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MOT results

How every car model does at its MOT.

Of 32.0 million MOT tests on cars in Great Britain in 2025, 72.2% passed first time and 7.4% had a dangerous defect. Older cars fail more often, so each model is compared with cars of the same age.

First-time pass
72.2%all cars
Fixed at the test
5.3%passed after repair
Failed
22.6%needed a retest
Dangerous defect
7.4%at least one
Tests
32.0minitial tests, 2025
Typical mileage
68,800at the test
Great Britain · DVSA MOT tests · 2025

Best and worst

Models with at least 1,000 tests, by first-time pass rate compared with cars the same age.

#ModelTestsFirst-time passSame ageDifference
1Ferrari F4301,10194.6%57.3%+37.3 pts
2Aston Martin V83,40091.2%59.9%+31.3 pts
3Aston Martin DB94,00790.1%59.9%+30.2 pts
4Ferrari 4581,41196.1%66.3%+29.8 pts
5Nissan GT-R2,29295.2%66.9%+28.3 pts
6Ferrari California1,42494.0%67.1%+26.9 pts
7Bentley Arnage1,35886.4%60.2%+26.2 pts
8Aston Martin Vanquish1,51793.7%68.9%+24.8 pts
9Bentley Continental14,15891.5%67.1%+24.4 pts
10Honda S20004,75482.6%58.5%+24.1 pts

Models whose MOT figures probably include van versions are left out of these lists. “Same age” is the first-time pass rate of all cars tested, weighted to each model’s mix of ages.

Great Britain · DVSA MOT tests · 2025

By age

First-time pass rates within each age band, for models with at least 1,000 tests at that age.

3-4 years old · all cars 87.4% · 228 models

Best

#ModelTestsFirst-time pass
1Porsche 9113,86096.1%
2Lexus RX3,77795.3%
3Lexus UX8,82594.2%
4Mazda MX-52,73894.1%
5Honda HR-V5,79194.0%
6Lexus ES2,30993.6%
7BMW M31,18793.3%
8Porsche Cayenne3,89293.2%
9Porsche Macan7,89693.1%
10Lexus NX7,58593.0%

Worst

#ModelTestsFirst-time pass
1Fiat Tipo1,72077.7%
2Peugeot Rifter3,81978.9%
3Ford Galaxy2,81179.4%
4Ford Tourneo9,71079.5%
5Ford S-MAX1,62180.4%
6Dacia Duster17,98680.8%
7Dacia Jogger1,59681.3%
8DS DS33,57181.6%
9Citroen C413,40181.8%
10Renault Megane1,89682.2%
5-9 years old · all cars 79.1% · 302 models

Best

#ModelTestsFirst-time pass
1Ferrari 4881,42596.0%
2Bentley Continental3,44195.1%
3Bentley Bentayga1,93995.0%
4Aston Martin DB112,01195.0%
5Audi R81,11295.0%
6Porsche 9119,03094.3%
7Aston Martin Vantage1,95994.0%
8Porsche Cayman4,58393.9%
9Porsche Boxster4,59493.3%
10Lexus RX8,88492.6%

Worst

#ModelTestsFirst-time pass
1Vauxhall Antara1,51855.1%
2Citroen DS32,42258.6%
3Ssangyong Rodius1,93961.1%
4Nissan Elgrand2,01161.5%
5Fiat Punto3,99863.6%
6DS DS43,98964.3%
7Renault Grand Scenic4,68364.5%
8Renault Clio91,22465.1%
9DS DS328,65065.3%
10Hyundai I8005,37765.9%
10-14 years old · all cars 65.7% · 279 models

Best

#ModelTestsFirst-time pass
1Ferrari 4581,27596.1%
2Aston Martin Vantage1,19993.5%
3Porsche 9117,13793.0%
4Bentley Continental3,27491.9%
5Audi R81,15991.2%
6Porsche Cayman3,79290.6%
7Porsche Boxster5,04590.6%
8Jaguar F-Type4,17590.0%
9BMW M32,38189.8%
10BMW M51,39188.1%

Worst

#ModelTestsFirst-time pass
1Peugeot 50088,54450.3%
2Renault Clio97,53450.6%
3Renault Grand Scenic9,18151.0%
4Renault Modus1,98751.1%
5Citroen DS363,31251.5%
6Renault Megane41,91451.5%
7Volkswagen FOX4,75651.6%
8Peugeot 20744,33551.6%
9Vauxhall Antara15,61753.3%
10Chevrolet Aveo3,84953.8%
15-19 years old · all cars 57.6% · 237 models

Best

#ModelTestsFirst-time pass
1Ferrari F4301,03094.7%
2Aston Martin V82,59491.5%
3Bentley Continental4,34889.5%
4Aston Martin DB92,28388.9%
5Porsche 91110,26187.8%
6BMW M33,23486.6%
7Audi R81,17686.6%
8Honda S20001,84285.0%
9Porsche Boxster7,07783.9%
10Mercedes SL Class3,41182.1%

