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Which cars fail their MOT most in Swansea (SA)?

In the Swansea (SA) postcode area, 540 models had 100 or more initial MOT tests (first attempts) in 2019–2024 (2,326,313 tests). The Audi e-tron fails most above its own rate elsewhere in Britain: 33.9% here against 9.7% (+24.2 points, 95% interval +17.1 to +31.3; a rough estimate from 171 tests here). The Toyota Vellfire does best against its own rate (−12.6 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 Swansea (SA)

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.

Swansea (SA): 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
Audi e-tron33.99.7+24.2+17.1 to +31.3171 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz V-Class37.717.8+19.9+13.4 to +26.4212 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 100755.640.7+14.9+8.4 to +21.4230 (rough estimate)
Iveco Daily47.434.9+12.5+8.2 to +16.8523
Daewoo Matiz68.055.6+12.5+4.9 to +20.0147 (rough estimate)
Lexus GS33.321.4+11.9+4.9 to +19.0171 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Delica54.943.1+11.7+4.0 to +19.4164 (rough estimate)
Audi S332.420.7+11.7+4.9 to +18.5182 (rough estimate)
Mazda 32357.946.5+11.4+5.3 to +17.5254 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Sharan39.328.5+10.7+8.3 to +13.21,515
MG HS20.49.9+10.4+6.4 to +14.5388 (rough estimate)
Daihatsu Fourtrak51.340.9+10.4+6.6 to +14.3686
Jaguar S-Type48.037.6+10.4+7.3 to +13.41,036
Vauxhall Omega46.536.3+10.2+0.5 to +20.0101 (rough estimate)
Toyota Previa56.145.9+10.2+2.7 to +17.6173 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Space Star64.754.6+10.1+3.8 to +16.4224 (rough estimate)
MG ZR51.141.2+9.9+3.9 to +15.9270 (rough estimate)
Citroen C864.754.9+9.8+2.7 to +17.0173 (rough estimate)
Chevrolet Kalos62.752.9+9.8+5.2 to +14.3440 (rough estimate)
Alfa Romeo 15953.343.5+9.7+3.3 to +16.2229 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz Viano43.834.2+9.6+3.5 to +15.7258 (rough estimate)
Jeep Grand Cherokee43.834.2+9.6+0.7 to +18.5121 (rough estimate)
TVR Chimaera25.015.6+9.4+0.8 to +17.9100 (rough estimate)
MG 644.034.6+9.4+1.1 to +17.6141 (rough estimate)
SEAT Arosa52.943.9+9.0+3.4 to +14.6308 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Accent56.047.0+8.9+2.2 to +15.7209 (rough estimate)
Jaguar XJ33.724.8+8.9+6.6 to +11.21,620
Toyota Estima32.924.1+8.8+1.1 to +16.5143 (rough estimate)
Fiat Grande Punto52.243.4+8.8+3.2 to +14.3314 (rough estimate)
Chevrolet Lacetti60.952.3+8.6+3.2 to +14.0322 (rough estimate)
Fiat Grande Punto51.543.0+8.5+4.6 to +12.4639
Jaguar XK31.323.2+8.1+5.7 to +10.61,423
Fiat Seicento56.348.2+8.1+0.6 to +15.7167 (rough estimate)
Daihatsu Hijet54.246.1+8.1−1.4 to +17.6107 (rough estimate)
Alfa Romeo 14754.947.1+7.9+1.1 to +14.6213 (rough estimate)
Chevrolet Matiz56.148.2+7.8+5.0 to +10.71,191
Ford Capri28.320.4+7.8+0.3 to +15.4138 (rough estimate)
Chrysler PT56.248.4+7.8+1.2 to +14.4217 (rough estimate)
MG GS25.517.7+7.7+4.3 to +11.2624
MG ZS22.615.0+7.6+6.2 to +9.13,164
Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin55.447.8+7.6+0.7 to +14.5204 (rough estimate)
Seat Alhambra35.427.8+7.6+5.4 to +9.71,909
Lexus RX27.720.1+7.6+4.2 to +11.0672
Perodua Myvi36.528.9+7.6+2.0 to +13.1293 (rough estimate)
Audi Q216.28.7+7.5+6.1 to +8.92,701
Citroen Saxo57.149.7+7.5+2.7 to +12.3413 (rough estimate)
Renault Grand Espace55.648.2+7.4−0.5 to +15.4151 (rough estimate)
SEAT Toledo37.930.5+7.4+3.9 to +10.8773
