Which cars fail their MOT most in Sutton (SM)?
In the Sutton (SM) postcode area, 350 models had 100 or more initial MOT tests (first attempts) in 2019–2024 (424,714 tests). The Renault Master fails most above its own rate elsewhere in Britain: 50.0% here against 33.9% (+16.1 points, 95% interval +9.2 to +22.9; a rough estimate from 204 tests here). The LTI TX4 does best against its own rate (−26.2 points). Rates are not age-adjusted: the age of each model's cars can differ between areas.
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Every model with 100+ tests in Sutton (SM)
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.
| Model | Failed here, % | Elsewhere in Britain, % | Difference, points | 95% interval | Tests here |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renault Master | 50.0 | 33.9 | +16.1 | +9.2 to +22.9 | 204 (rough estimate) |
| Ford Tourneo Connect | 35.7 | 20.4 | +15.3 | +8.9 to +21.7 | 213 (rough estimate) |
| Jeep Compass | 31.1 | 25.2 | +5.9 | −2.4 to +14.2 | 119 (rough estimate) |
| Volvo XC70 | 34.3 | 29.8 | +4.5 | −3.4 to +12.5 | 137 (rough estimate) |
| Nissan Elgrand | 35.3 | 31.9 | +3.5 | −5.2 to +12.2 | 116 (rough estimate) |
| Citroen C4 Grand Picasso | 27.2 | 24.3 | +2.9 | −5.3 to +11.0 | 114 (rough estimate) |
| Volvo V60 | 24.1 | 21.3 | +2.8 | −3.7 to +9.3 | 166 (rough estimate) |
| Ford Puma | 17.5 | 14.9 | +2.6 | −3.2 to +8.3 | 166 (rough estimate) |
| Fiat 500X | 19.9 | 18.1 | +1.8 | −2.1 to +5.8 | 387 (rough estimate) |
| Vauxhall Viva | 15.3 | 13.7 | +1.7 | −2.1 to +5.4 | 359 (rough estimate) |
| Mazda CX-3 | 13.3 | 11.8 | +1.5 | −4.1 to +7.1 | 143 (rough estimate) |
| Audi A8 | 16.7 | 15.3 | +1.3 | −3.4 to +6.1 | 240 (rough estimate) |
| Vauxhall Grandland | 14.6 | 13.4 | +1.3 | −3.5 to +6.0 | 212 (rough estimate) |
| Peugeot Expert | 39.0 | 37.8 | +1.2 | −3.1 to +5.5 | 493 (rough estimate) |
| MINI Countryman | 16.3 | 15.3 | +1.0 | −1.1 to +3.1 | 1,152 |
| Porsche Macan | 9.0 | 8.2 | +0.8 | −3.3 to +4.9 | 188 (rough estimate) |
| Suzuki Ignis | 25.8 | 25.0 | +0.8 | −5.5 to +7.1 | 186 (rough estimate) |
| Mercedes-Benz A-Class | 22.1 | 21.4 | +0.8 | −0.5 to +2.0 | 4,128 |
| Honda HR-V | 15.2 | 14.5 | +0.7 | −3.4 to +4.8 | 290 (rough estimate) |
| Suzuki Swift | 29.5 | 28.9 | +0.6 | −2.3 to +3.5 | 949 |
| Lexus RX | 20.6 | 20.1 | +0.5 | −1.8 to +2.8 | 1,191 |
| Porsche Boxster | 19.2 | 18.7 | +0.5 | −3.7 to +4.7 | 338 (rough estimate) |
| MG ZS | 15.7 | 15.2 | +0.5 | −4.3 to +5.3 | 223 (rough estimate) |
| Volkswagen T-Roc | 9.1 | 9.0 | +0.2 | −3.6 to +4.0 | 219 (rough estimate) |
| Smart Forfour | 24.9 | 24.8 | +0.1 | −3.9 to +4.0 | 470 (rough estimate) |
| Vauxhall Mokka | 21.4 | 21.4 | +0.0 | −1.6 to +1.6 | 2,551 |
| Volvo S60 | 30.5 | 30.6 | −0.1 | −6.5 to +6.3 | 200 (rough estimate) |
| MG 3 | 21.3 | 21.4 | −0.1 | −7.4 to +7.2 | 122 (rough estimate) |
| Peugeot 108 | 15.3 | 15.4 | −0.1 | −2.3 to +2.1 | 1,069 |
| Volvo V40 | 25.1 | 25.5 | −0.3 | −3.8 to +3.2 | 589 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLA | 12.0 | 12.5 | −0.4 | −2.8 to +1.9 | 757 |
| Toyota Aygo | 22.9 | 23.4 | −0.5 | −2.0 to +0.9 | 3,283 |