Worst

#ModelTestsFirst-time pass
1Nissan Qashqai52,24444.5%
2Peugeot 30083,87745.4%
3Chevrolet Aveo3,38546.3%
4Chevrolet Kalos1,66846.9%
5Renault Clio70,90547.1%
6Mazda 54,70547.2%
7Citroen C417,09248.1%
8Kia Carens2,23248.7%
9Chevrolet Lacetti1,34448.7%
10Renault Grand Scenic4,95348.9%
20-29 years old · all cars 59.6% · 155 models

Best

#ModelTestsFirst-time pass
1TVR Chimaera2,01087.4%
2Bentley Continental1,85786.7%
3Aston Martin DB71,71485.8%
4Bentley Arnage1,07885.6%
5Lotus Elise3,13684.0%
6Porsche 91115,07783.1%
7Mitsubishi Lancer1,75282.8%
8BMW M35,73282.5%
9Mercedes SL Class8,76281.1%
10Honda S20002,90681.0%

Worst

#ModelTestsFirst-time pass
1Vauxhall Meriva2,36047.2%
2Renault Modus1,42047.5%
3Peugeot 3077,18747.6%
4Volkswagen Polo37,41949.5%
5Mazda 31,61149.9%
6Kia Picanto2,68850.0%
7Hyundai Getz4,51350.1%
8Citroen C36,72550.1%
9Suzuki Alto1,44550.2%
10Volvo V402,67550.2%
30-39 years old · all cars 71.3% · 27 models

Best

#ModelTestsFirst-time pass
1Ford Sierra2,36388.3%
2Porsche 9113,92286.9%
3Ford Capri1,10082.4%
4Ford Escort4,46081.1%
5Mercedes SL Class1,64180.4%
6Jaguar XJ Series3,61479.5%
7Porsche 9441,98178.6%
8Land Rover Range Rover1,72278.1%
9Mercedes 3002,50878.0%
10BMW 3 Series5,85877.9%

Worst

#ModelTestsFirst-time pass
1Volkswagen Polo1,36662.4%
2Saab 9001,59764.3%
3Volvo 2401,13564.9%
4Mazda MX-53,54766.6%
5Toyota MR22,07870.1%
6Austin Mini2,08970.2%
7Land Rover Discovery1,47971.1%
8Volkswagen Golf6,99471.2%
9Peugeot 2053,07471.3%
10Rover Mini5,21671.5%
Great Britain · DVSA MOT tests · 2025

Where cars fail

Share of all tests with at least one failure in each area.