Fiat Bravo55.047.7+7.3+3.9 to +10.7844
Mercedes-Benz CLC50.643.4+7.3+2.3 to +12.3391 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz GL27.820.6+7.3−1.0 to +15.5115 (rough estimate)
Mazda BT-5048.241.1+7.2+0.1 to +14.3197 (rough estimate)
Nissan Primera53.446.3+7.1+1.4 to +12.8294 (rough estimate)
Daihatsu Sirion42.135.1+7.1+3.1 to +11.1591
Volkswagen Lupo48.641.5+7.1+3.7 to +10.4864
Vauxhall Frontera48.841.7+7.0−0.8 to +14.8160 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Caravelle42.635.6+7.0+4.7 to +9.31,749
Renault Twingo40.934.0+6.9+5.4 to +8.44,104
Fiat Tipo29.823.0+6.8+4.6 to +9.01,700
Chrysler 300C44.237.4+6.8+1.0 to +12.6283 (rough estimate)
Land Rover Discovery35.628.9+6.8+5.8 to +7.710,379
Honda Insight33.526.8+6.7+0.7 to +12.7239 (rough estimate)
Audi Q724.517.9+6.6+4.6 to +8.61,741
LDV Convoy57.550.9+6.5−1.9 to +15.0134 (rough estimate)
Fiat 12418.111.6+6.5+1.3 to +11.7216 (rough estimate)
Ford Galaxy44.738.2+6.5+5.0 to +7.94,700
Talbot Express54.347.8+6.5+2.8 to +10.1731
Chrysler Jeep Grand47.440.9+6.4+0.6 to +12.2285 (rough estimate)
Subaru Forester36.630.3+6.3+3.2 to +9.5893
Toyota Urban Cruiser32.426.1+6.3+0.8 to +11.8281 (rough estimate)
Saab 90045.138.8+6.3−3.4 to +16.0102 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Shogun Sport50.444.0+6.3+3.2 to +9.41,001
Porsche Boxster25.018.7+6.3+4.0 to +8.51,438
Ford Fusion45.739.4+6.3+4.8 to +7.74,579
Nissan Almera51.345.1+6.2+3.2 to +9.21,094
Mercedes-Benz S-Class24.318.1+6.2+3.3 to +9.1853
Aston Martin DB917.010.9+6.2−0.2 to +12.5135 (rough estimate)
Isuzu Trooper46.740.6+6.1+2.2 to +10.0642
Land Rover Range Rover29.423.4+6.0+4.7 to +7.34,801
Vauxhall Signum53.147.1+6.0−2.6 to +14.6130 (rough estimate)
Alfa Romeo Spider38.032.0+6.0−0.3 to +12.2234 (rough estimate)
Jaguar X-Type48.742.8+6.0+4.0 to +7.92,509
Volkswagen Eos39.233.2+5.9+2.6 to +9.3840
Chevrolet Aveo55.349.4+5.9+3.1 to +8.81,229
Vauxhall Tigra54.548.5+5.9+2.7 to +9.2903
Chrysler Crossfire38.832.9+5.9−1.9 to +13.7152 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Amica47.641.7+5.9+1.8 to +10.0580
Audi Q320.314.4+5.9+4.9 to +6.87,132
Audi 8044.238.3+5.9−3.1 to +14.8120 (rough estimate)
Mazda Demio51.045.1+5.8−3.9 to +15.5104 (rough estimate)
Audi A526.020.2+5.8+4.7 to +6.95,775
Audi R816.710.9+5.7+0.5 to +10.9198 (rough estimate)
Ford Transit Courier33.928.3+5.6+3.0 to +8.21,294
Mercedes-Benz Vito39.734.1+5.6+4.3 to +6.95,181
Nissan X-Trail35.329.7+5.6+4.4 to +6.85,889
Nissan Terrano52.647.1+5.6+1.5 to +9.7587
Renault Grand Scenic48.943.4+5.6+0.1 to +11.0329 (rough estimate)
Lexus IS29.523.9+5.6+3.1 to +8.01,316
Maserati Ghibli22.316.8+5.5−2.2 to +13.3112 (rough estimate)
Citroen Dispatch48.142.6+5.5+3.9 to +7.13,894
Audi A433.227.7+5.5+4.8 to +6.217,496
Jeep Cherokee38.432.9+5.5+2.7 to +8.31,210
Audi A124.919.5+5.5+4.8 to +6.215,226
Mercedes-Benz CLS30.525.0+5.5+2.8 to +8.21,109
Chevrolet Orlando45.540.0+5.4−1.2 to +12.0220 (rough estimate)
Citroen C253.648.2+5.4+3.4 to +7.42,528
Suzuki Jimny37.031.6+5.4+3.4 to +7.32,383
Mercedes-Benz CLK43.838.4+5.4+3.0 to +7.71,705
Toyota Corolla38.733.3+5.4+4.0 to +6.75,140
Land Rover Freelander38.833.5+5.3+4.4 to +6.211,204
Hyundai Matrix52.046.8+5.3−0.5 to +11.0292 (rough estimate)
BMW 7 Series25.220.0+5.3+2.0 to +8.6670
Audi Q520.715.4+5.2+4.1 to +6.35,261
Audi A626.621.4+5.2+4.1 to +6.46,124
Toyota Alphard31.526.3+5.2+1.0 to +9.4479 (rough estimate)
Kia Carens41.836.6+5.2+2.7 to +7.81,470
Land Rover Range Rover Sport26.321.1+5.2+4.0 to +6.35,730
