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Which cars fail their MOT most in Taunton (TA)?

In the Taunton (TA) postcode area, 485 models had 100 or more initial MOT tests (first attempts) in 2019–2024 (1,179,033 tests). The Mitsubishi Pajero fails most above its own rate elsewhere in Britain: 55.5% here against 35.7% (+19.7 points, 95% interval +13.4 to +26.1; a rough estimate from 238 tests here). The Renault Grand Modus does best against its own rate (−8.6 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 Taunton (TA)

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.

Taunton (TA): 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
Mitsubishi Pajero55.535.7+19.7+13.4 to +26.1238 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Terracan61.043.6+17.4+8.7 to +26.1123 (rough estimate)
Renault Koleos46.730.1+16.6+8.7 to +24.6152 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz V-Class34.017.9+16.1+8.6 to +23.6153 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Omega52.336.3+16.0+6.6 to +25.5109 (rough estimate)
SEAT Toledo46.530.6+16.0+8.6 to +23.4174 (rough estimate)
Citroen C-Crosser57.142.0+15.2+6.9 to +23.4140 (rough estimate)
Honda FR-V58.443.5+15.0+8.9 to +21.0255 (rough estimate)
Chrysler Grand Cherokee58.544.0+14.5+8.2 to +20.8236 (rough estimate)
Nissan Pickup60.245.8+14.4+7.8 to +21.0216 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 80768.954.6+14.3+7.1 to +21.5161 (rough estimate)
Toyota Previa60.145.9+14.2+7.1 to +21.3183 (rough estimate)
Seat Alhambra41.927.8+14.2+10.5 to +17.8720
Morgan 4/430.015.9+14.1+5.1 to +23.1100 (rough estimate)
Isuzu Trooper54.640.6+14.1+8.6 to +19.5324 (rough estimate)
Jeep Cherokee46.932.9+14.0+10.4 to +17.6747
Iveco Daily48.735.1+13.7+6.7 to +20.6199 (rough estimate)
Nissan Terrano59.747.0+12.7+6.8 to +18.5273 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz Viano46.234.2+12.0+4.8 to +19.2186 (rough estimate)
Talbot Express59.847.8+12.0+6.9 to +17.0366 (rough estimate)
Jeep Grand Cherokee46.034.2+11.8+3.8 to +19.9150 (rough estimate)
Jeep Grand Cherokee38.026.2+11.8+7.7 to +15.9545
Mazda RX-845.233.4+11.8+2.7 to +20.9115 (rough estimate)
Nissan Elgrand43.631.8+11.8+7.0 to +16.5420 (rough estimate)
Renault Grand Espace59.748.2+11.5+2.6 to +20.3119 (rough estimate)
Jeep Patriot62.150.7+11.4+2.8 to +20.0124 (rough estimate)
Toyota Land Cruiser42.531.3+11.3+8.7 to +13.91,396
Chrysler 300C48.337.4+10.9+3.4 to +18.4172 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Jetta44.934.0+10.9+6.5 to +15.2510
Land Rover Defender43.432.8+10.5+9.6 to +11.510,213
Seat Leon34.424.1+10.4+9.0 to +11.74,736
Land Rover 8843.833.6+10.2+3.8 to +16.6233 (rough estimate)
Daihatsu Hijet56.346.1+10.2+0.9 to +19.4112 (rough estimate)
Renault Grand Scenic57.347.2+10.1+7.1 to +13.01,068
Ford Escort37.827.7+10.0+6.4 to +13.6694
Rover 7554.644.7+10.0+6.4 to +13.6752
Chrysler PT58.348.4+9.9+2.1 to +17.7156 (rough estimate)
Mazda B250053.343.4+9.8+2.2 to +17.4169 (rough estimate)
Jeep Wrangler37.928.2+9.7+2.0 to +17.4153 (rough estimate)
Lexus IS33.523.9+9.6+6.4 to +12.8823
Saab 9-547.838.3+9.5+6.1 to +13.0811
Mitsubishi Carisma60.851.3+9.5+0.2 to +18.8107 (rough estimate)
Isuzu TF51.642.1+9.5+0.8 to +18.2128 (rough estimate)