  • Lights and electrics10.6%
  • Suspension9.1%
  • Tyres6.3%
  • Brakes6.3%
  • Visibility (wipers, glass, mirrors)4.3%
  • Body and structure3.3%
  • Emissions and leaks3.1%
  • Steering2.0%
  • Seat belts and airbags1.0%
Lights and electrics · models that fail most for their age
#ModelTests failing hereSame age
1Hyundai I80024.1%8.8%
2Vauxhall Antara27.8%13.9%
3Ssangyong Rodius21.2%8.1%
4Renault Grand Scenic24.6%14.5%
5Peugeot 30730.1%21.0%
6Citroen DS322.7%13.7%
7Peugeot 20727.7%18.9%
8Dacia Duster14.6%5.9%
9Renault Modus28.5%20.2%
10Peugeot E718.0%10.3%
11Chevrolet Captiva24.9%17.3%
12Renault Megane22.3%14.8%
13MG 619.7%12.2%
14Dacia Logan14.7%7.3%
15Ssangyong Korando14.7%7.4%
16Chevrolet Spark23.3%16.1%
17Peugeot Horizon14.7%7.9%
18Land Rover 8816.4%9.7%
19Peugeot Independence16.4%9.9%
20Fiat Punto23.5%17.1%
Suspension · models that fail most for their age
#ModelTests failing hereSame age
1Mitsubishi Space Star28.7%16.0%
2Jeep Patriot27.8%17.1%
3Chrysler Ypsilon21.6%12.8%
4Renault Clio19.5%10.9%
5Chevrolet Aveo24.3%15.9%
6Vauxhall Mokka14.5%6.3%
7Mercedes CLC Class25.0%17.3%
8Mazda 523.3%15.6%
9Vauxhall Adam15.6%8.2%
10Renault Grand Scenic20.3%12.9%
11Chevrolet Trax19.1%11.9%
12Citroen DS419.7%12.6%
13Renault Megane20.1%13.1%
14Fiat Tipo11.1%4.3%
15Suzuki Splash21.1%14.5%
16Chevrolet Kalos24.0%17.5%
17Nissan Pulsar14.1%7.6%
18Suzuki Baleno11.7%5.4%
19Rover 7522.1%15.7%
20Renault Modus23.3%17.1%
Tyres · models that fail most for their age
#ModelTests failing hereSame age
1BMW I412.4%4.8%
2Tesla Model Y11.8%4.8%
3Mercedes EQC Class11.9%4.9%
4Tesla Model X12.4%5.6%
5Mercedes EQB Class11.1%4.5%
6Tesla Model 311.2%5.0%
7Cupra Leon10.3%4.9%
8BMW IX39.7%4.9%
9Ford Grand C-MAX11.3%6.7%
10Audi Q49.4%4.9%
11BMW IX9.2%4.9%
12MG 611.3%7.0%
13BMW 8 Series9.1%4.8%
14Polestar 28.7%4.8%
15Volvo C408.5%4.8%
16BMW X78.7%5.0%
17Mitsubishi Space Star9.5%5.9%
18Volvo V5010.8%7.2%
19Vauxhall Viva9.8%6.3%
20Dacia Jogger8.0%4.6%
Brakes · models that fail most for their age
#ModelTests failing hereSame age
1Hyundai Coupe26.2%11.5%
2Chrysler Grand Voyager19.9%10.5%
3Fiat Seicento21.1%12.2%
4Chrysler 30019.4%11.0%
5Alfa Romeo GTV20.1%11.6%
6Chevrolet Lacetti18.6%11.0%
7Chevrolet Spark16.0%8.5%
8Vauxhall Tigra18.7%11.4%
9Ssangyong Korando11.9%4.7%
10Ssangyong Rodius12.3%5.2%
11Hyundai IX3514.4%7.3%
12Ssangyong Rexton11.9%4.8%
13Chevrolet Kalos18.7%11.7%
14Hyundai I80012.3%5.4%
15Chevrolet Captiva16.0%9.1%
16Hyundai Veloster14.8%7.9%
17Mitsubishi Space Star19.3%12.5%
18Kia Carens13.2%6.6%
19Peugeot E712.2%6.2%
20Chevrolet Matiz16.7%11.0%
Visibility (wipers, glass, mirrors) · models that fail most for their age
#ModelTests failing hereSame age
1Volkswagen FOX13.1%6.4%
2Hyundai Bayon8.8%2.7%
3Peugeot Rifter7.8%2.9%
4Smart City11.0%7.1%
5Dacia Sandero7.2%3.4%
6Renault Clio8.0%4.8%
7Chevrolet Kalos10.1%6.9%
8Hyundai Matrix10.0%6.9%
9Chevrolet Aveo8.8%5.7%
10Dacia Duster6.4%3.3%
11Dacia Logan6.6%3.6%
12Hyundai Getz10.0%7.0%
13Land Rover 887.8%4.9%
14Citroen Spacetourer5.9%3.0%
15Alfa Romeo GT9.6%6.7%
16Chevrolet Spark8.0%5.2%
17Chevrolet Captiva8.3%5.6%
18Renault Arkana5.3%2.7%
19Fiat Seicento9.7%7.1%
20Ford Allied5.7%3.0%
Body and structure · models that fail most for their age
#ModelTests failing hereSame age
1Peugeot Independence13.6%2.7%
2Citroen DS314.7%4.0%
3Nissan Pathfinder16.7%6.6%
4Nissan Terrano18.5%9.0%
5Peugeot Horizon10.2%2.0%
6Mitsubishi Space Star16.9%8.9%
7Peugeot 20714.1%6.4%
8DS DS49.2%1.6%
9Isuzu Trooper16.6%9.1%
10DS DS59.1%2.0%
11DS DS38.5%1.6%
12Peugeot 20087.7%1.4%
13Fiat Bravo13.1%6.8%
14Citroen Xsara14.5%8.3%
15Rover 4515.1%9.1%
16Hyundai Matrix14.1%8.2%
17Citroen DS49.6%3.9%
18Peugeot E78.6%2.9%
19Peugeot 40713.4%7.8%
20Citroen C213.6%8.0%
Emissions and leaks · models that fail most for their age
#ModelTests failing hereSame age
1Peugeot E712.0%3.0%
2Peugeot 10615.0%6.8%
3Chevrolet Orlando10.3%3.9%
4Volkswagen FOX11.5%5.6%
5Mazda RX-812.2%6.5%
6Citroen Saxo12.6%6.8%
7Volkswagen Lupo12.3%6.9%
8Austin Mini9.5%4.2%
9Fiat Punto10.1%4.9%
10Mazda 59.9%5.0%
11Toyota Previa11.5%6.6%
12MG MGF11.7%6.8%
13Chevrolet Cruze8.7%4.0%
14Fiat Bravo10.2%5.5%
15Toyota Celica11.4%6.8%
16Hyundai Coupe10.9%6.4%
17Rover Mini10.4%6.1%
18Vauxhall Zafira8.2%4.1%
19Peugeot 2086.4%2.3%
20Peugeot RCZ7.5%3.8%
Steering · models that fail most for their age
#ModelTests failing hereSame age
1Ssangyong Rodius9.3%1.6%
2Hyundai Veloster10.4%2.9%
3Renault Espace10.8%3.6%
4Citroen C-Crosser10.4%3.5%
5Peugeot 400710.2%3.4%
6Vauxhall Adam8.6%1.9%
7Renault Grand Espace10.2%3.5%
8Jeep Renegade7.9%1.3%
9Chevrolet Aveo8.9%3.2%
10Chevrolet Kalos9.1%3.6%
11Mitsubishi Delica8.4%3.2%
12Mitsubishi Space Star9.2%4.1%
13Kia Venga7.2%2.2%
14Kia Soul7.2%2.2%
15Nissan Qashqai6.5%1.8%
16Renault Grand Scenic7.4%2.7%
17Renault Megane7.4%2.8%
18Chevrolet Trax7.2%2.7%
19Ssangyong Rexton5.8%1.4%
20Renault Scenic7.3%3.0%
Seat belts and airbags · models that fail most for their age
#ModelTests failing hereSame age
1Citroen Xsara7.6%2.5%
2Chevrolet Lacetti7.1%2.1%
3Nissan Terrano7.5%3.0%
4Daihatsu Fourtrak6.8%2.8%
5Ssangyong Rodius4.4%0.6%
6Alfa Romeo GT5.9%2.3%
7Hyundai Matrix6.1%2.5%
8Chevrolet Kalos5.4%2.5%
9Alfa Romeo 1565.8%3.0%
10MG ZT5.8%3.0%
11MG GS3.0%0.5%
12Nissan Primera5.3%2.9%
13Rover 755.3%3.0%
14Chevrolet Captiva3.7%1.4%
15Jeep Patriot4.0%1.7%
16Alfa Romeo 1474.8%2.5%
17Nissan Almera5.2%3.0%
18Alfa Romeo GTV5.1%3.0%
19SEAT Tarraco2.3%0.4%
20Volvo 2403.6%1.7%
Great Britain · DVSA MOT tests · 2025