Citroen Relay41.736.6+5.2+2.6 to +7.81,411
Volvo 24043.338.1+5.2−4.4 to +14.7104 (rough estimate)
Alfa Romeo GT50.044.9+5.1−2.4 to +12.7168 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 40651.746.5+5.1+0.3 to +10.0418 (rough estimate)
Jeep Renegade23.918.8+5.1+2.9 to +7.31,503
Peugeot 30757.552.4+5.1+3.6 to +6.64,296
Vauxhall Adam29.924.8+5.1+3.7 to +6.54,392
Volkswagen Bora49.344.2+5.1+2.1 to +8.11,071
Ford Puma19.914.9+5.1+2.9 to +7.21,356
Peugeot Boxer31.926.9+5.0+3.8 to +6.25,729
Volkswagen Arteon18.012.9+5.0−0.1 to +10.2217 (rough estimate)
Fiat 500X22.918.0+5.0+3.4 to +6.52,894
Audi TT29.924.9+5.0+3.9 to +6.07,272
Volvo S8036.931.9+5.0+1.1 to +8.8610
Mercedes-Benz E-Class26.521.5+5.0+4.1 to +5.810,445
Mercedes-Benz M-Class33.328.3+4.9+3.0 to +6.92,326
Fiat Qubo38.233.3+4.9+1.7 to +8.1914
Subaru Legacy42.437.5+4.9−0.3 to +10.1354 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen LT50.946.0+4.9+0.2 to +9.5460 (rough estimate)
Chrysler Jeep Cherokee45.640.8+4.9−0.4 to +10.2344 (rough estimate)
Renault Wind45.840.9+4.9−1.7 to +11.4225 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Combo Life24.119.3+4.8−2.2 to +11.8145 (rough estimate)
Fiat Stilo58.053.2+4.8−1.4 to +10.9250 (rough estimate)
Nissan Pulsar23.819.0+4.8+2.4 to +7.11,273
Fiat Doblo39.634.9+4.8+3.6 to +5.97,223
Chevrolet Cruze42.738.0+4.7−0.0 to +9.5424 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Carry49.544.8+4.7+0.2 to +9.2491 (rough estimate)
Alfa Romeo Giulietta33.228.5+4.6+2.1 to +7.11,345
Mitsubishi Outlander25.921.4+4.6+3.3 to +5.84,802
Kia Stonic14.910.3+4.6+2.8 to +6.41,550
Jaguar XF27.723.2+4.6+3.5 to +5.76,640
Toyota Hiace40.736.1+4.6+1.9 to +7.21,333
MG TF37.332.8+4.5+1.3 to +7.8868
Volkswagen Crafter34.429.8+4.5+1.1 to +8.0751
Chevrolet Trax32.628.1+4.5−1.8 to +10.8215 (rough estimate)
Nissan Pixo36.431.9+4.5+1.7 to +7.31,164
BMW M321.216.7+4.5+1.2 to +7.7609
Vauxhall Astravan51.647.1+4.4+1.1 to +7.8884
Skoda Felicia48.143.6+4.4−4.2 to +13.1129 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Liana54.249.8+4.4−1.1 to +9.9321 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 10737.833.4+4.4+3.4 to +5.310,195
Volkswagen Jetta38.434.0+4.4+1.9 to +6.81,488
Honda Accord43.939.6+4.3+1.9 to +6.71,623
Smart Fortwo31.527.2+4.3+2.5 to +6.12,591
Kia ProCeed33.329.0+4.3−1.0 to +9.5315 (rough estimate)
Nissan Patrol38.334.1+4.3−4.5 to +13.0120 (rough estimate)
Alfa Romeo MiTo40.236.0+4.3+1.5 to +7.01,266
Volkswagen Beetle45.140.9+4.3+2.8 to +5.74,801
Mercedes-Benz C-Class28.724.5+4.2+3.6 to +4.918,655
Chrysler Grand Cherokee48.344.1+4.2−1.6 to +10.0290 (rough estimate)
Ford Mondeo39.034.8+4.2+3.5 to +4.917,024
Peugeot Rifter22.218.1+4.2−0.8 to +9.2270 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Transporter36.932.7+4.1+3.7 to +4.637,782
Ford Grand C-MAX32.528.4+4.1+2.0 to +6.21,953
Saab 9-542.538.4+4.1+0.3 to +8.0642
Jeep Compass29.325.2+4.1−1.0 to +9.2304 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Fox49.445.3+4.1+2.4 to +5.83,512
Kia Sorento36.232.1+4.1+2.3 to +5.82,919
Volkswagen Touran38.234.2+4.1+2.8 to +5.35,776
Ford Ka37.533.5+4.0+3.3 to +4.815,385
Audi A249.345.3+4.0+0.3 to +7.7714
Renault Clio47.843.8+4.0+3.6 to +4.546,050
Volkswagen Passat34.830.8+4.0+3.3 to +4.815,035
Nissan Leaf21.717.7+4.0+1.9 to +6.21,403
Vauxhall Vectra52.448.4+4.0+2.4 to +5.73,561
MG 325.321.3+4.0+2.4 to +5.62,761
Toyota Prius25.821.9+4.0+1.6 to +6.31,317
Ford Transit Connect41.337.4+3.9+3.1 to +4.813,586