Land Rover Discovery38.228.8+9.4+8.5 to +10.311,437
Mitsubishi L20042.433.2+9.2+8.0 to +10.46,549
Ford Galaxy47.338.3+9.0+7.2 to +10.82,925
Toyota Celica49.640.7+9.0+4.9 to +13.1576
Alfa Romeo GT53.844.8+8.9+1.2 to +16.7160 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Delica52.143.2+8.9−0.2 to +17.9119 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 20544.335.5+8.8+4.0 to +13.6411 (rough estimate)
Toyota Alphard35.126.3+8.8+1.6 to +16.0168 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz S-Class26.918.1+8.8+4.6 to +12.9439 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Matrix55.546.8+8.8+3.3 to +14.2326 (rough estimate)
Kia Niro20.211.5+8.7+5.2 to +12.1516
Hyundai Coupe57.048.4+8.6+3.3 to +13.9337 (rough estimate)
Daewoo Matiz64.255.6+8.6+1.9 to +15.3201 (rough estimate)
Volvo XC9038.129.6+8.5+6.5 to +10.52,256
Land Rover Range Rover31.923.4+8.5+7.0 to +10.03,802
Nissan Pathfinder54.846.3+8.4+3.8 to +13.1440 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Sharan37.028.6+8.4+4.9 to +11.8747
Mitsubishi Shogun41.933.6+8.3+6.3 to +10.32,354
Alfa Romeo 15951.943.6+8.3+1.6 to +15.0214 (rough estimate)
Alfa Romeo 14755.247.1+8.1+1.2 to +15.1201 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Touran42.334.2+8.1+6.6 to +9.73,816
Mercedes-Benz Vito42.334.2+8.1+6.1 to +10.12,409
Citroen 2CV39.031.0+8.1+0.6 to +15.6164 (rough estimate)
Seat Ibiza40.832.8+8.0+6.7 to +9.35,585
Ford S-MAX42.134.3+7.9+6.1 to +9.63,179
Mitsubishi Shogun Sport51.944.1+7.8+3.8 to +11.8603
Volvo S4050.642.9+7.8+4.4 to +11.1871
Audi S328.520.7+7.7+0.7 to +14.8158 (rough estimate)
Volvo C7047.740.0+7.7+2.9 to +12.6415 (rough estimate)
Nissan X-Trail37.429.7+7.7+6.4 to +9.05,376
BMW X532.024.3+7.7+5.9 to +9.52,511
Toyota Starlet43.335.6+7.7+1.8 to +13.6275 (rough estimate)
Rover 21645.037.4+7.6−0.7 to +16.0140 (rough estimate)
Volvo S6038.230.5+7.6+3.8 to +11.4634
Seat Altea47.940.3+7.6+4.4 to +10.8935
Mazda Bongo53.045.4+7.6+4.1 to +11.0817
Peugeot 40753.646.0+7.5+4.2 to +10.9857
Vauxhall Vivaro50.643.0+7.5+6.5 to +8.68,909
Mercedes-Benz CLS32.525.0+7.5+3.7 to +11.2600
Ford Ranger37.029.7+7.4+6.0 to +8.74,985
Volkswagen Passat38.030.8+7.2+6.2 to +8.19,837
Jaguar I-Pace15.28.1+7.1+1.1 to +13.1138 (rough estimate)
Lexus RX27.220.1+7.1+3.1 to +11.1471 (rough estimate)
Toyota Hilux39.032.0+7.1+5.6 to +8.54,456
Toyota RAV433.526.4+7.1+6.0 to +8.27,045
Ford Mondeo41.834.8+7.1+6.1 to +8.011,428
Chrysler Jeep Cherokee47.840.8+7.0+0.4 to +13.6224 (rough estimate)
BMW 5 Series29.722.8+6.9+5.7 to +8.15,648
Volvo V7044.437.5+6.9+4.9 to +8.92,420
Citroen C861.855.0+6.9−1.1 to +14.8144 (rough estimate)
Volvo V9021.014.1+6.8+2.4 to +11.3329 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Beetle47.740.9+6.8+4.8 to +8.92,335
Renault Trafic48.942.1+6.8+5.5 to +8.25,484
BMW 6 Series27.921.1+6.8+2.9 to +10.7516
Saab 9-346.039.2+6.8+5.1 to +8.53,234
Jaguar XJS30.323.5+6.8−0.4 to +14.1155 (rough estimate)
Honda Accord46.439.6+6.8+4.3 to +9.31,537
Daihatsu Fourtrak48.141.4+6.7−0.5 to +13.9187 (rough estimate)
Audi A332.525.8+6.7+5.9 to +7.415,701
Peugeot 30652.646.0+6.6+3.3 to +9.9893
Saab 90045.438.7+6.6−0.4 to +13.7194 (rough estimate)
SsangYong Rexton44.538.0+6.5−1.5 to +14.6146 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Corsavan53.146.6+6.5+1.7 to +11.3420 (rough estimate)
