Cars with the highest UK MOT outright fail rate

34.0% of 807 tests result in an outright failure, against a fleet average mileage of 119k. The pattern is driven by a number-plate lamp out and a weak handbrake — two failure types that tend to require workshop attention rather than a quick on-day fix. Pass-after-rectification sits at 6.1% — compare that to the fail rate and you can see most of these cars leave the station with a VT30, not a pat on the back.

33.9% of Space Star tests result in an outright failure, against a fleet average mileage of 88k. The pattern is driven by The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired and a torn suspension dust cover — two failure types that tend to require workshop attention rather than a quick on-day fix. Pass-after-rectification sits at 5.2% — compare that to the fail rate and you can see most of these cars leave the station with a VT30, not a pat on the back.

03

Citroen C8

1,815 tests · 115,620 avg mi · 59.8% pass

33.8%

33.8% of C8 tests result in an outright failure, against a fleet average mileage of 116k. The pattern is driven by a weak handbrake and a number-plate lamp out — two failure types that tend to require workshop attention rather than a quick on-day fix. Pass-after-rectification sits at 5.5% — compare that to the fail rate and you can see most of these cars leave the station with a VT30, not a pat on the back.

33.6% of Stilo tests result in an outright failure, against a fleet average mileage of 92k. The pattern is driven by a broken or weak spring and worn suspension bushes — two failure types that tend to require workshop attention rather than a quick on-day fix. Pass-after-rectification sits at 4.4% — compare that to the fail rate and you can see most of these cars leave the station with a VT30, not a pat on the back.

05

Citroen C15

1,524 tests · 96,163 avg mi · 60.6% pass

33.5%

33.5% of C15 tests result in an outright failure, against a fleet average mileage of 96k. The pattern is driven by The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired and a split CV-joint boot — two failure types that tend to require workshop attention rather than a quick on-day fix. Pass-after-rectification sits at 4.8% — compare that to the fail rate and you can see most of these cars leave the station with a VT30, not a pat on the back.

06

Nissan Cabstar

14,369 tests · 88,358 avg mi · 61.4% pass

33.3%

33.3% of Cabstar tests result in an outright failure, against a fleet average mileage of 88k. The pattern is driven by windscreen damage and a weak handbrake — two failure types that tend to require workshop attention rather than a quick on-day fix. Pass-after-rectification sits at 4.1% — compare that to the fail rate and you can see most of these cars leave the station with a VT30, not a pat on the back.

07

Daewoo Matiz

1,693 tests · 55,118 avg mi · 59.5% pass

33.3%

33.3% of Matiz tests result in an outright failure, against a fleet average mileage of 55k. The pattern is driven by The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired and a defective headlamp lens — two failure types that tend to require workshop attention rather than a quick on-day fix. Pass-after-rectification sits at 6.1% — compare that to the fail rate and you can see most of these cars leave the station with a VT30, not a pat on the back.

33.0% of Patriot tests result in an outright failure, against a fleet average mileage of 102k. The pattern is driven by worn suspension bushes and worn suspension bushes — two failure types that tend to require workshop attention rather than a quick on-day fix. Pass-after-rectification sits at 5.6% — compare that to the fail rate and you can see most of these cars leave the station with a VT30, not a pat on the back.

09

Chevrolet Kalos

4,426 tests · 66,724 avg mi · 60.9% pass

32.6%

32.6% of Kalos tests result in an outright failure, against a fleet average mileage of 67k. The pattern is driven by a defective headlamp lens and The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired — two failure types that tend to require workshop attention rather than a quick on-day fix. Pass-after-rectification sits at 5.6% — compare that to the fail rate and you can see most of these cars leave the station with a VT30, not a pat on the back.

10

Dodge Caliber

1,588 tests · 93,965 avg mi · 58.4% pass

32.6%

32.6% of Caliber tests result in an outright failure, against a fleet average mileage of 94k. The pattern is driven by worn suspension bushes and a lamp out — two failure types that tend to require workshop attention rather than a quick on-day fix. Pass-after-rectification sits at 6.9% — compare that to the fail rate and you can see most of these cars leave the station with a VT30, not a pat on the back.

