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Which cars fail their MOT most in Watford (WD)?

In the Watford (WD) postcode area, 407 models had 100 or more initial MOT tests (first attempts) in 2019–2024 (767,930 tests). The Ford Escort fails most above its own rate elsewhere in Britain: 41.7% here against 27.8% (+14.0 points, 95% interval +7.9 to +20.0; a rough estimate from 254 tests here). The LTI TX4 does best against its own rate (−23.5 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 Watford (WD)

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.

Watford (WD): 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
Ford Escort41.727.8+14.0+7.9 to +20.0254 (rough estimate)
SsangYong Tivoli37.723.9+13.8+6.4 to +21.2167 (rough estimate)
Toyota Estima36.524.1+12.5+5.9 to +19.0208 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz GLS24.111.9+12.1+4.0 to +20.2108 (rough estimate)
BMW i321.611.5+10.1+7.8 to +12.51,184
Honda CR-Z30.820.8+10.0+2.8 to +17.2159 (rough estimate)
Abarth 59528.418.4+10.0+5.7 to +14.3430 (rough estimate)
Tesla Model X25.716.0+9.7+4.2 to +15.2241 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz SLC21.011.5+9.5+3.8 to +15.3195 (rough estimate)
BMW 8 Series26.918.0+8.9+1.6 to +16.3141 (rough estimate)
Toyota MR243.835.6+8.2+2.3 to +14.1274 (rough estimate)
Volvo C7047.940.0+7.9+1.8 to +14.0261 (rough estimate)
BMW M522.314.7+7.6+1.4 to +13.8175 (rough estimate)
Porsche Panamera19.612.3+7.3+1.7 to +13.0189 (rough estimate)
BMW Z341.534.3+7.2+0.6 to +13.8217 (rough estimate)
Toyota Previa53.145.9+7.2+0.1 to +14.2194 (rough estimate)
Rover 7551.944.7+7.2+0.4 to +13.9210 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz CL30.123.0+7.1−0.3 to +14.6146 (rough estimate)
Fiat Tipo29.923.2+6.7−1.1 to +14.4134 (rough estimate)
Peugeot Expert44.437.7+6.7+3.1 to +10.3736
BMW M216.810.1+6.7+0.1 to +13.2125 (rough estimate)
Toyota Proace37.430.7+6.6−0.8 to +14.0166 (rough estimate)
Subaru Forester36.930.3+6.6+0.2 to +13.0222 (rough estimate)
Nissan Elgrand38.531.9+6.6−2.2 to +15.4117 (rough estimate)
Chevrolet Spark50.043.5+6.5−1.0 to +14.0172 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Arteon19.413.0+6.5−1.2 to +14.1103 (rough estimate)
Lexus CT21.315.1+6.2+3.5 to +8.9898
Peugeot 30652.346.1+6.2−2.4 to +14.7132 (rough estimate)
Audi R817.010.9+6.0+0.3 to +11.8165 (rough estimate)
Nissan Navara38.732.7+6.0+3.0 to +8.91,042
Seat Mii25.719.7+6.0+1.3 to +10.6335 (rough estimate)
Toyota C-HR18.512.6+5.9+4.2 to +7.61,982
Abarth 50037.331.4+5.9−1.6 to +13.4161 (rough estimate)
Toyota Prius27.721.8+5.8+4.5 to +7.24,062
BMW X220.915.2+5.8+1.4 to +10.1339 (rough estimate)
Peugeot Bipper45.339.6+5.7+0.2 to +11.1318 (rough estimate)