BMW 3 Series32.826.2+6.5+5.8 to +7.217,822
Toyota Avensis40.333.8+6.5+4.5 to +8.52,318
Toyota Prius28.321.9+6.4+3.4 to +9.4877
Audi A434.127.7+6.4+5.5 to +7.311,441
Chrysler Jeep Grand47.340.9+6.4+0.8 to +11.9315 (rough estimate)
Fiat Seicento54.548.2+6.4−2.2 to +14.9132 (rough estimate)
Jaguar XJ31.224.9+6.3+3.6 to +9.11,067
Suzuki Ignis31.224.9+6.3+3.5 to +9.11,066
Subaru Impreza34.328.0+6.3+3.5 to +9.11,089
Vauxhall Zafira45.038.8+6.3+5.3 to +7.210,601
Land Rover Range Rover Sport27.421.1+6.3+4.9 to +7.64,404
Honda CR-V32.526.3+6.2+5.3 to +7.28,808
Nissan Primera52.546.3+6.2+0.7 to +11.8316 (rough estimate)
Citroen C541.635.4+6.2+3.1 to +9.3971
BMW 7 Series26.120.0+6.2+1.9 to +10.4413 (rough estimate)
Alfa Romeo Spider38.232.0+6.1−0.3 to +12.6220 (rough estimate)
Audi A627.521.4+6.1+4.8 to +7.44,266
Chevrolet Aveo55.549.5+6.0+0.0 to +12.1263 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Arteon19.013.0+6.0−1.7 to +13.7100 (rough estimate)
Volvo XC7035.729.7+6.0+3.4 to +8.61,285
Honda CR-Z26.920.8+6.0−2.4 to +14.4108 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Scirocco34.228.2+6.0+3.7 to +8.31,671
Mercedes-Benz E-Class27.521.5+5.9+4.8 to +7.15,537
Volkswagen Golf34.328.4+5.9+5.5 to +6.437,019
Honda Civic40.034.1+5.9+5.0 to +6.811,345
Vauxhall Vectra54.348.4+5.9+4.0 to +7.82,583
Subaru Legacy43.337.4+5.8+1.5 to +10.1511
Chevrolet Captiva52.546.7+5.8−0.5 to +12.1240 (rough estimate)
Honda S200026.220.5+5.8−0.0 to +11.6221 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Signum52.947.1+5.8−3.1 to +14.6123 (rough estimate)
Volvo 24043.938.1+5.8−2.8 to +14.4130 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Bora50.044.3+5.7+1.4 to +10.1508
Toyota Corolla39.133.4+5.7+4.0 to +7.43,054
Smart City-Coupe47.541.8+5.7+0.8 to +10.6406 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Transporter38.432.8+5.7+5.0 to +6.320,809
Audi TT30.625.0+5.7+4.2 to +7.14,089
Audi Q723.417.9+5.5+3.0 to +8.11,058
MINI Hatch32.627.1+5.4+4.8 to +6.121,816
Mitsubishi Lancer39.534.1+5.4+1.4 to +9.4577
Hyundai Santa Fe39.333.9+5.4+2.9 to +7.91,428
Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin53.247.8+5.4−0.5 to +11.3282 (rough estimate)
Renault Zoe28.623.3+5.3−0.5 to +11.1234 (rough estimate)
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso54.749.4+5.3−1.1 to +11.7234 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Combo48.042.7+5.3+3.6 to +6.93,549
Rover Mini38.232.9+5.3+1.4 to +9.1605
Ford Transit Connect42.637.4+5.2+4.0 to +6.46,749
Mercedes-Benz CLC48.643.4+5.2−2.2 to +12.6177 (rough estimate)
Renault Espace53.948.7+5.2−3.0 to +13.4143 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Grandis53.248.1+5.1−4.3 to +14.5109 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Carry49.944.8+5.1+0.6 to +9.6475 (rough estimate)
Ford Focus38.032.9+5.1+4.6 to +5.641,201
Chevrolet Kalos58.153.0+5.1−1.7 to +11.9203 (rough estimate)
TVR Tuscan17.412.4+5.1−2.1 to +12.2109 (rough estimate)
Bentley Continental14.69.5+5.1−0.0 to +10.1185 (rough estimate)
Ford Mustang20.715.7+5.0+0.5 to +9.6309 (rough estimate)
Renault Clio48.943.9+5.0+4.1 to +5.911,799
Abarth 50036.331.4+5.0−0.8 to +10.8267 (rough estimate)