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Chevrolet Lacetti

3,721 tests · 75,789 avg mi · 60.4% pass

32.3%

32.3% of Lacetti tests result in an outright failure, against a fleet average mileage of 76k. The pattern is driven by The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired and a number-plate lamp out — two failure types that tend to require workshop attention rather than a quick on-day fix. Pass-after-rectification sits at 6.5% — compare that to the fail rate and you can see most of these cars leave the station with a VT30, not a pat on the back.

31.9% of Convoy tests result in an outright failure, against a fleet average mileage of 91k. The pattern is driven by The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired and a number-plate lamp out — two failure types that tend to require workshop attention rather than a quick on-day fix. Pass-after-rectification sits at 4.7% — compare that to the fail rate and you can see most of these cars leave the station with a VT30, not a pat on the back.

13

Nissan Primastar

15,714 tests · 140,234 avg mi · 61.7% pass

31.8%

31.8% of Primastar tests result in an outright failure, against a fleet average mileage of 140k. The pattern is driven by a worn steering ball joint and windscreen damage — two failure types that tend to require workshop attention rather than a quick on-day fix. Pass-after-rectification sits at 5.5% — compare that to the fail rate and you can see most of these cars leave the station with a VT30, not a pat on the back.

31.8% of Multipla tests result in an outright failure, against a fleet average mileage of 96k. The pattern is driven by worn suspension bushes and a split CV-joint boot — two failure types that tend to require workshop attention rather than a quick on-day fix. Pass-after-rectification sits at 4.0% — compare that to the fail rate and you can see most of these cars leave the station with a VT30, not a pat on the back.

31.8% of Cerato tests result in an outright failure, against a fleet average mileage of 86k. The pattern is driven by a number-plate lamp out and The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired — two failure types that tend to require workshop attention rather than a quick on-day fix. Pass-after-rectification sits at 4.7% — compare that to the fail rate and you can see most of these cars leave the station with a VT30, not a pat on the back.

31.5% of Express tests result in an outright failure, against a fleet average mileage of 83k. The pattern is driven by a split CV-joint boot and The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired — two failure types that tend to require workshop attention rather than a quick on-day fix. Pass-after-rectification sits at 4.5% — compare that to the fail rate and you can see most of these cars leave the station with a VT30, not a pat on the back.

17

Alfa Romeo GT

2,682 tests · 101,478 avg mi · 63.4% pass

31.5%

31.5% of GT tests result in an outright failure, against a fleet average mileage of 101k. The pattern is driven by The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired and worn suspension bushes — two failure types that tend to require workshop attention rather than a quick on-day fix. Pass-after-rectification sits at 3.9% — compare that to the fail rate and you can see most of these cars leave the station with a VT30, not a pat on the back.

31.4% of Carisma tests result in an outright failure, against a fleet average mileage of 105k. The pattern is driven by a defective headlamp lens and a torn suspension dust cover — two failure types that tend to require workshop attention rather than a quick on-day fix. Pass-after-rectification sits at 4.0% — compare that to the fail rate and you can see most of these cars leave the station with a VT30, not a pat on the back.

19

Fiat Bravo

8,931 tests · 96,059 avg mi · 63.2% pass

31.2%

31.2% of Bravo tests result in an outright failure, against a fleet average mileage of 96k. The pattern is driven by a broken or weak spring and a defective headlamp lens — two failure types that tend to require workshop attention rather than a quick on-day fix. Pass-after-rectification sits at 4.8% — compare that to the fail rate and you can see most of these cars leave the station with a VT30, not a pat on the back.

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Hyundai Coupe

9,831 tests · 88,966 avg mi · 63.0% pass

31.1%

31.1% of Coupe tests result in an outright failure, against a fleet average mileage of 89k. The pattern is driven by a weak handbrake and a number-plate lamp out — two failure types that tend to require workshop attention rather than a quick on-day fix. Pass-after-rectification sits at 4.8% — compare that to the fail rate and you can see most of these cars leave the station with a VT30, not a pat on the back.

