6.4 to +4.1	102 (rough estimate)
Skoda Kodiaq	9.1	10.3	−1.2	−4.7 to +2.2	265 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Wagon R	42.9	44.1	−1.3	−9.1 to +6.6	154 (rough estimate)
Land Rover Range Rover Velar	14.0	15.2	−1.3	−5.4 to +2.8	272 (rough estimate)
Audi A2	44.0	45.3	−1.3	−10.0 to +7.4	125 (rough estimate)
Volvo V90	12.8	14.2	−1.3	−5.4 to +2.8	257 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz A-Class	20.0	21.4	−1.4	−2.3 to −0.4	6,909
Nissan Elgrand	30.5	31.9	−1.4	−7.3 to +4.5	233 (rough estimate)
SEAT Arosa	42.6	44.1	−1.5	−11.2 to +8.2	101 (rough estimate)
Jaguar XK	21.8	23.3	−1.5	−7.0 to +4.0	216 (rough estimate)
Mazda MX-5	24.9	26.6	−1.7	−4.5 to +1.2	883
BMW M3	15.1	16.7	−1.7	−6.6 to +3.3	199 (rough estimate)
Seat Mii	18.1	19.7	−1.7	−4.3 to +1.0	830
Seat Ateca	9.4	11.1	−1.7	−3.6 to +0.1	981
MG 3	19.7	21.4	−1.7	−6.7 to +3.3	244 (rough estimate)
Ford Tourneo Connect	18.7	20.4	−1.8	−8.0 to +4.5	150 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen T-Roc	7.2	9.0	−1.8	−3.5 to −0.1	865
Infiniti Q30	10.2	12.0	−1.8	−4.6 to +1.0	451 (rough estimate)
Smart Fortwo	25.3	27.3	−2.0	−6.5 to +2.5	356 (rough estimate)
Jaguar E-Pace	9.6	11.6	−2.0	−6.0 to +2.0	208 (rough estimate)
BMW 6 Series	19.1	21.1	−2.0	−6.5 to +2.4	304 (rough estimate)
Land Rover Defender	31.0	33.0	−2.0	−6.0 to +1.9	536
SEAT Exeo	29.2	31.3	−2.1	−7.6 to +3.5	260 (rough estimate)
BMW Z3	32.2	34.3	−2.1	−8.2 to +3.9	230 (rough estimate)
Toyota GT86	11.4	13.6	−2.2	−7.4 to +2.9	149 (rough estimate)
Ford Mustang	13.5	15.7	−2.2	−7.6 to +3.1	156 (rough estimate)
Porsche 911	11.0	13.3	−2.3	−5.7 to +1.1	328 (rough estimate)
Honda CR-Z	18.6	20.9	−2.3	−9.5 to +4.9	113 (rough estimate)
Fiat Grande Punto	40.8	43.1	−2.3	−10.2 to +5.5	152 (rough estimate)
Citroen C1	25.4	27.8	−2.4	−3.3 to −1.4	7,953
BMW 4 Series	11.9	14.4	−2.5	−4.2 to −0.7	1,356
Volvo V50	41.1	43.6	−2.5	−6.0 to +1.0	759
BMW M4	10.2	12.7	−2.6	−7.8 to +2.7	128 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Kona	8.8	11.4	−2.6	−4.8 to −0.3	602
Toyota C-HR	10.1	12.6	−2.6	−4.3 to −0.8	1,154
Toyota Avensis	31.2	33.8	−2.6	−4.7 to −0.4	1,802
Ford Galaxy	35.7	38.3	−2.6	−6.0 to +0.8	767
Kia Stonic	7.8	10.4	−2.6	−6.4 to +1.2	192 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz CLK	35.8	38.4	−2.6	−7.6 to +2.3	363 (rough estimate)
Seat Ibiza	30.2	32.9	−2.6	−3.6 to −1.7	8,446
Hyundai Santa Fe	31.3	33.9	−2.7	−6.4 to +1.0	608
Audi TT	22.3	25.0	−2.7	−4.3 to −1.1	2,510
Volkswagen Transporter	30.1	32.8	−2.8	−4.4 to −1.1	3,011
Suzuki Jimny	28.9	31.7	−2.8	−7.6 to +2.0	339 (rough estimate)
Fiat Tipo	20.3	23.2	−2.9	−7.8 to +2.1	256 (rough estimate)
Volvo S60	27.7	30.6	−2.9	−6.4 to +0.6	618
Vauxhall Antara	36.8	39.7	−3.0	−6.1 to +0.1	928
Volvo S90	8.9	11.9	−3.0	−6.7 to +0.8	224 (rough estimate)