Audi Q814.68.9+5.6−1.0 to +12.2110 (rough estimate)
Lexus GS26.921.4+5.5+0.4 to +10.6290 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz SLK30.925.7+5.2+2.7 to +7.81,278
Lexus IS28.923.9+5.0+2.6 to +7.41,399
Chrysler Grand Cherokee49.144.1+5.0−1.7 to +11.7214 (rough estimate)
Chrysler Ypsilon39.834.9+4.9−4.1 to +13.9113 (rough estimate)
Tesla Model 320.815.9+4.9+1.9 to +7.8751
Mercedes-Benz Citan39.534.7+4.8−1.2 to +10.8256 (rough estimate)
BMW X419.014.3+4.8+1.3 to +8.2494 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz V-Class22.617.9+4.7+0.8 to +8.6452 (rough estimate)
Jeep Wrangler32.928.2+4.7−1.7 to +11.0213 (rough estimate)
Lexus RX24.720.1+4.6+2.4 to +6.81,511
MINI Paceman18.814.2+4.6−0.9 to +10.0197 (rough estimate)
BMW M417.212.7+4.5+1.1 to +7.9471 (rough estimate)
Nissan Primastar57.853.3+4.5−3.0 to +12.0166 (rough estimate)
BMW 4 Series18.814.4+4.5+3.2 to +5.73,806
Ford Transit Courier32.728.3+4.4+0.1 to +8.7452 (rough estimate)
Tesla Model S20.115.9+4.3+0.6 to +7.9467 (rough estimate)
Hyundai i80040.936.8+4.1−3.2 to +11.4176 (rough estimate)
Peugeot Partner40.836.7+4.0+1.9 to +6.12,127
MG MGF41.037.0+4.0−4.3 to +12.4134 (rough estimate)
BMW M320.616.7+3.9+0.8 to +6.9685
Mercedes-Benz CLS28.925.0+3.8+0.7 to +7.0793
Jaguar I-Pace11.88.1+3.8+0.3 to +7.2346 (rough estimate)
Jeep Compass28.925.2+3.7−2.3 to +9.8218 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz CLA21.417.7+3.7+1.4 to +6.01,218
Jaguar F-Type12.69.0+3.6+0.4 to +6.8420 (rough estimate)
Ford EcoSport22.318.7+3.6+1.2 to +5.91,257
Land Rover Defender36.533.0+3.5+1.1 to +6.01,498
BMW I813.710.3+3.5−2.5 to +9.4131 (rough estimate)
Ford Puma18.314.9+3.4−0.8 to +7.6333 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz A-Class24.721.4+3.4+2.4 to +4.38,201
Mercedes-Benz CLC46.843.4+3.4−3.6 to +10.3201 (rough estimate)
Jaguar E-Pace14.911.6+3.3+0.6 to +6.1656
Rover 2545.342.0+3.3−5.8 to +12.3117 (rough estimate)
Toyota Verso28.925.7+3.2+0.8 to +5.61,387
Volvo XC7033.029.8+3.2−2.1 to +8.6300 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz CLK41.638.4+3.2−0.0 to +6.4913
Saab 9-541.638.4+3.2−2.6 to +8.9279 (rough estimate)
MINI Countryman18.415.3+3.1+1.8 to +4.33,694
Porsche Cayenne19.716.7+3.0+0.5 to +5.6943
Mercedes-Benz B-Class28.925.8+3.0+1.3 to +4.82,533
Volkswagen Jetta37.134.1+3.0−2.0 to +8.0356 (rough estimate)
Porsche Macan11.18.2+3.0+0.7 to +5.2763
Mercedes-Benz GLE14.211.3+2.9+0.5 to +5.4783
Ford Tourneo Connect23.320.4+2.9−3.1 to +8.9193 (rough estimate)
Peugeot Boxer29.827.0+2.9−0.9 to +6.6573
Nissan Leaf20.617.7+2.8+0.4 to +5.31,045
Honda Insight29.626.8+2.8−0.8 to +6.4622
Mercedes-Benz GLC14.111.4+2.7+1.2 to +4.22,072