| Peugeot 5008 | 32.9 | 33.5 | −0.5 | −5.0 to +3.9 | 422 (rough estimate) |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 17.1 | 17.8 | −0.7 | −2.5 to +1.1 | 1,717 |
| Audi A7 | 14.5 | 15.3 | −0.8 | −6.2 to +4.6 | 166 (rough estimate) |
| Mercedes-Benz B-Class | 25.0 | 25.8 | −0.9 | −3.0 to +1.2 | 1,637 |
| Volvo XC40 | 8.9 | 9.8 | −0.9 | −6.2 to +4.4 | 112 (rough estimate) |
| Ford Escort | 26.8 | 27.8 | −1.0 | −6.2 to +4.2 | 276 (rough estimate) |
| Seat Mii | 18.7 | 19.7 | −1.0 | −7.9 to +5.9 | 123 (rough estimate) |
| Suzuki Vitara | 13.2 | 14.3 | −1.2 | −4.7 to +2.4 | 357 (rough estimate) |
| Bentley Continental | 8.3 | 9.6 | −1.3 | −4.7 to +2.2 | 253 (rough estimate) |
| Audi A6 | 20.0 | 21.4 | −1.4 | −3.5 to +0.7 | 1,457 |
| Porsche Cayenne | 15.3 | 16.7 | −1.4 | −4.9 to +2.0 | 419 (rough estimate) |
| Tesla Model 3 | 14.5 | 16.0 | −1.5 | −5.3 to +2.4 | 324 (rough estimate) |
| BMW X6 | 15.8 | 17.2 | −1.5 | −6.3 to +3.3 | 222 (rough estimate) |
| Audi Q7 | 16.4 | 17.9 | −1.5 | −4.2 to +1.2 | 730 |
| Hyundai i10 | 23.2 | 24.8 | −1.6 | −2.8 to −0.3 | 4,529 |
| Nissan Pulsar | 17.5 | 19.1 | −1.6 | −5.9 to +2.7 | 297 (rough estimate) |
| Hyundai Kona | 9.7 | 11.4 | −1.6 | −6.5 to +3.2 | 144 (rough estimate) |
| Kia Picanto | 27.4 | 29.1 | −1.7 | −3.5 to +0.2 | 2,251 |
| Vauxhall Agila | 33.5 | 35.2 | −1.7 | −6.2 to +2.9 | 412 (rough estimate) |
| Dacia Logan | 24.8 | 26.5 | −1.7 | −9.4 to +6.0 | 121 (rough estimate) |
| BMW X1 | 14.7 | 16.4 | −1.7 | −3.9 to +0.5 | 994 |
| Smart Fortwo | 25.5 | 27.3 | −1.7 | −4.2 to +0.7 | 1,234 |
| Ford EcoSport | 17.0 | 18.7 | −1.8 | −4.5 to +1.0 | 736 |
| Ford Kuga | 18.0 | 19.8 | −1.8 | −3.6 to +0.0 | 1,754 |
| Mazda 6 | 28.4 | 30.2 | −1.8 | −4.5 to +0.9 | 1,069 |
| Mazda CX-5 | 14.8 | 16.6 | −1.8 | −4.8 to +1.1 | 555 |
| Volvo XC60 | 17.3 | 19.2 | −1.9 | −4.7 to +0.9 | 693 |
| Hyundai Santa Fe | 32.0 | 33.9 | −1.9 | −6.4 to +2.6 | 412 (rough estimate) |
| Toyota iQ | 20.1 | 21.9 | −1.9 | −5.8 to +2.0 | 409 (rough estimate) |
| Toyota C-HR | 10.7 | 12.6 | −1.9 | −5.0 to +1.2 | 382 (rough estimate) |
| Lexus CT | 13.2 | 15.1 | −1.9 | −4.3 to +0.5 | 774 |
| MINI Clubman | 13.6 | 15.6 | −1.9 | −6.7 to +2.8 | 198 (rough estimate) |
| Vauxhall Crossland | 11.5 | 13.5 | −2.0 | −7.6 to +3.7 | 122 (rough estimate) |
| Jaguar F-Pace | 12.2 | 14.2 | −2.0 | −5.6 to +1.6 | 311 (rough estimate) |
| BMW 4 Series | 12.4 | 14.4 | −2.0 | −4.1 to +0.0 | 985 |
| Kia Venga | 22.4 | 24.4 | −2.1 | −6.0 to +1.9 | 434 (rough estimate) |
| Honda Jazz | 23.2 | 25.3 | −2.1 | −3.1 to −1.1 | 6,785 |
| Toyota RAV4 | 24.4 | 26.5 | −2.1 | −4.0 to −0.2 | 1,917 |
| BMW X4 | 12.2 | 14.3 | −2.2 | −8.4 to +4.0 | 107 (rough estimate) |
| Jeep Renegade | 16.7 | 18.9 | −2.2 | −7.0 to +2.7 | 227 (rough estimate) |
| Nissan Qashqai | 26.4 | 28.7 | −2.3 | −3.2 to −1.4 | 9,890 |
| Toyota Verso | 23.4 | 25.7 | −2.3 | −5.4 to +0.8 | 717 |
| Hyundai i20 | 22.7 | 25.0 | −2.3 | −4.1 to −0.5 | 2,047 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC | 9.1 | 11.4 | −2.3 | −4.3 to −0.3 | 760 |
| Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | 13.7 | 16.0 | −2.3 | −4.1 to −0.6 | 1,469 |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 23.9 | 26.3 | −2.4 | −8.1 to +3.4 | 209 (rough estimate) |
| Audi Q5 | 13.1 | 15.5 | −2.4 | −4.3 to −0.6 | 1,264 |