Most common failures

FailureTests
Coil spring: fractured or broken Suspension2.4%
Position lamp: not working Lights and electrics2.4%
Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres2.2%
Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility (wipers, glass, mirrors)1.9%
Stop lamp: not working Lights and electrics1.9%
Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes1.8%
Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn Suspension1.7%
Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction Emissions and leaks1.5%
Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn Suspension1.4%
Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid Visibility (wipers, glass, mirrors)1.4%
Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres1.4%
Headlamp: not working on dipped beam Lights and electrics1.4%
Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Body and structure1.4%
Condition: has ply or cords exposed Tyres1.3%
Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lights and electrics1.3%
Great Britain · DVSA MOT tests · 2025

Most common advisories

AdvisoryTests
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge18.0%
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened9.0%
Condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing8.8%
Brake pads: wearing thin7.7%
Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement6.3%
Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive5.0%
Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material3.7%
Coil spring: corroded3.5%
Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil3.1%
Registration plates: deteriorated but not likely to be misread2.5%
Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened2.5%
Brake discs: worn, but not excessively2.5%
Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases2.0%
Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt1.9%
Ball joint: ball joint has slight play1.9%
Great Britain · DVSA MOT tests · 2025

First-time pass rate by age

  • 3-4 years87.4%3,550,358 tests
  • 5-9 years79.1%11,919,376 tests
  • 10-14 years65.7%9,434,130 tests
  • 15-19 years57.6%4,668,055 tests
  • 20-29 years59.6%1,542,135 tests
  • 30-39 years71.3%153,803 tests
  • 40+ years82.0%37,743 tests

Cars over 40 are mostly exempt from the MOT, so the oldest groups are the owners who choose to test, which is why their pass rate rises again.

UK figures to the end of June 2026, and to the end of 2025 for year built and engine size. Updated 9 November 2026.

Figures cover the United Kingdom. Quarterly history before 2014 Q3 covers Great Britain only, because the UK figures start then; Northern Ireland adds a few percent from that point. SORN (off-road) counts are only available from the end of 2007. Older vehicles often have no model recorded by DVLA, so counts for classic models are likely to be low.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: Department for Transport and DVLA, Vehicle licensing statistics.

MOT figures: initial MOT tests in Great Britain during 2025. Cars under 3 years old don't need an MOT, and most cars over 40 are exempt, so older models are represented by the owners who choose to test. MOT records can't separate car and van versions of the same model.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, anonymised MOT tests and results.