Toyota Avensis36.433.8+2.6+0.7 to +4.42,489
Nissan Pixo34.532.0+2.5−3.1 to +8.1278 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz M-Class30.928.4+2.5−0.3 to +5.21,105
Hyundai i4028.125.6+2.5−2.6 to +7.6299 (rough estimate)
Fiat Ducato29.527.0+2.4−1.1 to +6.0634
Land Rover Discovery Sport19.517.1+2.4+0.9 to +4.02,565
Peugeot 50830.027.6+2.4−3.0 to +7.8277 (rough estimate)
MINI Clubman17.915.6+2.4−0.8 to +5.6557
Mercedes-Benz SL19.417.0+2.4−0.6 to +5.4674
Suzuki Celerio15.413.1+2.3−0.7 to +5.3558
Nissan Almera47.445.1+2.3−1.4 to +6.0711
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso51.749.4+2.3−6.7 to +11.2120 (rough estimate)
Ford C-MAX30.428.2+2.2+0.2 to +4.31,954
Saab 9-341.439.2+2.2−0.6 to +5.01,197
Smart Forfour27.024.8+2.2−0.6 to +4.9997
BMW Z426.424.2+2.2−0.7 to +5.1895
Suzuki Vitara16.514.3+2.2+0.2 to +4.21,324
Hyundai Kona13.511.3+2.1−1.1 to +5.3438 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Santa Fe36.033.9+2.1−1.2 to +5.5788
Jaguar XE19.817.8+2.1−0.2 to +4.31,171
BMW 6 Series23.121.1+2.0−0.7 to +4.7938
Toyota iQ23.921.9+2.0−1.3 to +5.3627
Hyundai Ioniq14.112.1+2.0−0.2 to +4.2962
Alfa Romeo Giulietta30.528.6+2.0−1.7 to +5.7596
Jeep Cherokee34.833.0+1.8−3.9 to +7.5270 (rough estimate)
Ford Mustang17.515.7+1.8−2.8 to +6.4263 (rough estimate)
Ford Transit Custom22.821.0+1.8−0.2 to +3.81,680
Audi S322.520.8+1.8−5.1 to +8.6142 (rough estimate)
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque17.816.0+1.7+0.6 to +2.94,027
Land Rover Range Rover Velar16.915.2+1.7−0.7 to +4.2897
Ford Grand C-MAX30.128.4+1.7−1.6 to +4.9764
Honda Civic35.834.1+1.7+0.7 to +2.69,489
Mitsubishi ASX21.720.0+1.7−2.7 to +6.1337 (rough estimate)
Ford S-MAX36.034.3+1.6−0.4 to +3.72,211
Audi Q517.115.5+1.6+0.3 to +2.93,234
Mercedes-Benz EQC17.115.6+1.6−5.5 to +8.6111 (rough estimate)
Audi Q719.417.9+1.5−0.3 to +3.41,761
Hyundai ix2026.124.6+1.5−1.2 to +4.21,045
Land Rover Range Rover Sport22.621.1+1.5+0.1 to +2.83,813
Ford Focus34.432.9+1.4+0.8 to +2.119,862
Volkswagen Fox46.845.4+1.4−2.9 to +5.8506
Bentley Continental10.99.5+1.4−1.7 to +4.5402 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz E-Class22.921.5+1.4+0.4 to +2.37,730
Jaguar F-Pace15.514.2+1.3−0.7 to +3.31,282
Honda S200021.820.5+1.3−4.6 to +7.2188 (rough estimate)
Volvo S4044.242.9+1.3−3.1 to +5.6500
Vauxhall Vectra49.748.4+1.3−1.7 to +4.31,067
Fiat Scudo51.149.8+1.2−7.1 to +9.6137 (rough estimate)
Smart Fortwo28.527.3+1.2−0.5 to +3.02,608
Volkswagen T-Cross11.19.9+1.2−2.5 to +5.0271 (rough estimate)
Toyota Corolla34.633.4+1.2−0.5 to +2.93,001
Ford Ka34.733.5+1.2−0.3 to +2.64,095
Toyota Land Cruiser32.531.4+1.1−2.2 to +4.5766
Mercedes-Benz GLA13.612.5+1.1−0.4 to +2.61,966