Mazda B250047.443.5+3.9−2.8 to +10.7215 (rough estimate)
Ford S-MAX38.234.3+3.9+2.3 to +5.53,704
Ford Fiesta37.233.3+3.9+3.6 to +4.2117,115
Jeep Grand Cherokee30.126.2+3.9+0.6 to +7.1764
Isuzu Rodeo48.444.5+3.9+1.3 to +6.51,493
Rover 4549.545.6+3.9−1.0 to +8.8402 (rough estimate)
Nissan Primastar57.053.3+3.7+0.8 to +6.61,160
Renault Modus53.449.7+3.7+1.5 to +5.92,052
SsangYong Tivoli27.623.9+3.7+0.9 to +6.6964
Fiat Talento30.426.7+3.7−1.7 to +9.1293 (rough estimate)
Mazda 551.347.7+3.7+0.4 to +7.0902
Dacia Duster28.024.3+3.7+2.7 to +4.78,219
Fiat Fullback19.816.2+3.7−0.6 to +8.0338 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Getz49.245.5+3.6+1.5 to +5.82,050
Vauxhall Zafira42.438.8+3.6+2.9 to +4.415,920
Tesla Model S19.515.9+3.6−2.4 to +9.6169 (rough estimate)
Renault Koleos33.730.1+3.6−0.3 to +7.6572
Skoda Octavia28.524.9+3.6+2.8 to +4.412,196
Audi A329.425.8+3.6+3.1 to +4.227,412
Fiat 500L34.030.3+3.6+1.6 to +5.62,203
Mercedes-Benz 30028.725.1+3.6−4.0 to +11.2136 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Scirocco31.828.2+3.6+2.0 to +5.13,429
Kia Cerato54.250.6+3.5−5.4 to +12.5120 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Polo36.633.0+3.5+3.1 to +4.041,157
Fiat Punto48.645.0+3.5+2.4 to +4.77,184
Renault Kangoo49.646.0+3.5+2.3 to +4.76,915
Nissan Juke29.726.2+3.5+2.9 to +4.121,122
Vauxhall Astra38.835.3+3.5+3.0 to +3.946,919
Peugeot 20751.347.8+3.5+2.6 to +4.313,798
Peugeot 20653.650.1+3.5+2.2 to +4.75,919
Toyota iQ25.421.9+3.5+0.8 to +6.11,061
Abarth 59521.818.4+3.4+0.4 to +6.5701
Mazda MX-529.926.5+3.4+2.2 to +4.56,075
Renault Grand Modus49.345.9+3.4−1.5 to +8.2416 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Grandland16.713.3+3.4+1.6 to +5.11,715
LDV Maxus50.447.0+3.3−1.0 to +7.6536
Volvo 800 Series41.938.6+3.3−5.7 to +12.3117 (rough estimate)
Nissan Pickup49.246.0+3.2−2.9 to +9.4260 (rough estimate)
Renault Master37.133.9+3.2+1.2 to +5.32,122
Kia Venga27.624.3+3.2+2.0 to +4.45,596
Volkswagen Golf31.628.4+3.2+2.8 to +3.657,754
Suzuki Grand Vitara40.237.0+3.2+1.6 to +4.93,494
Honda FR-V46.843.5+3.2−2.7 to +9.1278 (rough estimate)
Subaru Impreza31.228.0+3.2+0.7 to +5.71,328
Volvo 90040.437.2+3.2−4.2 to +10.6171 (rough estimate)
Peugeot RCZ35.232.0+3.2+0.1 to +6.2949
Peugeot 50830.727.5+3.2+0.4 to +6.01,061
SsangYong Musso39.936.8+3.2−2.3 to +8.7318 (rough estimate)
Daihatsu Terios42.739.5+3.2+0.1 to +6.31,023
Vauxhall Corsa40.437.2+3.2+2.8 to +3.659,963
Nissan NV20044.241.0+3.2+0.8 to +5.51,791
Volvo S4046.042.9+3.1+1.0 to +5.32,104
Nissan Serena31.128.0+3.1−4.7 to +11.0135 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen T-Cross12.99.8+3.1+0.5 to +5.8610
Renault Trafic45.242.1+3.1+2.2 to +4.012,000
Citroen Xsara54.351.2+3.1+1.7 to +4.54,742
Isuzu D-Max29.626.5+3.1+1.8 to +4.45,001
Honda HR-V17.514.4+3.1+1.3 to +4.91,654
Kia Sedona50.046.9+3.1−0.8 to +6.9658
BMW 1 Series26.723.7+3.1+2.5 to +3.626,042
Subaru Outback30.127.1+3.1−1.7 to +7.8365 (rough estimate)
Kia Rio32.629.6+3.1+2.2 to +3.912,364
Jaguar XJS26.623.5+3.0−3.0 to +9.1207 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Mirage19.416.4+3.0+1.0 to +5.11,505
BMW 3 Series29.326.3+3.0+2.5 to +3.530,063
BMW 5 Series25.822.8+3.0+2.2 to +3.99,655
Vauxhall Movano41.138.1+3.0−0.7 to +6.7703
Volkswagen Tiguan20.817.7+3.0+2.3 to +3.713,890
Rover 2545.042.0+3.0−1.4 to +7.4500
Nissan Navara35.732.7+3.0+1.8 to +4.26,008
SEAT Tarraco17.514.5+3.0−1.7 to +7.7251 (rough estimate)
Nissan Micra39.636.6+3.0+2.2 to +3.814,707
Kia Ceed34.631.7+3.0+2.1 to +3.910,175