Renault Master38.933.9+4.9+1.7 to +8.2854
Mercedes-Benz CLK43.338.4+4.9+1.9 to +8.01,006
Volkswagen Polo38.033.1+4.9+4.3 to +5.522,708
Daihatsu Charade46.241.3+4.9−1.2 to +11.0264 (rough estimate)
Jaguar XF28.023.2+4.8+3.4 to +6.33,694
Renault Scenic49.744.9+4.8+3.0 to +6.63,048
Toyota MR240.335.6+4.7+0.5 to +9.0516
Ford Sierra21.416.6+4.7−2.7 to +12.2117 (rough estimate)
Toyota Urban Cruiser30.826.1+4.7−2.3 to +11.6169 (rough estimate)
Nissan Kubistar56.952.3+4.6−5.1 to +14.3102 (rough estimate)
Peugeot Expert42.337.7+4.6+2.8 to +6.32,978
Porsche Cayenne21.116.7+4.4+0.6 to +8.3431 (rough estimate)
Volvo XC4014.29.8+4.4+2.1 to +6.7901
Peugeot Rifter22.518.1+4.4−1.9 to +10.7169 (rough estimate)
Ford Tourneo Connect24.820.4+4.4−0.0 to +8.8371 (rough estimate)
Kia Sedona51.346.9+4.4−0.6 to +9.4386 (rough estimate)
Mazda 552.047.7+4.4+0.6 to +8.1690
Chevrolet Matiz52.748.3+4.3+0.6 to +8.1676
Volkswagen Touareg28.223.9+4.3+1.8 to +6.81,261
Volkswagen Caravelle40.035.7+4.3+1.9 to +6.81,563
Kia Optima23.419.1+4.3−1.4 to +10.1209 (rough estimate)
Fiat Scudo54.149.8+4.3+0.4 to +8.2641
Mercedes-Benz M-Class32.728.4+4.3+1.7 to +6.91,283
Tesla Model S20.115.9+4.2−2.1 to +10.6154 (rough estimate)
Skoda Octavia29.124.9+4.2+3.2 to +5.27,666
Volkswagen Lupo45.841.6+4.2−0.1 to +8.4535
Land Rover Range Rover Velar19.415.2+4.1+0.3 to +8.0403 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Eos37.433.2+4.1+0.6 to +7.7712
Nissan Primastar57.453.3+4.1+0.8 to +7.4868
Ford Grand C-MAX32.528.4+4.1+1.3 to +6.91,093
Mitsubishi Outlander25.421.4+4.0+2.4 to +5.72,798
Audi A819.315.3+4.0+0.0 to +8.0378 (rough estimate)
Renault Megane50.346.4+4.0+2.5 to +5.54,354
Austin Mini35.131.2+3.9−2.6 to +10.5208 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 20654.050.1+3.9+2.7 to +5.16,951
Lotus Elise19.916.0+3.9−2.2 to +10.0166 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 30756.252.4+3.9+2.3 to +5.44,126
Ford Tourneo Custom21.517.7+3.8−4.0 to +11.6107 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter32.128.3+3.8+0.7 to +6.9901
Jaguar F-Pace18.014.2+3.8+1.4 to +6.2995
Jaguar XK27.123.3+3.8+1.0 to +6.6950
Citroen Nemo43.739.9+3.8+0.0 to +7.5677
BMW M320.516.7+3.8+0.1 to +7.5459 (rough estimate)
Volvo V4029.225.4+3.7+2.1 to +5.33,090
Ford Puma18.614.9+3.7+0.4 to +7.1521
Land Rover Discovery Sport20.817.1+3.7+2.4 to +5.03,758
Skoda Superb24.420.7+3.7+1.7 to +5.61,832
Vauxhall Astra38.935.3+3.6+3.0 to +4.225,318
BMW 1 Series27.223.7+3.5+2.8 to +4.312,975
Honda HR-V18.014.4+3.5+1.1 to +5.9996
Fiat Punto48.545.1+3.5+1.5 to +5.52,415
Hyundai Ioniq15.612.1+3.4−0.9 to +7.8263 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 500836.933.5+3.4+0.4 to +6.5976
Kia Sorento35.632.2+3.4+1.0 to +5.81,498
Porsche Cayman14.911.5+3.4−0.8 to +7.6276 (rough estimate)
Isuzu D-Max30.026.6+3.4+1.4 to +5.32,099
Peugeot 40649.946.5+3.4−0.8 to +7.5575
Ford Capri23.920.5+3.4−4.7 to +11.4109 (rough estimate)
Kia Sportage25.722.5+3.3+2.2 to +4.45,979
Morris Minor29.526.3+3.2−2.6 to +9.1237 (rough estimate)
Volvo V5046.843.6+3.2+1.0 to +5.42,064
Tesla Model 319.115.9+3.2−1.1 to +7.4335 (rough estimate)
Fiat Bravo50.947.8+3.2−2.8 to +9.1275 (rough estimate)
Porsche 91116.313.2+3.1+0.7 to +5.5912
Mercedes-Benz C-Class27.624.5+3.1+2.1 to +4.09,091