Land Rover Range Rover24.623.5+1.1−0.5 to +2.72,750
Honda HR-V15.614.5+1.1−0.7 to +2.91,612
BMW X322.221.1+1.1−0.3 to +2.53,297
Alfa Romeo MiTo37.136.0+1.1−3.4 to +5.6453 (rough estimate)
BMW 3 Series27.426.3+1.1+0.4 to +1.815,342
Honda CR-V27.426.3+1.1+0.1 to +2.08,500
Smart City-Coupe43.041.9+1.1−4.9 to +7.0270 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Combo43.742.7+1.0−1.3 to +3.21,877
Fiat 50030.729.8+1.0−0.0 to +2.08,161
Volkswagen Eos34.233.3+1.0−3.3 to +5.2488 (rough estimate)
Alfa Romeo 15944.543.6+0.9−8.4 to +10.2110 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Caddy31.730.8+0.9−1.0 to +2.82,341
Mercedes-Benz S-Class19.018.1+0.9−1.4 to +3.21,142
Fiat 500X18.918.1+0.9−2.1 to +3.8676
Chevrolet Cruze38.938.0+0.9−7.7 to +9.4126 (rough estimate)
Jaguar XK24.123.3+0.8−2.3 to +3.9730
BMW X525.124.3+0.8−0.7 to +2.33,332
BMW 1 Series24.523.7+0.8−0.1 to +1.69,926
Citroen DS439.438.7+0.8−7.3 to +8.8142 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Adam25.624.9+0.8−1.9 to +3.41,084
Chevrolet Orlando40.840.1+0.8−8.1 to +9.6120 (rough estimate)
Chrysler Jeep Grand41.741.0+0.7−7.5 to +8.9139 (rough estimate)
Kia Niro12.211.5+0.7−1.1 to +2.41,361
BMW X617.917.2+0.7−2.7 to +4.0508
Audi A622.121.4+0.7−0.7 to +2.03,663
Peugeot RCZ32.632.1+0.6−6.0 to +7.2196 (rough estimate)
Ford Tourneo24.223.6+0.6−6.0 to +7.2161 (rough estimate)
Toyota Auris25.124.6+0.5−0.6 to +1.66,003
Suzuki Splash32.532.0+0.5−4.1 to +5.0412 (rough estimate)
Toyota Yaris29.629.2+0.5−0.3 to +1.215,109
Skoda Karoq10.29.8+0.4−1.5 to +2.31,010
Nissan Note33.933.5+0.4−1.0 to +1.84,480
Smart Roadster33.032.6+0.4−8.7 to +9.5103 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi L20033.733.3+0.4−2.8 to +3.5872
Fiat Punto45.445.1+0.3−2.2 to +2.91,463
Suzuki Baleno20.320.0+0.3−6.8 to +7.4123 (rough estimate)
Citroen C535.735.5+0.3−4.5 to +5.0389 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Getz45.945.6+0.3−2.8 to +3.4988
BMW 5 Series23.022.8+0.2−0.7 to +1.27,225
Peugeot 10733.733.5+0.2−1.8 to +2.32,050
Peugeot 200822.121.9+0.2−1.7 to +2.21,788
Toyota Aygo23.623.4+0.2−0.9 to +1.26,426
Audi A520.420.3+0.2−1.1 to +1.44,060
Jeep Renegade19.018.9+0.1−3.3 to +3.5516
Nissan Qashqai28.828.7+0.1−0.7 to +0.814,315
Citroen C4 Cactus22.322.2+0.1−5.0 to +5.2260 (rough estimate)
Volvo XC9029.729.6+0.1−1.7 to +1.82,686
Nissan NV20041.141.1+0.0−4.7 to +4.7421 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Accent47.247.1+0.0−7.8 to +7.8159 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Tucson17.817.8+0.0−1.4 to +1.52,655
Audi A815.315.3−0.0−2.9 to +2.9600
Nissan Micra36.636.6−0.1−1.1 to +1.08,033
Rover Mini32.933.0−0.1−6.2 to +6.1225 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Outlander21.321.4−0.1−2.1 to +1.91,587