Subaru Forester	27.4	30.4	−3.0	−9.2 to +3.2	201 (rough estimate)
Jaguar S-Type	34.8	37.8	−3.0	−9.8 to +3.8	187 (rough estimate)
Abarth 595	15.3	18.4	−3.1	−6.9 to +0.6	359 (rough estimate)
Fiat Ducato	23.9	27.1	−3.1	−5.9 to −0.3	886
Volkswagen Caravelle	32.6	35.7	−3.1	−11.0 to +4.8	135 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen T-Cross	6.7	9.9	−3.2	−6.4 to −0.0	240 (rough estimate)
Toyota RAV4	23.2	26.5	−3.3	−5.0 to −1.6	2,409
Citroen Relay	33.3	36.7	−3.3	−7.8 to +1.1	435 (rough estimate)
Porsche Cayman	8.1	11.5	−3.4	−8.5 to +1.7	111 (rough estimate)
Volvo V40	22.1	25.5	−3.4	−4.9 to −1.9	2,989
Honda Accord	36.0	39.7	−3.6	−7.7 to +0.5	527
Mercedes-Benz B-Class	22.0	25.9	−3.9	−6.5 to −1.3	956
Volvo XC40	5.9	9.8	−4.0	−5.4 to −2.5	968
Hyundai Ioniq	8.1	12.2	−4.1	−6.7 to −1.4	419 (rough estimate)
Ford Puma	10.9	14.9	−4.1	−8.2 to +0.0	221 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Shogun	29.6	33.7	−4.1	−9.3 to +1.1	294 (rough estimate)
Seat Leon	20.0	24.2	−4.2	−5.2 to −3.1	5,582
Skoda Kamiq	6.1	10.4	−4.2	−8.6 to +0.2	114 (rough estimate)
MG TF	28.5	32.9	−4.4	−11.4 to +2.7	158 (rough estimate)
Honda Jazz	20.9	25.3	−4.4	−5.5 to −3.3	5,507
Volvo XC60	14.8	19.2	−4.4	−5.9 to −3.0	2,325
Toyota Land Cruiser	26.9	31.4	−4.4	−10.7 to +1.8	193 (rough estimate)
Ford Ranger	25.0	29.8	−4.8	−7.8 to −1.7	788
Honda CR-V	21.3	26.3	−5.0	−6.4 to −3.6	3,322
Seat Arona	8.2	13.2	−5.0	−6.6 to −3.4	1,171
Isuzu D-Max	21.5	26.6	−5.2	−12.5 to +2.2	121 (rough estimate)
Volvo V60	16.0	21.3	−5.4	−8.0 to −2.7	720
Volvo XC70	24.2	29.8	−5.6	−9.6 to −1.5	425 (rough estimate)
Porsche Macan	2.3	8.2	−5.9	−8.5 to −3.3	131 (rough estimate)
Kia XCeed	6.4	12.4	−5.9	−10.6 to −1.3	109 (rough estimate)
Chrysler 300C	31.2	37.5	−6.3	−15.0 to +2.5	109 (rough estimate)
SEAT Toledo	24.4	30.7	−6.3	−10.5 to −2.1	402 (rough estimate)
Honda HR-V	7.5	14.5	−7.0	−8.9 to −5.0	703
Honda Civic	26.9	34.1	−7.3	−8.3 to −6.2	7,177
SEAT Tarraco	7.3	14.6	−7.3	−11.9 to −2.7	123 (rough estimate)
Volvo V70	30.2	37.6	−7.4	−10.7 to −4.1	741
Volvo S80	23.3	32.0	−8.7	−13.6 to −3.8	283 (rough estimate)
Volvo XC90	20.5	29.6	−9.2	−11.5 to −6.8	1,143
Chevrolet Captiva	37.4	46.8	−9.4	−18.5 to −0.2	107 (rough estimate)
Jeep Cherokee	23.5	33.0	−9.6	−17.3 to −1.8	115 (rough estimate)
Audi S3	11.2	20.8	−9.6	−15.4 to −3.9	116 (rough estimate)
Ford Escort	16.5	27.9	−11.4	−15.6 to −7.1	291 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter	12.4	28.5	−16.0	−17.9 to −14.2	1,294
Rover Mini	14.4	33.1	−18.7	−22.1 to −15.3	410 (rough estimate)
Renault Master	14.7	34.2	−19.6	−21.6 to −17.6	1,228
Renault Trucks Master	5.4	30.8	−25.4	−28.7 to −22.1	224 (rough estimate)

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 623,308 (initial tests in SR) · 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