Nissan Cube35.232.2+3.1−6.1 to +12.2105 (rough estimate)
Fiat Doblo38.035.0+3.0+0.9 to +5.12,048
Jaguar S-Type40.737.7+3.0−0.9 to +7.0599
Fiat Panda37.334.3+3.0+1.5 to +4.54,019
MGB25.022.0+3.0−2.0 to +7.9296 (rough estimate)
Citroen Relay39.636.6+3.0−0.6 to +6.5745
Toyota Proace33.730.7+3.0−3.9 to +9.9181 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Caddy33.730.7+2.9+1.8 to +4.16,528
Toyota Hiace39.136.1+2.9−0.4 to +6.2837
Citroen Saxo52.649.7+2.9−1.8 to +7.6441 (rough estimate)
Renault Twingo37.034.1+2.9−0.5 to +6.2789
Audi A718.015.3+2.7−1.3 to +6.8350 (rough estimate)
Volvo V6024.021.3+2.7+0.4 to +5.11,282
Suzuki Grand Vitara39.737.0+2.7+0.9 to +4.52,819
Volvo XC6021.919.2+2.7+1.2 to +4.13,137
Ford Transit39.436.7+2.7+1.9 to +3.514,703
Audi A248.045.3+2.7−2.3 to +7.6396 (rough estimate)
Ford Ka36.233.5+2.6+1.5 to +3.77,315
Ford Kuga22.419.7+2.6+1.7 to +3.57,777
Kia Stonic13.010.4+2.6−0.9 to +6.2346 (rough estimate)
Ford Fiesta36.033.4+2.6+2.2 to +3.051,136
Porsche Boxster21.318.7+2.6−0.1 to +5.3915
Nissan Navara35.332.7+2.6+1.1 to +4.13,892
Skoda Fabia31.829.2+2.6+1.6 to +3.59,546
Volkswagen Amarok23.621.0+2.6−0.1 to +5.21,005
Ford C-MAX30.828.2+2.6+1.2 to +3.94,761
Renault Kadjar20.818.3+2.5−0.8 to +5.8576
LDV Maxus49.647.1+2.5−6.1 to +11.1131 (rough estimate)
Rover 2544.542.0+2.5−1.9 to +6.9497 (rough estimate)
MG TF35.332.8+2.5−1.8 to +6.7493 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Corsa39.737.3+2.4+1.8 to +3.024,612
Kia Carens39.036.6+2.4−1.7 to +6.5541
Hyundai Getz48.045.6+2.4−0.9 to +5.7876
Renault Laguna49.947.7+2.2−1.7 to +6.1647
Volkswagen Tiguan19.917.8+2.2+1.2 to +3.26,281
Toyota Verso27.925.7+2.2−1.2 to +5.5711
Peugeot 400746.144.0+2.1−6.6 to +10.8128 (rough estimate)
Hyundai i80039.036.8+2.1−3.6 to +7.8285 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Astravan49.347.2+2.1−1.9 to +6.1607
Kia XCeed14.412.3+2.1−4.5 to +8.6111 (rough estimate)
Jaguar E-Pace13.711.6+2.1−1.0 to +5.1489 (rough estimate)
Land Rover Freelander35.633.5+2.1+1.2 to +2.912,513
Suzuki Baleno22.120.0+2.0−5.2 to +9.2127 (rough estimate)
BMW Z336.334.3+2.0−1.3 to +5.3835
Audi A522.220.3+1.9+0.4 to +3.43,088
Seat Arona15.013.1+1.9−2.1 to +5.9306 (rough estimate)
Abarth 59520.318.4+1.9−2.1 to +5.9389 (rough estimate)
Volvo C3041.039.1+1.9−1.2 to +4.91,001
Hyundai Tucson19.617.8+1.8+0.2 to +3.42,424
Citroen C250.148.3+1.7−1.0 to +4.51,260
Mercedes-Benz SLK27.425.7+1.7−0.1 to +3.62,304
BMW X322.921.1+1.7+0.2 to +3.32,923
MG MGF38.737.0+1.7−2.4 to +5.9537
Great Wall Steed40.939.2+1.7−6.0 to +9.4159 (rough estimate)
Ford Transit Custom22.721.0+1.7−0.2 to +3.51,929
Vauxhall Insignia31.329.7+1.5+0.4 to +2.66,782
Nissan Qashqai30.228.7+1.5+0.8 to +2.216,925
MG ZR42.841.3+1.5−4.8 to +7.9236 (rough estimate)
Kia Ceed33.231.7+1.5−0.0 to +3.03,736
Dacia Duster25.924.4+1.5−0.9 to +3.91,320
Vauxhall Antara41.239.7+1.5−2.1 to +5.1709
MG ZT42.340.9+1.4−5.8 to +8.6182 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz CLA19.217.7+1.4−1.5 to +4.4678
Ford Fusion40.939.5+1.4−0.1 to +2.94,042
Audi A120.919.5+1.4+0.3 to +2.54,953
Hyundai Kona12.711.3+1.4−1.6 to +4.4463 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Crafter31.430.0+1.4−4.4 to +7.1252 (rough estimate)
BMW X216.515.2+1.3−3.9 to +6.5200 (rough estimate)