| Volkswagen Touareg | 21.5 | 23.9 | −2.5 | −6.1 to +1.1 | 503 |
| Rover Mini | 30.5 | 33.0 | −2.5 | −8.2 to +3.3 | 249 (rough estimate) |
| Suzuki Wagon R | 41.6 | 44.1 | −2.5 | −8.7 to +3.7 | 245 (rough estimate) |
| Seat Ibiza | 30.3 | 32.8 | −2.5 | −4.9 to −0.1 | 1,402 |
| Dacia Sandero | 25.3 | 27.8 | −2.5 | −5.6 to +0.5 | 800 |
| BMW i3 | 9.0 | 11.6 | −2.6 | −7.9 to +2.7 | 111 (rough estimate) |
| Audi TT | 22.3 | 25.0 | −2.7 | −4.7 to −0.6 | 1,580 |
| Mercedes-Benz CLA | 15.1 | 17.8 | −2.7 | −5.7 to +0.4 | 531 |
| Volkswagen Golf | 25.7 | 28.4 | −2.7 | −3.5 to −1.9 | 12,602 |
| Ford Transit Custom | 18.4 | 21.1 | −2.7 | −4.9 to −0.5 | 1,188 |
| Kia Soul | 24.7 | 27.4 | −2.7 | −8.1 to +2.6 | 251 (rough estimate) |
| Chevrolet Spark | 40.8 | 43.5 | −2.8 | −9.9 to +4.3 | 184 (rough estimate) |
| Citroen C1 | 25.0 | 27.8 | −2.8 | −5.1 to −0.5 | 1,389 |
| Vauxhall Adam | 22.1 | 24.9 | −2.8 | −6.2 to +0.5 | 580 |
| Audi A1 | 16.7 | 19.5 | −2.8 | −4.3 to −1.3 | 2,340 |
| Audi A3 | 23.1 | 25.9 | −2.8 | −4.0 to −1.7 | 5,349 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE | 8.5 | 11.3 | −2.8 | −6.2 to +0.5 | 272 (rough estimate) |
| Lexus NX | 5.6 | 8.5 | −2.9 | −5.5 to −0.2 | 302 (rough estimate) |
| BMW X3 | 18.3 | 21.1 | −2.9 | −5.0 to −0.8 | 1,302 |
| Hyundai ix20 | 21.7 | 24.6 | −2.9 | −6.1 to +0.3 | 644 |
| MINI Hatch | 24.3 | 27.2 | −2.9 | −3.8 to −2.0 | 8,643 |
| Volkswagen Caddy | 27.9 | 30.8 | −2.9 | −5.0 to −0.8 | 1,792 |
| Toyota Corolla | 30.5 | 33.4 | −2.9 | −4.8 to −1.1 | 2,380 |
| BMW 1 Series | 20.8 | 23.7 | −3.0 | −4.0 to −1.9 | 5,388 |
| Porsche 911 | 10.3 | 13.3 | −3.0 | −5.6 to −0.3 | 505 |
| Kia Ceed | 28.8 | 31.7 | −3.0 | −5.6 to −0.3 | 1,134 |
| Audi Q2 | 5.8 | 8.8 | −3.0 | −5.5 to −0.6 | 347 (rough estimate) |
| Land Rover Range Rover Velar | 12.2 | 15.2 | −3.1 | −8.1 to +2.0 | 164 (rough estimate) |
| Skoda Karoq | 6.8 | 9.8 | −3.1 | −6.9 to +0.8 | 163 (rough estimate) |
| Honda CR-V | 23.3 | 26.3 | −3.1 | −4.4 to −1.8 | 4,137 |
| Ford B-MAX | 20.7 | 23.8 | −3.1 | −5.9 to −0.3 | 822 |
| Toyota Alphard | 23.3 | 26.4 | −3.1 | −10.4 to +4.2 | 129 (rough estimate) |
| Suzuki Alto | 28.9 | 32.0 | −3.1 | −7.1 to +0.8 | 499 (rough estimate) |
| Audi Q3 | 11.3 | 14.5 | −3.2 | −4.8 to −1.5 | 1,433 |
| Toyota Yaris | 26.0 | 29.2 | −3.2 | −4.2 to −2.2 | 7,926 |
| Hyundai Tucson | 14.6 | 17.8 | −3.2 | −5.3 to −1.2 | 1,145 |
| Skoda Citigo | 14.2 | 17.4 | −3.2 | −6.1 to −0.3 | 551 |
| Citroen C3 | 32.5 | 35.8 | −3.3 | −5.6 to −1.0 | 1,580 |
| Mazda MX-5 | 23.3 | 26.6 | −3.3 | −5.8 to −0.7 | 1,056 |
| Renault Captur | 16.2 | 19.5 | −3.3 | −5.3 to −1.3 | 1,269 |
| Ford Ka | 30.2 | 33.6 | −3.4 | −5.0 to −1.7 | 3,053 |
| Peugeot Partner | 33.4 | 36.7 | −3.4 | −5.8 to −0.9 | 1,453 |
| Fiat 500 | 26.4 | 29.8 | −3.4 | −4.5 to −2.2 | 5,414 |
| Hyundai ix35 | 26.1 | 29.5 | −3.4 | −6.8 to +0.0 | 632 |
| Kia Niro | 8.1 | 11.5 | −3.5 | −5.7 to −1.2 | 571 |
| Volkswagen up! | 13.9 | 17.4 | −3.5 | −5.4 to −1.6 | 1,289 |
| Alfa Romeo MiTo | 32.5 | 36.0 | −3.5 | −9.0 to +2.0 | 283 (rough estimate) |
| Ford C-MAX | 24.7 | 28.2 | −3.6 | −5.7 to −1.4 | 1,592 |
| Peugeot 2008 | 18.3 | 21.9 | −3.6 | −5.8 to −1.4 | 1,154 |