31.1% of Seicento tests result in an outright failure, against a fleet average mileage of 59k. The pattern is driven by headlamp aim out of spec and The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired — two failure types that tend to require workshop attention rather than a quick on-day fix. Pass-after-rectification sits at 4.2% — compare that to the fail rate and you can see most of these cars leave the station with a VT30, not a pat on the back.

31.1% of Savvy tests result in an outright failure, against a fleet average mileage of 55k. The pattern is driven by headlamp aim out of spec and a binding brake — two failure types that tend to require workshop attention rather than a quick on-day fix. Pass-after-rectification sits at 5.0% — compare that to the fail rate and you can see most of these cars leave the station with a VT30, not a pat on the back.

31.0% of Freda tests result in an outright failure, against a fleet average mileage of 141k. The pattern is driven by The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired and structural corrosion — two failure types that tend to require workshop attention rather than a quick on-day fix. Pass-after-rectification sits at 3.9% — compare that to the fail rate and you can see most of these cars leave the station with a VT30, not a pat on the back.

30.9% of Interstar tests result in an outright failure, against a fleet average mileage of 139k. The pattern is driven by a number-plate lamp out and windscreen damage — two failure types that tend to require workshop attention rather than a quick on-day fix. Pass-after-rectification sits at 5.2% — compare that to the fail rate and you can see most of these cars leave the station with a VT30, not a pat on the back.

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Mazda Bongo

12,934 tests · 133,382 avg mi · 64.1% pass

30.8%

30.8% of Bongo tests result in an outright failure, against a fleet average mileage of 133k. The pattern is driven by The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired and a defective headlamp lens — two failure types that tend to require workshop attention rather than a quick on-day fix. Pass-after-rectification sits at 4.1% — compare that to the fail rate and you can see most of these cars leave the station with a VT30, not a pat on the back.

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Chevrolet Aveo

13,906 tests · 69,765 avg mi · 62.8% pass

30.8%

30.8% of Aveo tests result in an outright failure, against a fleet average mileage of 70k. The pattern is driven by a number-plate lamp out and worn suspension bushes — two failure types that tend to require workshop attention rather than a quick on-day fix. Pass-after-rectification sits at 5.8% — compare that to the fail rate and you can see most of these cars leave the station with a VT30, not a pat on the back.

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Peugeot 307

53,568 tests · 103,116 avg mi · 61.4% pass

30.6%

30.6% of 307 tests result in an outright failure, against a fleet average mileage of 103k. The pattern is driven by a number-plate lamp out and a defective headlamp lens — two failure types that tend to require workshop attention rather than a quick on-day fix. Pass-after-rectification sits at 7.2% — compare that to the fail rate and you can see most of these cars leave the station with a VT30, not a pat on the back.

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Daihatsu Hijet

1,176 tests · 64,196 avg mi · 64.1% pass

30.6%

30.6% of Hijet tests result in an outright failure, against a fleet average mileage of 64k. The pattern is driven by a defective headlamp lens and The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired — two failure types that tend to require workshop attention rather than a quick on-day fix. Pass-after-rectification sits at 3.7% — compare that to the fail rate and you can see most of these cars leave the station with a VT30, not a pat on the back.

30.6% of Maxus tests result in an outright failure, against a fleet average mileage of 115k. The pattern is driven by a corroded brake pipe and a split CV-joint boot — two failure types that tend to require workshop attention rather than a quick on-day fix. Pass-after-rectification sits at 5.6% — compare that to the fail rate and you can see most of these cars leave the station with a VT30, not a pat on the back.

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Vauxhall Tigra

11,464 tests · 76,314 avg mi · 64.2% pass

30.5%

30.5% of Tigra tests result in an outright failure, against a fleet average mileage of 76k. The pattern is driven by a broken or weak spring and a weak handbrake — two failure types that tend to require workshop attention rather than a quick on-day fix. Pass-after-rectification sits at 4.7% — compare that to the fail rate and you can see most of these cars leave the station with a VT30, not a pat on the back.