Alfa Romeo Giulietta29.928.6+1.3−2.2 to +4.7683
TVR Chimaera17.015.7+1.3−3.2 to +5.7277 (rough estimate)
Hyundai i4026.925.6+1.3−2.0 to +4.5721
Kia Rio30.929.6+1.2−0.5 to +2.92,883
Hyundai i3033.332.1+1.2−0.4 to +2.83,474
Jaguar X-Type44.042.8+1.2−1.3 to +3.71,515
BMW 4 Series15.614.4+1.2−0.5 to +2.81,913
Citroen Xsara52.451.3+1.2−0.7 to +3.02,865
Mercedes-Benz A-Class22.521.4+1.1+0.1 to +2.16,400
Citroen Berlingo42.241.1+1.1+0.0 to +2.18,728
Mazda 631.330.2+1.1−0.6 to +2.82,881
Volkswagen LT47.246.1+1.1−5.4 to +7.6231 (rough estimate)
Mazda MX-527.626.6+1.1−0.2 to +2.44,642
SEAT Arosa45.144.0+1.0−5.2 to +7.3244 (rough estimate)
Jaguar F-Type10.09.0+1.0−1.6 to +3.5541
Alfa Romeo 15647.246.2+1.0−8.5 to +10.4108 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz SL18.017.1+1.0−2.1 to +4.1594
Fiat Grande Punto44.143.1+0.9−5.9 to +7.8202 (rough estimate)
Honda Jazz26.225.2+0.9+0.2 to +1.713,303
Vauxhall Meriva37.736.8+0.9−0.6 to +2.43,996
Fiat 50030.729.8+0.9−0.1 to +1.98,860
Ford Edge14.413.6+0.9−3.6 to +5.3236 (rough estimate)
Renault Captur20.419.5+0.8−0.8 to +2.52,214
Toyota Aygo24.223.4+0.8−0.2 to +1.86,919
Skoda Rapid22.021.3+0.8−2.5 to +4.0626
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque16.816.0+0.8−0.3 to +1.84,601
Nissan Almera45.845.1+0.7−1.9 to +3.31,431
Suzuki Swift29.628.9+0.7−0.7 to +2.14,084
Nissan Pixo32.732.0+0.7−4.3 to +5.8330 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Jimny32.431.7+0.7−1.4 to +2.81,897
Skoda Kodiaq11.010.3+0.7−2.0 to +3.4518
MINI Countryman16.015.3+0.7−0.7 to +2.12,647
MINI Paceman14.914.2+0.7−4.2 to +5.5208 (rough estimate)
Toyota Yaris29.929.2+0.7−0.1 to +1.414,192
Audi Q315.114.5+0.7−0.8 to +2.12,430
Suzuki Vitara14.914.3+0.6−0.9 to +2.22,014
Renault Kangoo46.746.1+0.6−1.3 to +2.52,680
Skoda Kamiq10.910.3+0.5−5.5 to +6.6101 (rough estimate)
Volvo 90037.737.2+0.5−7.0 to +8.1159 (rough estimate)
Citroen C4 Cactus22.722.2+0.5−2.9 to +4.0572
Citroen C128.327.8+0.5−0.5 to +1.57,941
Alfa Romeo MiTo36.536.0+0.5−3.2 to +4.2650
Peugeot 100741.340.9+0.4−6.5 to +7.3196 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Grandland13.813.4+0.4−2.6 to +3.4502
Lexus GS21.821.4+0.4−6.4 to +7.2142 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 20748.247.8+0.4−0.6 to +1.311,029
Mitsubishi Colt43.342.9+0.4−1.8 to +2.61,935
Suzuki Celerio13.413.1+0.4−1.8 to +2.5952
Kia Venga24.824.4+0.3−1.9 to +2.61,398
Peugeot 10647.146.9+0.3−3.5 to +4.0694
Volkswagen CC23.723.5+0.3−4.6 to +5.1291 (rough estimate)
Lexus CT15.315.1+0.2−4.1 to +4.6261 (rough estimate)
Skoda Karoq10.09.8+0.2−2.0 to +2.4729
Porsche Macan8.48.2+0.2−3.3 to +3.7238 (rough estimate)
Subaru Forester30.430.3+0.1−1.9 to +2.02,193
Peugeot 300828.228.1+0.1−1.3 to +1.44,498
Suzuki Wagon R44.244.1+0.1−3.6 to +3.7731
Fiat Fiorino38.738.6+0.0−6.2 to +6.2238 (rough estimate)
BMW Z424.324.2+0.0−2.3 to +2.31,361
Fiat Ducato27.127.1+0.0−1.1 to +1.16,185
Vauxhall Movano38.238.2+0.0−6.2 to +6.3233 (rough estimate)
Isuzu Rodeo44.644.6+0.0−4.6 to +4.6448 (rough estimate)
Peugeot Partner36.836.7+0.0−1.1 to +1.17,108
Peugeot 50827.627.6−0.0−3.4 to +3.4671
Hyundai ix3529.529.5−0.0−2.1 to +2.11,806
Subaru XV16.316.4−0.0−3.0 to +2.9613
Daihatsu Terios39.639.6−0.1−3.8 to +3.6685