| Volkswagen Scirocco | 24.6 | 28.3 | −3.7 | −7.5 to +0.1 | 500 |
| Volkswagen Amarok | 17.3 | 21.0 | −3.8 | −9.2 to +1.7 | 185 (rough estimate) |
| Ford Tourneo | 19.9 | 23.7 | −3.8 | −9.5 to +2.0 | 186 (rough estimate) |
| Ford Focus | 29.2 | 32.9 | −3.8 | −4.5 to −3.1 | 15,919 |
| Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 17.4 | 21.1 | −3.8 | −5.8 to −1.8 | 1,395 |
| Skoda Octavia | 21.1 | 25.0 | −3.8 | −5.7 to −1.9 | 1,755 |
| Peugeot 208 | 20.5 | 24.3 | −3.8 | −5.5 to −2.2 | 2,280 |
| Jaguar XE | 13.8 | 17.8 | −3.9 | −7.6 to −0.3 | 347 (rough estimate) |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 20.5 | 24.5 | −4.0 | −5.0 to −3.0 | 6,277 |
| Porsche Cayman | 7.4 | 11.5 | −4.1 | −8.7 to +0.6 | 121 (rough estimate) |
| Mercedes-Benz SL | 13.0 | 17.1 | −4.1 | −7.5 to −0.7 | 385 (rough estimate) |
| BMW X5 | 20.2 | 24.4 | −4.1 | −6.2 to −2.0 | 1,433 |
| Nissan Leaf | 13.6 | 17.8 | −4.1 | −7.4 to −0.9 | 426 (rough estimate) |
| Vauxhall Corsa | 33.1 | 37.3 | −4.2 | −4.9 to −3.4 | 13,433 |
| Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 24.4 | 28.6 | −4.2 | −9.4 to +1.0 | 262 (rough estimate) |
| Toyota Estima | 19.9 | 24.1 | −4.2 | −8.3 to −0.2 | 377 (rough estimate) |
| Mitsubishi ASX | 15.8 | 20.0 | −4.2 | −8.8 to +0.3 | 247 (rough estimate) |
| Volkswagen Polo | 28.9 | 33.1 | −4.2 | −5.1 to −3.4 | 11,304 |
| Seat Leon | 19.9 | 24.1 | −4.3 | −6.6 to −1.9 | 1,127 |
| Land Rover Range Rover | 19.1 | 23.5 | −4.3 | −6.7 to −2.0 | 1,087 |
| Land Rover Discovery Sport | 12.7 | 17.1 | −4.4 | −6.7 to −2.0 | 777 |
| Renault Grand Scenic | 42.9 | 47.3 | −4.4 | −8.7 to −0.0 | 503 |
| Renault Kadjar | 13.9 | 18.3 | −4.4 | −7.4 to −1.4 | 518 |
| Skoda Yeti | 13.9 | 18.4 | −4.4 | −7.0 to −1.9 | 726 |
| Peugeot 3008 | 23.7 | 28.2 | −4.4 | −6.7 to −2.2 | 1,396 |
| Nissan Juke | 21.8 | 26.3 | −4.5 | −5.8 to −3.2 | 3,784 |
| Fiat Tipo | 18.6 | 23.2 | −4.6 | −12.1 to +3.0 | 102 (rough estimate) |
| Audi A5 | 15.7 | 20.3 | −4.6 | −6.4 to −2.7 | 1,471 |
| Skoda Kodiaq | 5.6 | 10.3 | −4.7 | −7.7 to −1.7 | 231 (rough estimate) |
| Ford Transit Courier | 23.7 | 28.4 | −4.7 | −10.0 to +0.6 | 245 (rough estimate) |
| Peugeot 107 | 28.8 | 33.5 | −4.7 | −6.7 to −2.8 | 2,066 |
| Tesla Model S | 11.2 | 15.9 | −4.7 | −9.6 to +0.1 | 161 (rough estimate) |
| Volkswagen Bora | 39.5 | 44.3 | −4.8 | −13.2 to +3.7 | 129 (rough estimate) |
| Ford Fiesta | 28.5 | 33.4 | −4.9 | −5.5 to −4.2 | 17,585 |
| BMW 3 Series | 21.4 | 26.3 | −4.9 | −5.8 to −4.0 | 8,600 |
| Lexus IS | 19.1 | 24.0 | −4.9 | −7.2 to −2.6 | 1,144 |
| Abarth 595 | 13.4 | 18.4 | −5.0 | −10.0 to −0.0 | 179 (rough estimate) |
| BMW 5 Series | 17.8 | 22.8 | −5.0 | −6.3 to −3.8 | 3,645 |
| Suzuki SX4 | 23.7 | 28.8 | −5.1 | −9.6 to −0.5 | 333 (rough estimate) |
| Volkswagen CC | 18.4 | 23.5 | −5.1 | −11.4 to +1.2 | 147 (rough estimate) |
| Honda Civic | 28.9 | 34.1 | −5.2 | −6.5 to −3.9 | 4,874 |
| Hyundai i30 | 26.9 | 32.1 | −5.2 | −7.4 to −3.0 | 1,556 |
| Subaru Forester | 25.1 | 30.4 | −5.2 | −11.6 to +1.2 | 175 (rough estimate) |
| Saab 9-3 | 34.0 | 39.2 | −5.2 | −8.9 to −1.5 | 638 |
| Ford Fusion | 34.3 | 39.5 | −5.2 | −8.1 to −2.4 | 1,077 |
| BMW Z4 | 18.9 | 24.2 | −5.3 | −9.0 to −1.6 | 433 (rough estimate) |