Vauxhall Insignia32.729.7+3.0+2.2 to +3.814,065
Kia Sportage25.422.4+3.0+2.4 to +3.620,289
Toyota Land Cruiser34.331.3+3.0+0.8 to +5.11,895
Vauxhall Vivaro46.043.0+3.0+2.3 to +3.720,249
Land Rover Defender35.932.9+2.9+2.1 to +3.812,734
Daihatsu Charade44.341.4+2.9−6.6 to +12.4106 (rough estimate)
Porsche Cayenne19.616.7+2.9+0.4 to +5.5938
Peugeot 10818.315.4+2.9+1.7 to +4.14,148
Audi A718.115.2+2.9−0.2 to +6.0590
Suzuki Wagon R47.044.1+2.9+0.1 to +5.71,246
Suzuki Baleno22.920.0+2.9−1.0 to +6.7455 (rough estimate)
Nissan Elgrand34.731.8+2.8+0.5 to +5.21,656
Volkswagen Caddy33.530.7+2.8+2.1 to +3.614,742
MINI Hatch30.027.1+2.8+2.3 to +3.331,787
Fiat 50032.629.8+2.8+2.2 to +3.422,743
Fiat Ducato29.827.0+2.8+1.9 to +3.79,569
Peugeot 500836.333.5+2.8+0.3 to +5.21,495
Hyundai Terracan46.443.6+2.8−1.5 to +7.0556
Jaguar F-Type11.79.0+2.7−0.3 to +5.8443 (rough estimate)
Suzuki SX431.528.7+2.7+1.2 to +4.33,522
Skoda Roomster33.630.9+2.7+0.6 to +4.91,935
Volkswagen up!20.117.3+2.7+1.9 to +3.59,973
Toyota GT8616.313.6+2.7−0.7 to +6.2447 (rough estimate)
MINI Paceman16.914.2+2.7−0.4 to +5.9556
Mitsubishi Lancer36.834.1+2.7−0.3 to +5.71,003
Peugeot Expert40.437.7+2.7+1.2 to +4.24,258
Nissan Kubistar55.052.3+2.7−3.9 to +9.3222 (rough estimate)
Renault Grand Scenic50.047.3+2.7+0.8 to +4.62,686
Peugeot 80757.554.8+2.7−5.7 to +11.1134 (rough estimate)
BMW i314.311.6+2.7−0.4 to +5.8490 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz SLK28.425.7+2.7+1.2 to +4.23,614
Vauxhall Meriva39.436.7+2.7+1.7 to +3.78,890
Suzuki Vitara16.914.3+2.7+1.5 to +3.84,268
Seat Leon26.724.1+2.6+1.9 to +3.414,131
Hyundai i4028.325.6+2.6+0.3 to +5.01,479
Volvo C7042.640.0+2.6−0.9 to +6.1791
Renault Kadjar20.818.3+2.6+1.5 to +3.66,214
Citroen C130.327.7+2.5+1.9 to +3.218,582
Peugeot 30836.033.5+2.5+1.6 to +3.411,089
Audi A817.915.3+2.5−1.5 to +6.5353 (rough estimate)
Honda Jazz27.825.2+2.5+1.8 to +3.314,387
DS 340.838.3+2.5+1.7 to +3.313,733
Seat Ibiza35.332.8+2.5+1.8 to +3.217,216
Fiat Fiorino41.038.6+2.5−0.4 to +5.41,111
Ford Focus35.432.9+2.5+2.1 to +2.964,674
Citroen Nemo42.439.9+2.5+0.0 to +4.91,618
Nissan Qashqai31.128.7+2.5+1.9 to +3.028,347
Peugeot 40748.546.0+2.5−0.3 to +5.31,237
Dacia Logan28.826.4+2.4+0.6 to +4.32,389
Peugeot 300830.528.1+2.4+1.4 to +3.57,418
Jeep Patriot53.250.8+2.4−5.5 to +10.3156 (rough estimate)
Lexus LS24.922.5+2.4−4.2 to +8.9169 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Mokka23.721.4+2.3+1.6 to +3.112,414
Renault Megane48.746.4+2.3+1.5 to +3.115,501
Volvo V7039.937.6+2.3+0.8 to +3.84,273
Mazda 231.929.5+2.3+1.4 to +3.210,808
Abarth 50033.731.4+2.3−3.2 to +7.8285 (rough estimate)
Kia Picanto31.329.0+2.3+1.6 to +3.018,866
Mazda 632.530.2+2.3+0.9 to +3.74,263
Fiat Panda36.534.3+2.3+1.4 to +3.210,914
Mitsubishi Shogun35.933.7+2.2+0.8 to +3.74,282
Volkswagen Touareg26.123.9+2.2+0.6 to +3.82,824
BMW X526.524.3+2.2+0.9 to +3.54,276
Volvo XC9031.829.6+2.2+0.6 to +3.73,516
Dacia Sandero29.927.7+2.2+1.5 to +2.820,577
Jaguar I-Pace10.38.1+2.2−2.3 to +6.7175 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz GLA14.612.4+2.1+1.0 to +3.33,909
Ford Transit38.836.7+2.1+1.6 to +2.730,140
Ford Mustang17.815.7+2.1−1.5 to +5.6450 (rough estimate)
Nissan Note35.633.5+2.1+1.0 to +3.18,211
Peugeot 20826.324.3+2.1+1.3 to +2.813,397
Toyota MR237.635.6+2.1−1.2 to +5.3890
Ford Ranger31.829.7+2.0+1.1 to +3.08,858
Ford Kuga21.819.7+2.0+1.5 to +2.621,278
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque18.016.0+2.0+1.2 to +2.88,353