Peugeot 40746.046.1−0.1−5.9 to +5.7285 (rough estimate)
Ford B-MAX23.723.8−0.1−2.8 to +2.5989
Fiat 500L30.330.4−0.1−4.8 to +4.5380 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Agila35.035.2−0.1−3.6 to +3.4717
Seat Arona13.013.2−0.1−3.3 to +3.0446 (rough estimate)
Toyota Celica40.640.7−0.2−5.4 to +5.1335 (rough estimate)
Ford Galaxy38.238.3−0.2−2.4 to +2.11,753
Nissan Primera46.246.3−0.2−6.4 to +6.1249 (rough estimate)
Audi A715.115.3−0.2−3.2 to +2.9530
Skoda Kamiq10.210.3−0.2−5.4 to +5.1128 (rough estimate)
Audi TT24.825.0−0.2−1.7 to +1.33,161
Mercedes-Benz C-Class24.324.5−0.2−1.0 to +0.511,941
Honda Jazz25.025.3−0.3−1.0 to +0.415,116
Skoda Citigo17.117.4−0.3−2.3 to +1.71,306
Mercedes-Benz Vito33.934.2−0.3−2.5 to +1.81,842
Porsche Cayman11.211.5−0.3−3.5 to +2.8385 (rough estimate)
Jaguar XJ24.524.9−0.4−3.2 to +2.4897
Peugeot 10815.115.4−0.4−2.2 to +1.41,482
Volvo V9013.814.2−0.4−5.3 to +4.5189 (rough estimate)
Audi Q28.48.8−0.4−1.9 to +1.01,363
Citroen C4 Grand Picasso23.924.3−0.4−4.9 to +4.0360 (rough estimate)
Seat Ateca10.611.1−0.5−2.9 to +2.0630
Fiat Panda33.834.3−0.5−3.1 to +2.21,230
Vauxhall Astra34.935.3−0.5−1.2 to +0.216,583
Audi Q314.014.5−0.5−1.6 to +0.73,654
Chevrolet Aveo49.049.5−0.5−7.4 to +6.4202 (rough estimate)
BMW X115.916.4−0.5−1.8 to +0.83,288
Hyundai i2024.525.0−0.5−2.0 to +1.03,298
Audi A427.227.7−0.6−1.7 to +0.56,377
Volvo S8031.432.0−0.6−6.5 to +5.3239 (rough estimate)
BMW 7 Series19.420.0−0.6−3.3 to +2.1846
Volkswagen T-Roc8.39.0−0.6−2.3 to +1.11,043
Volkswagen e-Golf12.613.2−0.6−6.1 to +4.8143 (rough estimate)
Volvo XC409.29.8−0.6−2.7 to +1.4795
Skoda Kodiaq9.710.3−0.6−2.3 to +1.01,222
Ford Transit36.036.7−0.7−1.7 to +0.47,674
Fiat Doblo34.335.0−0.7−4.1 to +2.7749
Audi A325.225.9−0.7−1.5 to +0.110,447
Ford Transit Connect36.737.4−0.7−2.2 to +0.84,043
Vauxhall Corsa36.637.3−0.7−1.3 to −0.121,859
Ford Kuga19.019.8−0.8−2.2 to +0.62,971
Subaru Impreza27.228.0−0.8−5.1 to +3.5415 (rough estimate)
Ford Fiesta32.633.4−0.8−1.4 to −0.225,862
Citroen Berlingo40.341.1−0.8−2.5 to +0.93,168
Peugeot 10646.146.9−0.8−8.4 to +6.8165 (rough estimate)
Lexus NX7.68.5−0.9−3.2 to +1.5485 (rough estimate)
Jaguar XF22.323.2−0.9−2.5 to +0.72,717
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter27.428.3−0.9−5.7 to +3.9336 (rough estimate)
Porsche 91112.313.3−0.9−2.2 to +0.42,432
Seat Altea39.440.4−0.9−6.4 to +4.5307 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Mokka20.421.4−1.0−2.3 to +0.33,754
Kia Venga23.424.4−1.0−3.0 to +1.01,779
Porsche Boxster17.818.7−1.0−3.5 to +1.6862
Audi A118.519.5−1.1−2.1 to −0.05,755
Volkswagen Tiguan16.717.8−1.1−2.1 to −0.04,850
Citroen C126.727.8−1.1−2.7 to +0.52,784