Volkswagen T-Roc8.89.0−0.1−2.2 to +1.9738
Smart Fortwo27.127.3−0.2−2.1 to +1.62,210
Jeep Renegade18.618.9−0.3−3.7 to +3.2488 (rough estimate)
Audi Q28.58.8−0.3−2.2 to +1.6801
Audi Q515.115.5−0.3−1.8 to +1.12,405
Peugeot Boxer26.627.0−0.4−1.7 to +0.94,443
BMW M514.314.7−0.5−6.0 to +5.1154 (rough estimate)
Kia Picanto28.629.1−0.5−1.7 to +0.84,892
Fiat 500X17.618.1−0.5−3.9 to +2.9478 (rough estimate)
Citroen C437.337.8−0.5−1.7 to +0.76,509
Citroen Dispatch42.142.6−0.5−2.5 to +1.42,506
Volkswagen California16.216.7−0.5−4.1 to +3.0420 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 10732.933.5−0.5−1.7 to +0.66,597
Mitsubishi Space Star54.254.8−0.6−6.3 to +5.1299 (rough estimate)
Jaguar XE17.217.8−0.6−2.7 to +1.61,175
BMW M412.112.7−0.6−5.1 to +3.8207 (rough estimate)
Hyundai i2024.425.0−0.6−1.8 to +0.64,834
Mercedes-Benz SLC10.811.5−0.7−3.9 to +2.5361 (rough estimate)
Skoda Roomster30.231.0−0.8−3.5 to +1.91,119
DS 337.638.4−0.8−2.2 to +0.64,648
BMW X616.417.2−0.8−5.0 to +3.4298 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Mokka20.621.4−0.8−2.0 to +0.34,617
Citroen C4 Grand Picasso23.424.3−0.9−4.7 to +2.9482 (rough estimate)
Nissan Micra35.736.6−0.9−1.8 to −0.011,581
Mazda CX-310.911.8−0.9−2.7 to +0.91,176
Toyota Auris23.724.6−0.9−2.3 to +0.43,706
Citroen C334.935.8−0.9−1.9 to −0.010,792
Suzuki SX427.828.8−1.0−3.3 to +1.31,499
Skoda Yeti17.418.4−1.0−2.1 to +0.14,752
Volkswagen up!16.417.4−1.0−2.2 to +0.23,808
Ford Tourneo22.623.7−1.0−4.3 to +2.2645
BMW i310.611.6−1.0−4.0 to +2.0406 (rough estimate)
Jeep Compass24.125.2−1.1−9.0 to +6.8112 (rough estimate)
Nissan 350Z26.227.3−1.1−6.7 to +4.5237 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 30832.433.5−1.1−2.2 to −0.17,821
Mitsubishi ASX18.920.0−1.2−3.1 to +0.81,585
BMW X115.316.4−1.2−2.6 to +0.32,282
TVR Griffith11.812.9−1.2−6.1 to +3.7170 (rough estimate)
Rover 4544.545.7−1.2−6.7 to +4.3317 (rough estimate)
Skoda Citigo16.117.4−1.3−3.1 to +0.61,600
Vauxhall Viva12.413.7−1.3−3.7 to +1.1743
Ford B-MAX22.523.8−1.3−3.1 to +0.52,088
Mercedes-Benz Citan33.334.7−1.3−5.9 to +3.2417 (rough estimate)
Fiat 500L29.030.4−1.4−5.5 to +2.6490 (rough estimate)
Volvo S8030.532.0−1.5−6.8 to +3.8292 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen T-Cross8.39.9−1.6−5.3 to +2.1217 (rough estimate)
MG 319.821.4−1.6−5.4 to +2.2419 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Amica40.141.8−1.6−6.4 to +3.1411 (rough estimate)
Peugeot Bipper38.039.7−1.6−4.6 to +1.31,068
Fiat Sedici46.548.2−1.6−11.4 to +8.1101 (rough estimate)
Ford EcoSport17.018.7−1.7−3.2 to −0.22,500
Mitsubishi Eclipse10.512.2−1.7−6.1 to +2.6191 (rough estimate)
Mazda CX-514.816.6−1.8−3.1 to −0.52,824
Mazda 329.131.0−1.9−3.2 to −0.64,684
Volkswagen Fox43.545.4−1.9−4.5 to +0.61,430
Seat Ateca9.111.1−2.0−4.8 to +0.9395 (rough estimate)
MINI Clubman13.615.6−2.0−4.2 to +0.2979
Peugeot RCZ30.032.1−2.0−6.8 to +2.8353 (rough estimate)
DS DS422.624.8−2.1−8.3 to +4.0181 (rough estimate)
SsangYong Korando27.830.0−2.1−7.4 to +3.1284 (rough estimate)
Chrysler Ypsilon32.834.9−2.2−10.5 to +6.2122 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Agila33.035.2−2.2−4.1 to −0.22,212
Mercedes-Benz GLA10.312.5−2.2−3.9 to −0.41,176
Hyundai i1022.524.8−2.3−3.1 to −1.59,856