Volkswagen Amarok23.021.0+2.0−0.2 to +4.21,386
Porsche Panamera14.312.3+2.0−3.8 to +7.8140 (rough estimate)
Peugeot Bipper41.539.6+1.9−0.0 to +3.92,513
BMW Z336.234.3+1.9−1.0 to +4.91,028
Kia XCeed14.212.3+1.9−1.5 to +5.3415 (rough estimate)
Hyundai i2026.925.0+1.9+1.0 to +2.88,754
Hyundai Tucson19.617.8+1.9+1.0 to +2.87,654
Honda CR-V28.226.3+1.9+1.1 to +2.712,354
Vauxhall Combo44.642.7+1.9+0.9 to +2.99,017
SEAT Exeo33.131.3+1.9−1.7 to +5.4682
Seat Mii21.519.7+1.9+0.2 to +3.52,363
Hyundai Coupe50.248.4+1.8−2.1 to +5.8637
Mitsubishi Eclipse14.012.2+1.8−0.5 to +4.2857
Renault Scenic46.844.9+1.8+0.6 to +3.15,949
Subaru XV18.216.3+1.8−3.0 to +6.7242 (rough estimate)
Ford B-MAX25.623.8+1.8+0.4 to +3.33,331
Suzuki Ignis26.825.0+1.8+0.0 to +3.62,394
Saab 9-341.039.2+1.8+0.2 to +3.43,618
Infiniti Q3013.712.0+1.8−4.1 to +7.7131 (rough estimate)
Skoda Superb22.520.7+1.8+0.3 to +3.23,196
Renault Laguna49.547.7+1.7−0.6 to +4.11,723
Jaguar E-Pace13.311.6+1.7−0.3 to +3.71,117
Jeep Wrangler29.928.2+1.7−2.8 to +6.3391 (rough estimate)
Hyundai i1026.524.8+1.7+1.0 to +2.415,953
Lexus CT16.815.1+1.7−2.4 to +5.8316 (rough estimate)
Jaguar XE19.417.8+1.7+0.1 to +3.22,519
Citroen C439.437.8+1.7+0.8 to +2.513,536
Honda Civic35.734.1+1.6+0.9 to +2.317,425
Toyota Avensis35.433.8+1.6+0.3 to +2.95,270
Peugeot 30647.746.1+1.6−2.1 to +5.2730
Vauxhall Antara41.339.7+1.6−0.9 to +4.11,527
Mazda RX-835.033.5+1.6−5.5 to +8.6177 (rough estimate)
Hyundai i80038.336.8+1.5−2.1 to +5.1712
Jaguar F-Pace15.714.2+1.5−0.3 to +3.21,670
BMW Z425.724.2+1.5−0.4 to +3.32,165
Chrysler Ypsilon36.434.9+1.5−4.1 to +7.0294 (rough estimate)
Ford Tourneo Custom19.117.7+1.5−3.0 to +5.9303 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi L20034.833.3+1.4+0.6 to +2.312,916
Skoda Fabia30.729.2+1.4+0.8 to +2.118,426
Renault Zoe24.723.3+1.4−2.0 to +4.9607
Isuzu TF43.542.1+1.4−2.8 to +5.6558
Chevrolet Spark44.943.5+1.4−0.8 to +3.61,957
Volvo C3040.539.1+1.4−0.5 to +3.32,553
Mercedes-Benz SL18.417.1+1.4−1.3 to +4.1786
Hyundai i3033.532.1+1.4+0.4 to +2.48,710
Toyota Hilux33.432.0+1.4+0.3 to +2.57,334
Citroen Berlingo42.441.1+1.3+0.6 to +2.117,489
Mercedes-Benz A-Class22.721.4+1.3+0.7 to +1.916,926
Volkswagen T-Roc10.28.9+1.3+0.1 to +2.42,801
Toyota Starlet36.935.7+1.3−4.0 to +6.5325 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen ID.310.79.5+1.2−3.7 to +6.2149 (rough estimate)
Mazda 332.331.0+1.2+0.1 to +2.37,016
Mercedes-Benz CLA19.017.7+1.2−0.3 to +2.72,683
SsangYong Korando31.129.9+1.2−0.9 to +3.31,938
Skoda Yeti19.518.3+1.2+0.3 to +2.26,884
Kia Soul28.627.4+1.2−0.6 to +2.92,541
Toyota Celica41.940.7+1.2−2.1 to +4.4907
Fiat Scudo51.049.8+1.2−1.1 to +3.41,883
Mercedes-Benz B-Class27.025.8+1.2−0.3 to +2.63,598
Ford Tourneo Connect21.620.4+1.1−1.6 to +3.9863
Ford EcoSport19.818.7+1.1+0.1 to +2.16,519
Suzuki Swift30.028.9+1.1+0.3 to +1.912,624
Great Wall Steed40.339.2+1.1−4.6 to +6.8298 (rough estimate)
Alfa Romeo Giulia16.014.9+1.1−5.4 to +7.5125 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 10647.946.8+1.1−2.6 to +4.7741
Nissan 350Z28.327.3+1.0−3.6 to +5.6371 (rough estimate)
BMW M211.210.2+1.0−4.0 to +6.0152 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Viva14.613.6+1.0−0.0 to +2.04,622
Bentley Continental10.59.5+1.0−1.8 to +3.8456 (rough estimate)
SsangYong Rexton38.938.0+1.0−2.1 to +4.11,004
Citroen C4 Cactus23.122.2+0.9−1.0 to +2.91,801
Volvo S6031.530.6+0.9−1.0 to +2.92,162
Mitsubishi ASX20.920.0+0.9−0.3 to +2.14,604
Ford C-MAX29.128.2+0.9−0.1 to +2.07,431