| Seat Arona | 7.8 | 13.2 | −5.3 | −10.5 to −0.1 | 102 (rough estimate) |
| Fiat Ducato | 21.7 | 27.1 | −5.4 | −10.1 to −0.7 | 295 (rough estimate) |
| Mercedes-Benz V-Class | 12.6 | 17.9 | −5.4 | −10.2 to −0.6 | 183 (rough estimate) |
| Saab 9-5 | 33.1 | 38.4 | −5.4 | −13.8 to +3.0 | 121 (rough estimate) |
| Hyundai Ioniq | 6.8 | 12.2 | −5.4 | −7.7 to −3.1 | 457 (rough estimate) |
| Hyundai i800 | 31.4 | 36.9 | −5.4 | −13.6 to +2.8 | 124 (rough estimate) |
| Nissan Note | 28.1 | 33.5 | −5.4 | −6.9 to −4.0 | 3,828 |
| Toyota Avensis | 28.4 | 33.8 | −5.4 | −7.8 to −3.1 | 1,387 |
| BMW 7 Series | 14.5 | 20.0 | −5.5 | −9.6 to −1.4 | 283 (rough estimate) |
| Nissan Micra | 31.1 | 36.6 | −5.5 | −6.6 to −4.4 | 6,602 |
| Jaguar E-Pace | 6.0 | 11.6 | −5.7 | −10.0 to −1.4 | 117 (rough estimate) |
| Ford S-MAX | 28.6 | 34.3 | −5.7 | −8.0 to −3.3 | 1,424 |
| Suzuki Splash | 26.4 | 32.1 | −5.7 | −13.3 to +1.9 | 129 (rough estimate) |
| Mazda Bongo | 39.8 | 45.5 | −5.7 | −15.0 to +3.5 | 108 (rough estimate) |
| Volkswagen Passat | 25.1 | 30.9 | −5.8 | −7.5 to −4.0 | 2,311 |
| Kia Sportage | 16.7 | 22.5 | −5.8 | −7.3 to −4.2 | 2,209 |
| Smart City-Coupe | 36.1 | 41.9 | −5.8 | −13.1 to +1.5 | 166 (rough estimate) |
| Vauxhall Astra | 29.6 | 35.3 | −5.8 | −6.7 to −4.9 | 10,401 |
| BMW M3 | 10.9 | 16.7 | −5.8 | −9.0 to −2.6 | 366 (rough estimate) |
| Seat Ateca | 5.2 | 11.1 | −5.9 | −9.0 to −2.7 | 192 (rough estimate) |
| DS 3 | 32.5 | 38.4 | −5.9 | −9.7 to −2.1 | 585 |
| Audi A4 | 21.8 | 27.8 | −5.9 | −7.3 to −4.6 | 3,566 |
| Citroen Berlingo | 35.2 | 41.1 | −5.9 | −7.9 to −4.0 | 2,222 |
| Honda Insight | 20.9 | 26.9 | −6.0 | −10.9 to −1.0 | 263 (rough estimate) |
| Mitsubishi Outlander | 15.5 | 21.4 | −6.0 | −7.9 to −4.0 | 1,306 |
| Nissan Pixo | 26.1 | 32.0 | −6.0 | −11.6 to −0.4 | 238 (rough estimate) |
| Vauxhall Insignia | 23.8 | 29.7 | −6.0 | −8.1 to −3.8 | 1,531 |
| Volvo S80 | 26.0 | 32.0 | −6.0 | −14.5 to +2.4 | 104 (rough estimate) |
| Vauxhall Combo | 36.7 | 42.8 | −6.1 | −8.8 to −3.4 | 1,213 |
| Volkswagen Caravelle | 29.6 | 35.7 | −6.1 | −12.1 to −0.1 | 226 (rough estimate) |
| Peugeot 308 | 27.4 | 33.5 | −6.1 | −8.4 to −3.8 | 1,498 |
| Volvo XC90 | 23.5 | 29.6 | −6.1 | −8.9 to −3.4 | 915 |
| Jaguar S-Type | 31.6 | 37.8 | −6.1 | −11.3 to −1.0 | 313 (rough estimate) |
| Lexus GS | 15.3 | 21.5 | −6.2 | −10.3 to −2.0 | 294 (rough estimate) |
| Kia Rio | 23.5 | 29.7 | −6.2 | −8.7 to −3.7 | 1,078 |
| Dacia Duster | 18.2 | 24.4 | −6.2 | −10.4 to −2.1 | 330 (rough estimate) |
| Peugeot 508 | 21.3 | 27.6 | −6.3 | −13.1 to +0.6 | 136 (rough estimate) |
| Citroen Nemo | 33.7 | 40.0 | −6.3 | −13.2 to +0.7 | 178 (rough estimate) |
| Volkswagen Beetle | 34.6 | 40.9 | −6.3 | −9.7 to −2.9 | 771 |
| Peugeot RCZ | 25.7 | 32.1 | −6.3 | −14.9 to +2.2 | 101 (rough estimate) |
| Mazda 3 | 24.7 | 31.1 | −6.4 | −8.6 to −4.2 | 1,478 |
| Toyota Auris | 18.3 | 24.7 | −6.4 | −7.8 to −5.0 | 2,957 |
| Chevrolet Aveo | 43.1 | 49.5 | −6.4 | −14.9 to +2.1 | 130 (rough estimate) |
| Rover 25 | 35.6 | 42.0 | −6.5 | −15.7 to +2.7 | 104 (rough estimate) |
| Jaguar XF | 16.6 | 23.2 | −6.6 | −8.9 to −4.4 | 1,042 |
| Mercedes-Benz CLS | 18.4 | 25.1 | −6.6 | −10.6 to −2.7 | 374 (rough estimate) |
