MOT reliability rankings
Best used cars by MOT failure rate
These high-confidence models have the lowest MOT failure rates in MOTIntel's used-car data. Treat the list as a shortlist, then check the exact car's MOT history before buying. This page includes 40 models and 511,578 MOT tests.
Raw failure rates reflect each model's age and mileage mix in the tested fleet — many models here are recent launches with young fleets. For a like-for-like view, use the same-age comparisons on each model page.
| # | Model | MOT failure rate | Tests | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BMW R1250 | 1.8% | 7,307 tests | 6,812 vehicles |
| 2 | BMW R1200 | 2.9% | 10,737 tests | 10,188 vehicles |
| 3 | Lexus Ux | 3.3% | 7,858 tests | 7,212 vehicles |
| 4 | Levc Tx | 3.4% | 8,912 tests | 4,853 vehicles |
| 5 | Honda Crf | 3.6% | 7,348 tests | 6,887 vehicles |
| 6 | BMW R 1200 | 3.6% | 6,930 tests | 6,524 vehicles |
| 7 | BMW S 1000 | 3.7% | 9,099 tests | 8,568 vehicles |
| 8 | Triumph Street | 3.7% | 5,173 tests | 4,792 vehicles |
| 9 | Triumph Bonneville | 4.2% | 18,868 tests | 17,669 vehicles |
| 10 | BMW R Series | 4.2% | 11,039 tests | 10,362 vehicles |
| 11 | Ford Puma St Line Mhev | 4.5% | 5,672 tests | 5,283 vehicles |
| 12 | Lexus Rx | 4.8% | 14,080 tests | 12,985 vehicles |
| 13 | Honda Cb | 4.9% | 8,637 tests | 8,019 vehicles |
| 14 | Volkswagen Polo Match Tsi | 5.0% | 7,782 tests | 7,215 vehicles |
| 15 | Ford Puma St Line X Mhev | 5.2% | 6,647 tests | 6,063 vehicles |
| 16 | Ford Puma St Line X First Ed Mhev | 5.2% | 5,535 tests | 4,881 vehicles |
| 17 | Lexus Nx | 5.3% | 26,192 tests | 23,618 vehicles |
| 18 | Triumph Tiger | 5.3% | 17,848 tests | 16,684 vehicles |
| 19 | Fiat Swift | 5.7% | 6,909 tests | 6,195 vehicles |
| 20 | Volkswagen Golf Match Edition Tsi Evo | 6.0% | 9,030 tests | 7,831 vehicles |
| 21 | Fiat Auto Trail | 6.0% | 10,000 tests | 8,926 vehicles |
| 22 | Volkswagen Golf Match Edition Tsi Evo S A | 6.1% | 5,158 tests | 4,542 vehicles |
| 23 | Jaguar I Pace | 6.2% | 13,735 tests | 12,180 vehicles |
| 24 | BMW K Series | 6.2% | 5,246 tests | 4,898 vehicles |
| 25 | Honda Nc | 6.2% | 6,291 tests | 5,755 vehicles |
| 26 | Toyota Corolla Icon Tech Hev Cvt | 6.2% | 8,298 tests | 6,944 vehicles |
| 27 | Porsche Macan | 6.3% | 28,509 tests | 25,528 vehicles |
| 28 | Yamaha Yzf R1 | 6.3% | 7,086 tests | 6,557 vehicles |
| 29 | Volkswagen T Roc | 6.4% | 54,018 tests | 48,256 vehicles |
| 30 | Triumph Speed Triple | 6.6% | 5,597 tests | 5,088 vehicles |
| 31 | Honda Cbr900rr | 6.6% | 5,314 tests | 4,930 vehicles |
| 32 | Nissan Juke N Connecta Dig T | 6.6% | 5,824 tests | 5,072 vehicles |
| 33 | Mercedes-Benz Glc 300 Amg Line Prem D 4m A | 6.7% | 6,164 tests | 5,490 vehicles |
| 34 | Volkswagen Golf Life Tsi | 6.8% | 5,896 tests | 5,336 vehicles |
| 35 | MG Zs Exclusive Ev | 6.8% | 5,920 tests | 5,189 vehicles |
| 36 | Mercedes-Benz B | 6.9% | 7,116 tests | 6,257 vehicles |
| 37 | Audi Q2 | 7.0% | 62,312 tests | 55,656 vehicles |
| 38 | Skoda Karoq | 7.0% | 42,020 tests | 37,797 vehicles |
| 39 | Yamaha Mt | 7.0% | 11,046 tests | 10,153 vehicles |
| 40 | Jaguar F Type | 7.1% | 14,425 tests | 12,651 vehicles |