Mercedes-Benz B-Class23.625.9−2.3−4.2 to −0.41,863
Suzuki Alto29.632.0−2.4−4.5 to −0.21,697
Dacia Sandero25.427.8−2.4−4.7 to −0.11,410
SEAT Exeo28.831.3−2.5−8.4 to +3.4229 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz GLE8.811.3−2.6−5.3 to +0.1423 (rough estimate)
Nissan Leaf15.217.8−2.6−4.8 to −0.3988
Vauxhall Adam22.324.9−2.6−5.4 to +0.1893
BMW X411.614.3−2.7−7.4 to +2.0181 (rough estimate)
Nissan NV20038.341.1−2.8−5.7 to +0.21,052
Vauxhall Tigra45.948.6−2.8−7.5 to +1.9436 (rough estimate)
Subaru Justy30.733.5−2.8−10.6 to +5.0140 (rough estimate)
Kia Soul24.627.4−2.8−5.7 to +0.1840
Renault Modus47.049.8−2.8−5.7 to −0.01,199
Honda Insight24.026.8−2.8−10.3 to +4.6125 (rough estimate)
Triumph TR613.916.8−2.9−9.7 to +3.9101 (rough estimate)
Ford Transit Courier25.428.4−2.9−6.5 to +0.7562
Subaru Outback24.227.2−2.9−6.0 to +0.1780
Chevrolet Spark40.543.5−3.0−7.9 to +1.9390 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Crossland10.413.5−3.1−5.8 to −0.4492 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz GLC8.211.4−3.2−4.7 to −1.71,354
Toyota GT8610.413.6−3.2−8.4 to +2.0134 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Splash28.932.1−3.2−6.2 to −0.2866
Hyundai ix2021.424.7−3.2−5.4 to −1.01,352
Nissan Note30.333.5−3.3−4.4 to −2.16,336
Daihatsu Sirion31.835.2−3.4−6.9 to +0.1685
Nissan Juke22.926.3−3.4−4.3 to −2.47,503
Fiat Tipo19.823.2−3.4−9.4 to +2.5172 (rough estimate)
Smart Forfour21.424.9−3.4−6.0 to −0.91,013
Peugeot 10812.015.5−3.5−4.7 to −2.32,722
Fiat Qubo29.933.4−3.5−10.2 to +3.1184 (rough estimate)
Mazda 226.029.6−3.6−4.8 to −2.45,254
Seat Mii16.019.7−3.7−7.5 to +0.1362 (rough estimate)
Citroen DS529.933.6−3.7−10.4 to +2.9184 (rough estimate)
Nissan Pulsar15.319.1−3.8−6.4 to −1.1717
Aston Martin DB97.110.9−3.8−8.6 to +0.9113 (rough estimate)
Citroen DS434.838.7−3.9−8.1 to +0.4491 (rough estimate)
Chevrolet Cruze34.238.0−3.9−11.2 to +3.5161 (rough estimate)
Toyota C-HR8.712.6−3.9−5.8 to −2.0847
Peugeot 20820.324.3−4.0−4.9 to −3.17,623
Toyota iQ17.922.0−4.0−7.2 to −0.9574
Chevrolet Lacetti48.252.4−4.2−13.5 to +5.1112 (rough estimate)
Citroen C3 Aircross8.012.7−4.7−6.5 to −2.9854
MINI Roadster12.817.6−4.8−10.9 to +1.3117 (rough estimate)
SsangYong Tivoli19.224.0−4.8−11.2 to +1.6146 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Mirage11.316.5−5.2−7.7 to −2.6600
Aston Martin V85.410.6−5.2−9.4 to −1.0111 (rough estimate)
Mazda 32341.446.7−5.3−14.3 to +3.7116 (rough estimate)
Mazda CX-302.47.7−5.3−7.6 to −3.0170 (rough estimate)
Dacia Logan21.126.5−5.4−9.9 to −1.0323 (rough estimate)
Morgan Plus 48.614.1−5.5−10.6 to −0.4116 (rough estimate)
MG ZS9.415.2−5.8−9.2 to −2.5298 (rough estimate)
Perodua Myvi23.329.3−6.0−10.1 to −1.9417 (rough estimate)
Alfa Romeo Brera31.137.2−6.1−15.1 to +2.9103 (rough estimate)
Citroen C3 Picasso17.524.1−6.6−10.3 to −2.9417 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 200815.121.9−6.8−7.8 to −5.84,633
Citroen C4 Picasso13.520.6−7.1−11.0 to −3.2296 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Liana41.950.0−8.0−17.5 to +1.4105 (rough estimate)
Renault Grand Modus37.546.1−8.6−14.2 to −2.9285 (rough estimate)

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,179,033 (initial tests in TA) · 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