| BMW 6 Series | 14.5 | 21.1 | −6.6 | −10.3 to −3.0 | 359 (rough estimate) |
| Mazda 2 | 22.9 | 29.6 | −6.7 | −8.8 to −4.5 | 1,448 |
| Citroen C4 Cactus | 15.5 | 22.2 | −6.7 | −13.7 to +0.3 | 103 (rough estimate) |
| Ford Grand C-MAX | 21.7 | 28.4 | −6.7 | −10.2 to −3.3 | 548 |
| Nissan Primera | 39.6 | 46.4 | −6.8 | −13.4 to −0.2 | 212 (rough estimate) |
| Toyota Prius+ | 10.7 | 17.4 | −6.8 | −11.5 to −2.1 | 169 (rough estimate) |
| Toyota Prius | 15.1 | 21.9 | −6.8 | −7.8 to −5.8 | 5,253 |
| Mercedes-Benz CLK | 31.7 | 38.5 | −6.8 | −10.0 to −3.6 | 818 |
| Skoda Fabia | 22.4 | 29.3 | −6.8 | −8.5 to −5.1 | 2,274 |
| Citroen C4 | 31.0 | 37.8 | −6.8 | −9.1 to −4.6 | 1,617 |
| Toyota Land Cruiser | 24.5 | 31.4 | −6.9 | −11.9 to −1.9 | 286 (rough estimate) |
| Mercedes-Benz SLK | 18.8 | 25.7 | −6.9 | −9.9 to −4.0 | 675 |
| Citroen Xsara | 44.4 | 51.3 | −6.9 | −10.7 to −3.1 | 665 |
| Vauxhall Vivaro | 36.0 | 43.1 | −7.1 | −9.1 to −5.0 | 2,169 |
| Ford Mondeo | 27.8 | 34.8 | −7.1 | −8.8 to −5.3 | 2,473 |
| Vauxhall Antara | 32.6 | 39.7 | −7.1 | −13.8 to −0.4 | 187 (rough estimate) |
| Toyota Hiace | 29.1 | 36.2 | −7.1 | −12.4 to −1.8 | 282 (rough estimate) |
| Honda Accord | 32.6 | 39.7 | −7.1 | −10.3 to −3.9 | 844 |
| Skoda Superb | 13.7 | 20.8 | −7.1 | −10.2 to −4.0 | 483 (rough estimate) |
| Rover 75 | 37.6 | 44.8 | −7.1 | −14.4 to +0.2 | 170 (rough estimate) |
| BMW Z3 | 27.1 | 34.3 | −7.2 | −14.2 to −0.2 | 155 (rough estimate) |
| Chevrolet Orlando | 32.9 | 40.1 | −7.2 | −14.8 to +0.3 | 149 (rough estimate) |
| Mercedes-Benz CLC | 36.1 | 43.4 | −7.3 | −14.4 to −0.3 | 180 (rough estimate) |
| Hyundai i40 | 18.1 | 25.7 | −7.5 | −13.5 to −1.6 | 160 (rough estimate) |
| Land Rover Freelander | 26.0 | 33.6 | −7.6 | −10.4 to −4.7 | 927 |
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 10.6 | 18.2 | −7.6 | −10.1 to −5.0 | 548 |
| Volkswagen Transporter | 25.3 | 32.8 | −7.6 | −9.3 to −5.9 | 2,545 |
| Volkswagen Touran | 26.6 | 34.2 | −7.6 | −9.9 to −5.4 | 1,447 |
| Renault Megane | 38.6 | 46.4 | −7.8 | −10.4 to −5.1 | 1,322 |
| Renault Scenic | 37.2 | 45.0 | −7.8 | −10.8 to −4.8 | 982 |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 13.8 | 21.6 | −7.8 | −8.9 to −6.7 | 3,978 |
| Jeep Cherokee | 25.1 | 33.0 | −7.9 | −14.1 to −1.8 | 191 (rough estimate) |
| Hyundai Coupe | 40.5 | 48.4 | −7.9 | −15.5 to −0.4 | 163 (rough estimate) |
| Fiat Panda | 26.4 | 34.3 | −8.0 | −10.4 to −5.5 | 1,229 |
| Nissan X-Trail | 21.8 | 29.8 | −8.0 | −10.5 to −5.5 | 1,085 |
| Suzuki Carry | 36.8 | 44.9 | −8.1 | −15.3 to −1.0 | 174 (rough estimate) |
| Hyundai Getz | 37.4 | 45.6 | −8.2 | −11.6 to −4.9 | 800 |
| Peugeot 106 | 38.6 | 46.9 | −8.2 | −15.5 to −1.0 | 176 (rough estimate) |
| Ford Transit | 28.5 | 36.7 | −8.3 | −9.5 to −7.0 | 5,096 |
| Jaguar XK | 15.0 | 23.3 | −8.3 | −11.9 to −4.7 | 386 (rough estimate) |
| Renault Clio | 35.6 | 43.9 | −8.3 | −9.7 to −6.9 | 4,706 |
| Renault Kangoo | 37.8 | 46.1 | −8.4 | −11.8 to −5.0 | 781 |
| Nissan Navara | 24.4 | 32.7 | −8.4 | −11.9 to −4.9 | 583 |
| Kia Sorento | 23.6 | 32.2 | −8.6 | −13.9 to −3.3 | 250 (rough estimate) |
| Vauxhall Tigra | 40.0 | 48.6 | −8.6 | −17.4 to +0.1 | 120 (rough estimate) |
| Fiat Doblo | 26.3 | 35.0 | −8.7 | −12.6 to −4.8 | 498 (rough estimate) |