Hyundai ix3528.329.5−1.2−3.8 to +1.41,151
Hyundai i1023.624.8−1.2−2.2 to −0.27,268
Renault Kangoo44.946.1−1.2−4.4 to +1.9951
Seat Alhambra26.627.9−1.3−4.0 to +1.51,011
Hyundai i3030.832.1−1.3−3.0 to +0.33,013
Volkswagen Scirocco26.928.3−1.4−4.0 to +1.31,096
MG HS8.810.2−1.4−6.2 to +3.3137 (rough estimate)
Jaguar S-Type36.337.8−1.4−6.7 to +3.8325 (rough estimate)
MINI Hatch25.727.2−1.5−2.1 to −0.817,317
Volkswagen Passat29.430.9−1.5−2.8 to −0.14,377
Peugeot 20746.347.8−1.5−3.3 to +0.32,926
Kia Sedona45.447.0−1.5−7.7 to +4.6251 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen up!15.817.4−1.6−3.0 to −0.22,553
Skoda Roomster29.431.0−1.6−6.2 to +3.0378 (rough estimate)
Nissan Juke24.726.3−1.6−2.6 to −0.67,790
SsangYong Korando28.430.0−1.6−9.5 to +6.2127 (rough estimate)
Toyota Hiace34.536.2−1.6−6.4 to +3.1388 (rough estimate)
Volvo V7036.037.6−1.6−4.5 to +1.31,054
Citroen C246.748.4−1.7−6.9 to +3.6347 (rough estimate)
Jaguar X-Type41.242.9−1.7−5.3 to +1.9736
Seat Ibiza31.132.8−1.8−3.4 to −0.23,229
MG ZS13.415.2−1.8−4.6 to +1.0589
Land Rover Freelander31.733.6−1.9−3.9 to +0.22,033
Citroen C435.937.8−1.9−3.7 to −0.12,657
Suzuki Alto30.132.0−1.9−4.2 to +0.51,451
Vauxhall Viva11.813.7−1.9−4.2 to +0.4764
Seat Leon22.224.1−1.9−3.5 to −0.42,781
Kia Sportage20.622.5−1.9−2.9 to −0.96,264
Mitsubishi Lancer32.234.1−1.9−8.4 to +4.5202 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Golf26.528.4−1.9−2.5 to −1.421,835
Ford Fusion37.539.5−2.0−4.8 to +0.91,135
Honda Accord37.739.7−2.0−4.7 to +0.81,212
Toyota RAV424.526.5−2.0−3.3 to −0.63,975
Mitsubishi Shogun31.733.7−2.1−6.6 to +2.5398 (rough estimate)
Mitsubishi Colt40.842.9−2.1−6.4 to +2.3485 (rough estimate)
Audi A243.345.3−2.1−10.3 to +6.1141 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Astravan45.147.2−2.1−7.7 to +3.6297 (rough estimate)
Volvo XC6017.119.2−2.1−3.5 to −0.72,733
Volkswagen Amarok18.921.0−2.1−6.8 to +2.6264 (rough estimate)
Ford Mondeo32.734.8−2.1−3.6 to −0.73,867
Land Rover Discovery26.829.0−2.2−3.7 to −0.63,216
Mercedes-Benz GL18.420.6−2.3−8.3 to +3.8158 (rough estimate)
Citroen C333.535.8−2.3−4.1 to −0.52,670
Volkswagen Touareg21.623.9−2.3−4.9 to +0.3958
Peugeot 20821.924.3−2.4−3.8 to −0.93,289
Suzuki SX426.428.8−2.4−5.4 to +0.6834
Volvo S6028.030.6−2.6−6.5 to +1.3518
DS 335.838.4−2.6−5.1 to −0.01,368
Volkswagen Polo30.433.1−2.7−3.4 to −2.018,221
Kia Stonic7.710.4−2.7−5.3 to −0.1402 (rough estimate)
Renault Grand Scenic44.647.3−2.7−6.6 to +1.2621
Volkswagen Touran31.534.2−2.7−4.8 to −0.72,032
Volvo S909.111.9−2.8−6.7 to +1.2208 (rough estimate)
Honda FR-V40.843.6−2.8−8.6 to +3.1272 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Swift26.128.9−2.9−4.2 to −1.54,208
Kia Rio26.729.7−2.9−4.8 to −1.12,229
