UK DVSA MOT Reliability Database
UK Used Car Reliability & Buying Guides
Data-backed research across hundreds of millions of UK MOT records. Find out which cars are truly reliable, common failure points, and what to check before buying.
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Browse by Manufacturer
Select a make to view reliability scores and model comparisons.
Audi
2 models81.5% pass
BMW
3 models80.5% pass
Ford
3 models78.2% pass
Honda
1 models86.4% pass
Hyundai
1 models82.5% pass
Kia
1 models83.4% pass
Land Rover
1 models73.1% pass
Mazda
2 models83.4% pass
Mercedes-Benz
2 models79.8% pass
MINI
1 models80.5% pass
Nissan
2 models76.2% pass
Peugeot
2 models78.3% pass
Renault
2 models77% pass
SEAT
2 models80.6% pass
Skoda
2 models82.5% pass
Toyota
3 models87% pass
Vauxhall
2 models74.7% pass
Volkswagen
3 models81.8% pass
Volvo
2 models83.5% pass
Most Researched UK Cars
In-depth reliability analyses for Britain's most popular used vehicles.
Ford
Fiesta
74/100
MOT Pass Rate:78.4%
Best Years:2018–2021
Tests Analyzed:1,420,500
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Ford
Focus
73/100
MOT Pass Rate:77.1%
Best Years:2019–2022
Tests Analyzed:1,184,000
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Ford
Kuga
76/100
MOT Pass Rate:79.2%
Best Years:2018–2021
Tests Analyzed:462,000
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Volkswagen
Golf
82/100
MOT Pass Rate:81.3%
Best Years:2016–2020
Tests Analyzed:1,290,000
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Volkswagen
Polo
81/100
MOT Pass Rate:80.9%
Best Years:2017–2021
Tests Analyzed:765,000
Low RiskView Guide →
Volkswagen
Tiguan
84/100
MOT Pass Rate:83.1%
Best Years:2017–2022
Tests Analyzed:498,000
Low RiskView Guide →
BMW
3 Series
78/100
MOT Pass Rate:80%
Best Years:2017–2021
Tests Analyzed:890,000
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BMW
1 Series
77/100
MOT Pass Rate:79.2%
Best Years:2017–2021
Tests Analyzed:654,000
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BMW
5 Series
83/100
MOT Pass Rate:82.4%
Best Years:2018–2022
Tests Analyzed:512,000
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Audi
A3
81/100
MOT Pass Rate:81.8%
Best Years:2016–2020
Tests Analyzed:620,000
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Audi
A4
79/100
MOT Pass Rate:81.2%
Best Years:2017–2021
Tests Analyzed:530,000
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Mercedes-Benz
A-Class
78/100
MOT Pass Rate:80.1%
Best Years:2018–2022
Tests Analyzed:580,000
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Mercedes-Benz
C-Class
76/100
MOT Pass Rate:79.5%
Best Years:2017–2021
Tests Analyzed:640,000
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Nissan
Qashqai
68/100
MOT Pass Rate:76.5%
Best Years:2018–2022
Tests Analyzed:1,040,000
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Nissan
Juke
66/100
MOT Pass Rate:75.8%
Best Years:2019–2023
Tests Analyzed:610,000
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Vauxhall
Corsa
67/100
MOT Pass Rate:74.2%
Best Years:2019–2023
Tests Analyzed:1,250,000
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Vauxhall
Astra
69/100
MOT Pass Rate:75.1%
Best Years:2018–2021
Tests Analyzed:880,000
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Toyota
Yaris
92/100
MOT Pass Rate:85.8%
Best Years:2016–2022
Tests Analyzed:690,000
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Toyota
Corolla
94/100
MOT Pass Rate:88.2%
Best Years:2019–2023
Tests Analyzed:280,000
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Toyota
RAV4
91/100
MOT Pass Rate:86.9%
Best Years:2018–2023
Tests Analyzed:340,000
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Hyundai
Tucson
83/100
MOT Pass Rate:82.5%
Best Years:2018–2022
Tests Analyzed:420,000
Low RiskView Guide →
Kia
Sportage
85/100
MOT Pass Rate:83.4%
Best Years:2018–2023
Tests Analyzed:590,000
Low RiskView Guide →
Honda
Civic
90/100
MOT Pass Rate:86.4%
Best Years:2017–2022
Tests Analyzed:540,000
Low RiskView Guide →
Land Rover
Range Rover Evoque
61/100
MOT Pass Rate:73.1%
Best Years:2019–2023
Tests Analyzed:410,000
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MINI
Hatch
79/100
MOT Pass Rate:80.5%
Best Years:2016–2022
Tests Analyzed:670,000
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Skoda
Octavia
86/100
MOT Pass Rate:83.2%
Best Years:2017–2022
Tests Analyzed:510,000
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Skoda
Fabia
83/100
MOT Pass Rate:81.7%
Best Years:2017–2022
Tests Analyzed:430,000
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SEAT
Leon
82/100
MOT Pass Rate:81.4%
Best Years:2016–2020
Tests Analyzed:480,000
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SEAT
Ibiza
78/100
MOT Pass Rate:79.8%
Best Years:2018–2022
Tests Analyzed:410,000
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Volvo
XC60
85/100
MOT Pass Rate:84.1%
Best Years:2018–2022
Tests Analyzed:360,000
Low RiskView Guide →
Volvo
V40
83/100
MOT Pass Rate:82.9%
Best Years:2016–2019
Tests Analyzed:320,000
Low RiskView Guide →
Mazda
CX-5
79/100
MOT Pass Rate:82%
Best Years:2018–2023
Tests Analyzed:295,000
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Mazda
Mazda 3
88/100
MOT Pass Rate:84.8%
Best Years:2017–2023
Tests Analyzed:240,000
Low RiskView Guide →
Renault
Clio
71/100
MOT Pass Rate:76.8%
Best Years:2019–2023
Tests Analyzed:590,000
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Renault
Captur
73/100
MOT Pass Rate:77.2%
Best Years:2019–2023
Tests Analyzed:450,000
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Peugeot
208
70/100
MOT Pass Rate:76.4%
Best Years:2019–2023
Tests Analyzed:510,000
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Peugeot
3008
78/100
MOT Pass Rate:80.2%
Best Years:2018–2022
Tests Analyzed:380,000
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