| Volkswagen Eos | 24.6 | 33.3 | −8.7 | −14.3 to −3.2 | 232 (rough estimate) |
| Renault Twingo | 25.4 | 34.2 | −8.8 | −13.3 to −4.2 | 358 (rough estimate) |
| Skoda Rapid | 12.4 | 21.3 | −8.8 | −13.4 to −4.3 | 201 (rough estimate) |
| Land Rover Discovery | 20.1 | 29.0 | −8.9 | −11.1 to −6.7 | 1,245 |
| LEVC TX | 2.0 | 10.9 | −8.9 | −10.0 to −7.8 | 733 |
| Vauxhall Zafira | 29.8 | 38.8 | −9.0 | −10.2 to −7.8 | 5,961 |
| MG TF | 23.9 | 32.9 | −9.0 | −16.4 to −1.7 | 130 (rough estimate) |
| Volvo V50 | 34.5 | 43.6 | −9.1 | −14.4 to −3.7 | 304 (rough estimate) |
| Mercedes-Benz M-Class | 19.2 | 28.4 | −9.3 | −12.1 to −6.4 | 741 |
| Peugeot 306 | 36.9 | 46.1 | −9.3 | −17.2 to −1.3 | 141 (rough estimate) |
| Toyota MR2 | 26.4 | 35.6 | −9.3 | −15.7 to −2.9 | 182 (rough estimate) |
| Hyundai Amica | 32.5 | 41.8 | −9.3 | −15.7 to −2.8 | 203 (rough estimate) |
| Volvo V70 | 28.3 | 37.6 | −9.3 | −12.7 to −5.9 | 668 |
| Citroen C5 | 26.1 | 35.5 | −9.4 | −16.1 to −2.7 | 165 (rough estimate) |
| Jaguar XJ | 15.5 | 24.9 | −9.4 | −12.8 to −6.1 | 445 (rough estimate) |
| Mazda 5 | 38.3 | 47.7 | −9.4 | −14.4 to −4.5 | 376 (rough estimate) |
| Seat Alhambra | 18.4 | 27.9 | −9.5 | −12.5 to −6.5 | 642 |
| Volvo C70 | 30.5 | 40.1 | −9.5 | −17.4 to −1.6 | 131 (rough estimate) |
| Nissan Almera | 35.6 | 45.2 | −9.5 | −12.6 to −6.5 | 960 |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 24.5 | 34.1 | −9.6 | −15.0 to −4.2 | 245 (rough estimate) |
| Fiat Grande Punto | 33.3 | 43.1 | −9.8 | −18.3 to −1.4 | 120 (rough estimate) |
| Citroen Relay | 26.9 | 36.7 | −9.8 | −17.0 to −2.7 | 149 (rough estimate) |
| Vauxhall Meriva | 26.8 | 36.8 | −10.0 | −12.1 to −7.8 | 1,619 |
| Subaru Impreza | 18.0 | 28.0 | −10.0 | −14.3 to −5.7 | 311 (rough estimate) |
| Skoda Roomster | 20.9 | 31.0 | −10.1 | −15.7 to −4.5 | 206 (rough estimate) |
| Suzuki Jimny | 21.6 | 31.7 | −10.2 | −15.8 to −4.5 | 204 (rough estimate) |
| Ford Galaxy | 28.2 | 38.4 | −10.2 | −12.3 to −8.0 | 1,678 |
| Peugeot 207 | 37.7 | 47.9 | −10.2 | −12.0 to −8.4 | 2,796 |
| Volkswagen Fox | 35.2 | 45.4 | −10.3 | −14.5 to −6.0 | 483 (rough estimate) |
| Ford Transit Connect | 27.0 | 37.5 | −10.4 | −12.1 to −8.7 | 2,607 |
| Vauxhall Vectra | 37.7 | 48.4 | −10.7 | −14.4 to −7.0 | 660 |
| Mazda 323 | 36.0 | 46.7 | −10.7 | −18.8 to −2.7 | 139 (rough estimate) |
| Audi A2 | 34.6 | 45.4 | −10.8 | −18.1 to −3.4 | 162 (rough estimate) |
| Mitsubishi Colt | 32.1 | 42.9 | −10.8 | −14.9 to −6.7 | 489 (rough estimate) |
| Fiat Punto | 34.1 | 45.1 | −11.0 | −13.4 to −8.6 | 1,473 |
| Ford Mustang | 4.6 | 15.7 | −11.1 | −14.7 to −7.5 | 130 (rough estimate) |
| Chevrolet Captiva | 35.6 | 46.8 | −11.1 | −18.3 to −4.0 | 174 (rough estimate) |
| Volkswagen Sharan | 17.4 | 28.7 | −11.3 | −13.5 to −9.1 | 1,118 |
| Nissan Primastar | 42.0 | 53.4 | −11.4 | −15.7 to −7.0 | 490 (rough estimate) |
| Suzuki Grand Vitara | 25.7 | 37.0 | −11.4 | −16.7 to −6.1 | 261 (rough estimate) |
| Chevrolet Matiz | 36.9 | 48.4 | −11.5 | −16.5 to −6.6 | 366 (rough estimate) |
| Ford Ranger | 18.2 | 29.8 | −11.6 | −14.4 to −8.7 | 704 |
| Volvo S40 | 31.3 | 42.9 | −11.6 | −17.2 to −6.0 | 265 (rough estimate) |
| Kia Sedona | 35.3 | 47.0 | −11.6 | −19.8 to −3.5 | 133 (rough estimate) |