Vauxhall Zafira35.938.8−2.9−4.1 to −1.86,698
Mazda CX-38.811.8−3.0−4.7 to −1.31,101
Vauxhall Antara36.639.7−3.1−9.4 to +3.3221 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 500830.433.5−3.1−6.2 to +0.1838
Volkswagen Transporter29.832.8−3.1−4.6 to −1.63,549
Skoda Yeti15.218.4−3.1−4.8 to −1.41,706
Peugeot 300825.028.2−3.2−4.9 to −1.42,288
Renault Laguna44.547.7−3.2−8.8 to +2.4303 (rough estimate)
Citroen Xsara48.151.3−3.2−6.8 to +0.4757
Volvo V4022.325.5−3.2−5.1 to −1.41,946
Vauxhall Grandland10.213.4−3.2−5.5 to −0.9670
Kia Picanto25.829.1−3.2−4.5 to −2.04,829
Renault Kadjar15.118.3−3.2−5.1 to −1.31,357
Volkswagen CC20.223.5−3.3−7.3 to +0.7386 (rough estimate)
Citroen Nemo36.640.0−3.3−8.8 to +2.1303 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Coupe45.148.4−3.3−9.0 to +2.4295 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Insignia26.429.7−3.4−4.9 to −1.93,282
Audi e-tron6.59.9−3.5−6.9 to −0.0201 (rough estimate)
Citroen C3 Aircross9.212.6−3.5−7.0 to +0.0262 (rough estimate)
Subaru Legacy34.037.5−3.5−11.2 to +4.2147 (rough estimate)
Volvo V5040.143.6−3.5−7.5 to +0.4589
Peugeot 20646.650.2−3.5−5.7 to −1.42,031
Lexus LS19.022.5−3.6−9.4 to +2.3174 (rough estimate)
Mazda RX-829.933.5−3.6−11.6 to +4.4127 (rough estimate)
Skoda Superb17.120.8−3.6−5.4 to −1.81,673
Hyundai Matrix43.246.9−3.6−10.1 to +2.8229 (rough estimate)
MG 317.821.4−3.6−10.1 to +2.8135 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Meriva33.136.8−3.7−5.6 to −1.82,415
Toyota GT869.913.7−3.7−7.6 to +0.1232 (rough estimate)
Kia Carens32.936.6−3.8−7.8 to +0.3514
Renault Modus46.049.8−3.8−9.7 to +2.1274 (rough estimate)
Kia Ceed27.931.7−3.8−5.5 to −2.22,862
Volkswagen Lupo37.841.7−3.9−11.1 to +3.4172 (rough estimate)
Nissan 350Z23.427.3−3.9−9.0 to +1.2269 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Sharan24.828.6−3.9−6.2 to −1.51,321
Ford Ranger25.929.8−3.9−6.4 to −1.41,214
Vauxhall Crossland9.413.5−4.1−6.7 to −1.5490 (rough estimate)
Mercedes-Benz Viano30.134.3−4.2−10.8 to +2.4186 (rough estimate)
Peugeot 30829.333.5−4.2−6.1 to −2.32,168
Toyota Starlet31.535.7−4.2−11.4 to +3.0162 (rough estimate)
Toyota Hilux27.832.1−4.2−7.1 to −1.3909
Volkswagen ID.35.39.5−4.3−7.6 to −0.9171 (rough estimate)
Mazda CX-303.47.7−4.3−6.4 to −2.2297 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Cascada17.521.8−4.3−11.7 to +3.0103 (rough estimate)
Fiat Grande Punto38.843.1−4.3−11.7 to +3.0170 (rough estimate)
Chevrolet Matiz44.048.4−4.3−9.9 to +1.2309 (rough estimate)
Skoda Octavia20.525.0−4.5−5.7 to −3.34,585
Nissan Pulsar14.619.1−4.5−7.2 to −1.8664
Volvo V6016.821.3−4.6−7.3 to −1.8715
Nissan X-Trail25.229.8−4.6−6.5 to −2.72,051
Renault Scenic40.345.0−4.7−7.5 to −1.81,114