Citroen C4 Picasso21.520.6+0.9−2.4 to +4.2605
Ford Transit Custom21.921.0+0.9−0.3 to +2.24,374
Chevrolet Captiva47.646.7+0.9−3.6 to +5.4485 (rough estimate)
Kia Optima20.019.1+0.9−1.9 to +3.7814
Hyundai Veloster34.033.1+0.9−6.7 to +8.5150 (rough estimate)
BMW X618.117.2+0.9−2.0 to +3.7713
Citroen C1551.550.7+0.9−7.7 to +9.5132 (rough estimate)
Porsche Macan9.08.2+0.8−1.6 to +3.3531
MINI Roadster18.417.6+0.8−6.3 to +8.0114 (rough estimate)
Land Rover Range Rover Velar16.115.2+0.8−1.9 to +3.6709
Tesla Model 316.716.0+0.8−2.5 to +4.1496 (rough estimate)
Peugeot Partner37.536.7+0.7−0.1 to +1.514,268
Renault Captur20.219.5+0.7+0.1 to +1.316,509
Mercedes-Benz GLC12.111.4+0.7−0.5 to +1.92,940
Porsche 91113.913.2+0.7−1.3 to +2.71,156
Citroen 2CV31.731.0+0.7−7.6 to +8.9123 (rough estimate)
Ford Tourneo24.323.6+0.7−1.7 to +3.01,313
Smart Forfour25.524.8+0.7−1.9 to +3.31,087
Hyundai Ioniq12.812.2+0.6−2.2 to +3.5539
Peugeot 200822.521.9+0.6−0.4 to +1.76,342
Ford Edge14.213.6+0.6−2.5 to +3.8465 (rough estimate)
Toyota RAV427.126.5+0.6−0.3 to +1.59,282
Vauxhall Agila35.735.1+0.6−0.7 to +1.95,149
Suzuki Alto32.532.0+0.6−0.5 to +1.68,043
Citroen DS439.238.7+0.5−2.1 to +3.11,380
Citroen C336.335.8+0.5−0.2 to +1.219,836
Suzuki Celerio13.613.1+0.5−0.6 to +1.64,147
Vauxhall Crossland13.913.4+0.4−1.1 to +2.02,044
Mercedes-Benz GLE11.711.3+0.4−1.5 to +2.41,059
Skoda Citigo17.817.4+0.4−0.8 to +1.63,851
Suzuki Splash32.332.0+0.3−1.6 to +2.22,384
Vauxhall Corsavan46.946.6+0.3−3.4 to +3.9740
Skoda Rapid21.521.3+0.2−2.0 to +2.41,351
Citroen DS533.833.6+0.2−5.2 to +5.6299 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Colt43.042.9+0.2−1.6 to +1.92,979
Hyundai ix2024.724.6+0.1−1.7 to +1.92,140
Kia Niro11.611.5+0.1−1.7 to +1.81,228
Citroen C535.535.5+0.0−2.1 to +2.21,917
Toyota Auris24.624.6−0.0−1.0 to +0.97,871
SsangYong Rodius37.737.7−0.0−4.5 to +4.5451 (rough estimate)
Porsche Cayman11.411.5−0.1−3.1 to +3.0420 (rough estimate)
MINI Clubman15.515.6−0.1−2.2 to +2.01,137
Hyundai ix3529.329.5−0.2−1.4 to +1.15,288
Vauxhall Cascada21.621.8−0.2−6.3 to +5.9176 (rough estimate)
Honda CR-Z20.720.9−0.2−5.3 to +4.9242 (rough estimate)
Volvo XC7029.529.8−0.3−2.4 to +1.81,794
Mercedes-Benz SLC11.211.5−0.3−3.3 to +2.7429 (rough estimate)
Skoda Scala10.611.0−0.3−5.5 to +4.8141 (rough estimate)
Honda S200020.220.5−0.3−5.5 to +4.8233 (rough estimate)
MG ZT40.540.9−0.5−6.4 to +5.5267 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross11.812.3−0.5−6.8 to +5.8102 (rough estimate)
Volvo V5043.143.6−0.5−2.1 to +1.13,815
Mitsubishi Pajero35.536.0−0.5−5.5 to +4.4372 (rough estimate)
Alfa Romeo Brera36.637.1−0.5−9.5 to +8.4112 (rough estimate)
Citroen C3 Aircross12.112.6−0.6−2.0 to +0.82,099
Nissan Pathfinder45.846.4−0.6−4.7 to +3.5585
MG MGF36.437.1−0.6−4.9 to +3.7486 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen CC22.823.5−0.7−3.6 to +2.2811
Mazda CX-740.040.7−0.7−10.1 to +8.7105 (rough estimate)
Volvo V4024.725.5−0.7−1.7 to +0.28,300
Seat Arona12.413.2−0.8−2.1 to +0.62,273
BMW X320.321.1−0.8−2.0 to +0.34,863
Rover 7543.944.8−0.8−4.0 to +2.3974
Toyota Aygo22.523.4−0.9−1.4 to −0.424,435
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter27.428.3−0.9−2.6 to +0.82,730
BMW 8 Series17.118.1−1.0−8.0 to +6.0111 (rough estimate)
Land Rover Discovery Sport16.117.1−1.0−2.1 to +0.14,383
Seat Ateca10.011.1−1.1−2.3 to +0.12,364
Toyota Proace29.630.8−1.1−5.3 to +3.1462 (rough estimate)
MINI Countryman14.215.3−1.1−2.2 to −0.04,176
Toyota Yaris28.129.2−1.1−1.6 to −0.633,119