| Toyota Celica | 29.1 | 40.8 | −11.7 | −17.1 to −6.2 | 268 (rough estimate) |
| Mercedes-Benz Citan | 22.9 | 34.7 | −11.8 | −18.3 to −5.2 | 157 (rough estimate) |
| Chevrolet Cruze | 26.3 | 38.1 | −11.8 | −18.7 to −4.9 | 156 (rough estimate) |
| Mitsubishi Shogun | 21.8 | 33.7 | −11.9 | −16.6 to −7.1 | 293 (rough estimate) |
| Mitsubishi L200 | 21.4 | 33.4 | −12.0 | −15.5 to −8.5 | 524 |
| Citroen C2 | 36.4 | 48.4 | −12.0 | −19.1 to −4.9 | 176 (rough estimate) |
| Fiat Bravo | 35.6 | 47.8 | −12.1 | −20.9 to −3.4 | 115 (rough estimate) |
| Chrysler Grand Cherokee | 32.0 | 44.2 | −12.1 | −17.9 to −6.4 | 253 (rough estimate) |
| Mercedes-Benz Viano | 22.1 | 34.3 | −12.2 | −19.3 to −5.1 | 131 (rough estimate) |
| Land Rover Defender | 20.8 | 33.0 | −12.2 | −15.8 to −8.7 | 500 |
| Vauxhall Astravan | 35.0 | 47.2 | −12.2 | −19.2 to −5.3 | 183 (rough estimate) |
| Renault Laguna | 35.5 | 47.8 | −12.3 | −19.4 to −5.1 | 172 (rough estimate) |
| Peugeot Boxer | 14.7 | 27.0 | −12.3 | −16.5 to −8.1 | 273 (rough estimate) |
| Hyundai Matrix | 34.6 | 46.9 | −12.3 | −19.7 to −5.0 | 162 (rough estimate) |
| Mercedes-Benz Vito | 21.9 | 34.2 | −12.3 | −14.5 to −10.2 | 1,443 |
| Kia Carens | 24.1 | 36.7 | −12.5 | −18.3 to −6.7 | 207 (rough estimate) |
| Toyota Hilux | 19.5 | 32.1 | −12.5 | −17.0 to −8.0 | 297 (rough estimate) |
| Peugeot Bipper | 27.1 | 39.7 | −12.6 | −18.9 to −6.3 | 192 (rough estimate) |
| Nissan 350Z | 14.7 | 27.3 | −12.6 | −19.5 to −5.7 | 102 (rough estimate) |
| Daihatsu Sirion | 22.4 | 35.2 | −12.7 | −20.7 to −4.8 | 107 (rough estimate) |
| Renault Trafic | 29.4 | 42.2 | −12.8 | −14.5 to −11.0 | 2,633 |
| Seat Altea | 27.4 | 40.4 | −12.9 | −18.9 to −7.0 | 215 (rough estimate) |
| Fiat 500L | 17.4 | 30.4 | −13.1 | −18.4 to −7.7 | 190 (rough estimate) |
| Volvo C30 | 26.0 | 39.1 | −13.1 | −19.7 to −6.5 | 169 (rough estimate) |
| Citroen Dispatch | 29.4 | 42.7 | −13.3 | −16.9 to −9.7 | 609 |
| Nissan NV200 | 27.7 | 41.1 | −13.4 | −17.3 to −9.5 | 509 |
| Peugeot 406 | 33.1 | 46.7 | −13.5 | −20.7 to −6.3 | 166 (rough estimate) |
| Mitsubishi Lancer | 20.5 | 34.2 | −13.6 | −18.8 to −8.5 | 234 (rough estimate) |
| Toyota Previa | 32.4 | 46.1 | −13.7 | −18.5 to −9.0 | 374 (rough estimate) |
| Jaguar X-Type | 29.1 | 42.9 | −13.7 | −17.9 to −9.6 | 453 (rough estimate) |
| Peugeot 307 | 38.5 | 52.5 | −13.9 | −16.5 to −11.3 | 1,370 |
| Peugeot 206 | 36.1 | 50.2 | −14.1 | −16.3 to −12.0 | 1,899 |
| Honda FR-V | 27.8 | 43.7 | −15.9 | −22.3 to −9.5 | 191 (rough estimate) |
| Chevrolet Lacetti | 36.0 | 52.5 | −16.5 | −24.9 to −8.0 | 125 (rough estimate) |
| Chrysler Jeep Grand | 22.9 | 41.1 | −18.2 | −26.3 to −10.2 | 105 (rough estimate) |
| Volkswagen Lupo | 23.4 | 41.7 | −18.3 | −25.2 to −11.3 | 145 (rough estimate) |
| Peugeot 407 | 26.7 | 46.1 | −19.4 | −26.2 to −12.7 | 165 (rough estimate) |
| Renault Modus | 28.1 | 49.8 | −21.8 | −27.7 to −15.8 | 221 (rough estimate) |
| Nissan Figaro | 16.9 | 40.2 | −23.2 | −29.7 to −16.8 | 130 (rough estimate) |
| LTI TX4 | 12.4 | 38.6 | −26.2 | −27.8 to −24.5 | 1,610 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 424,714 (initial tests in SM) · 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