Renault Trafic37.542.1−4.7−6.9 to −2.51,842
Nissan Skyline12.817.4−4.7−11.2 to +1.8102 (rough estimate)
Citroen Dispatch38.042.7−4.7−8.0 to −1.4840
Vauxhall Tigra43.948.6−4.7−11.5 to +2.1205 (rough estimate)
LEVC TX6.010.8−4.8−8.9 to −0.8133 (rough estimate)
Vauxhall Vivaro38.343.1−4.8−6.4 to −3.33,847
Fiat Bravo42.947.8−4.9−13.8 to +4.0119 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Carry39.944.9−5.0−12.4 to +2.4168 (rough estimate)
Daihatsu Sirion30.035.2−5.2−11.4 to +1.0210 (rough estimate)
Jeep Grand Cherokee21.026.3−5.3−9.6 to −1.1353 (rough estimate)
Renault Zoe18.023.4−5.3−8.1 to −2.6738
Kia Soul22.027.5−5.4−8.5 to −2.3699
Volvo C3033.539.1−5.6−10.7 to −0.5328 (rough estimate)
Chevrolet Captiva41.046.7−5.8−15.2 to +3.6105 (rough estimate)
Nissan Pathfinder40.546.4−5.9−13.8 to +2.0148 (rough estimate)
Fiat Fiorino32.738.6−5.9−14.7 to +2.9110 (rough estimate)
Mazda 541.747.7−6.0−9.6 to −2.4714
Suzuki Wagon R38.144.1−6.0−13.4 to +1.3168 (rough estimate)
Mazda CX-510.616.6−6.1−7.1 to −5.03,088
Skoda Rapid15.121.3−6.2−9.2 to −3.3558
Suzuki Grand Vitara30.837.0−6.3−10.9 to −1.6377 (rough estimate)
Citroen Relay30.336.7−6.4−12.5 to −0.3218 (rough estimate)
Skoda Fabia22.829.3−6.5−7.6 to −5.45,623
Peugeot 30745.452.4−7.0−10.0 to −4.01,070
Kia Optima12.119.2−7.1−11.7 to −2.4190 (rough estimate)
Suzuki Ignis17.925.0−7.1−10.4 to −3.9531
Dacia Sandero20.627.8−7.2−9.3 to −5.11,383
Kia Sorento25.032.2−7.2−10.1 to −4.4885
Volkswagen Caravelle28.335.7−7.4−12.9 to −2.0265 (rough estimate)
Hyundai Amica34.341.8−7.5−13.1 to −1.8271 (rough estimate)
Volkswagen Beetle33.441.0−7.6−9.9 to −5.21,555
Mazda MX-518.926.6−7.7−9.1 to −6.32,960
Volkswagen Bora36.444.3−7.9−14.7 to −1.2195 (rough estimate)
Renault Clio35.843.9−8.1−9.2 to −7.07,259
Renault Koleos22.030.3−8.2−15.7 to −0.7118 (rough estimate)
Renault Captur11.219.6−8.3−9.5 to −7.23,025
Vauxhall Corsavan38.346.7−8.3−17.6 to +0.9107 (rough estimate)
Dacia Logan18.126.5−8.4−13.7 to −3.1204 (rough estimate)
Renault Twingo25.634.2−8.6−11.9 to −5.2671
Isuzu D-Max18.026.7−8.7−12.7 to −4.7362 (rough estimate)
Mazda 621.530.3−8.8−10.3 to −7.43,083
Renault Megane37.546.4−8.9−10.9 to −6.92,216
Mazda 220.629.6−9.0−10.2 to −7.84,211
Dacia Duster15.224.4−9.2−11.6 to −6.9893
Mazda 321.231.1−9.9−11.1 to −8.84,823
Suzuki Jimny21.531.7−10.2−14.7 to −5.7321 (rough estimate)
Renault Master23.134.0−11.0−14.6 to −7.3507
Citroen Saxo38.649.8−11.2−18.9 to −3.5153 (rough estimate)
MG TF21.332.9−11.6−18.4 to −4.8141 (rough estimate)
LTI TX414.738.2−23.5−28.1 to −19.0231 (rough estimate)

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 767,930 (initial tests in WD) · 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