BMW X413.214.3−1.2−3.7 to +1.4661
BMW M411.612.7−1.2−4.0 to +1.7485 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen California15.516.7−1.2−4.4 to +1.9516
Toyota Verso24.525.7−1.2−3.5 to +1.01,450
DS DS423.524.8−1.3−4.5 to +2.0663
Mazda CX-310.511.8−1.3−2.9 to +0.41,319
Hyundai Santa Fe32.733.9−1.3−2.8 to +0.33,490
BMW 4 Series13.114.4−1.4−2.3 to −0.44,722
Toyota C-HR11.312.6−1.4−2.5 to −0.33,215
Mitsubishi Carisma50.051.4−1.4−9.2 to +6.4160 (rough estimate)
Chrysler 30032.333.7−1.4−9.7 to +6.8124 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 20533.935.7−1.8−6.6 to +3.0384 (rough estimate)
Citroen C-Crosser40.342.2−1.8−8.9 to +5.3186 (rough estimate)
Nissan Figaro38.140.0−1.9−10.4 to +6.6126 (rough estimate)
Lexus NX6.68.5−1.9−4.8 to +1.0274 (rough estimate)
Austin Mini29.331.2−1.9−7.9 to +4.1222 (rough estimate)
Citroen C4 Grand Picasso22.424.4−2.0−4.5 to +0.61,037
Volvo XC6017.219.2−2.0−2.9 to −1.17,344
BMW X114.416.4−2.0−3.0 to −1.05,177
BMW 6 Series19.121.1−2.0−4.4 to +0.41,026
Mazda CX-514.616.6−2.0−3.3 to −0.72,869
Volvo V6019.321.3−2.1−3.6 to −0.62,690
Mazda CX-305.57.6−2.1−5.3 to +1.0200 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Kona8.911.4−2.5−4.1 to −0.81,135
Mercedes-Benz Citan32.234.7−2.5−5.6 to +0.6873
Seat Altea37.940.4−2.5−4.4 to −0.62,582
Skoda Kamiq7.810.4−2.5−5.6 to +0.5306 (rough estimate)
Porsche 94425.027.6−2.6−10.5 to +5.3116 (rough estimate)
Ford Sierra14.116.7−2.6−8.4 to +3.1142 (rough estimate)
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso46.849.4−2.7−7.0 to +1.7511
Vauxhall Nova20.723.4−2.8−10.1 to +4.5121 (rough estimate)
Skoda Karoq6.99.8−2.9−4.2 to −1.71,621
Lotus Elise12.916.0−3.1−8.4 to +2.2155 (rough estimate)
Volvo S908.711.9−3.2−6.5 to +0.1287 (rough estimate)
Skoda Kodiaq6.910.3−3.5−5.0 to −1.91,018
Morgan Plus 410.314.1−3.8−9.6 to +2.0107 (rough estimate)
Smart City-Coupe38.041.9−4.0−8.9 to +1.0374 (rough estimate)
Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow13.517.5−4.0−10.6 to +2.6104 (rough estimate)
Citroen C3 Picasso20.024.1−4.0−7.4 to −0.7564
Volvo XC405.79.9−4.2−5.2 to −3.22,205
MGB17.822.1−4.3−9.2 to +0.6236 (rough estimate)
Volvo V909.914.2−4.3−6.7 to −1.9596
BMW X210.915.2−4.3−7.0 to −1.7540
Fiat Multipla47.552.1−4.7−13.1 to +3.7137 (rough estimate)
Rover Mini28.133.0−4.9−8.5 to −1.2583
Nissan e-NV20020.025.1−5.1−11.9 to +1.7135 (rough estimate)
Morgan 4/410.816.0−5.2−11.0 to +0.6111 (rough estimate)
Citroen Spacetourer16.922.3−5.4−9.9 to −0.8266 (rough estimate)
Aston Martin V85.110.6−5.5−9.5 to −1.5117 (rough estimate)
Mazda Bongo40.045.6−5.6−8.5 to −2.81,175
BMW M58.414.8−6.4−11.4 to −1.4119 (rough estimate)
Renault Espace42.448.8−6.4−13.4 to +0.7191 (rough estimate)
Land Rover 8827.333.8−6.6−12.1 to −1.0253 (rough estimate)
Morris Minor19.926.4−6.6−13.0 to −0.2151 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz X-Class13.019.9−6.9−13.3 to −0.5108 (rough estimate)
DS DS514.621.6−7.0−12.9 to −1.0137 (rough estimate)
Hyundai iLoad29.137.7−8.6−16.6 to −0.5127 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 400735.544.1−8.6−16.6 to −0.6138 (rough estimate)
Ford Escort17.828.0−10.2−12.2 to −8.21,393
Nissan Cube22.032.4−10.4−15.7 to −5.1241 (rough estimate)
Fiat Sedici37.948.4−10.6−16.6 to −4.5251 (rough estimate)
Toyota Vellfire3.015.7−12.6−15.7 to −9.5131 (rough estimate)

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,326,313 (initial tests in SA) · 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