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MOT reliability rankings

Used car reliability by MOT data

These rankings use high-confidence Motintel model reports only: 272 models and 35,487,292 UK MOT tests. Lower failure rates are better, but the exact car's MOT history still matters most.

Sources used: DVSA MOT tests and official recall records. Report index generated 2026-05-09.

Which used cars look most reliable?

Lexus Nx leads this high-confidence list at 5.3% MOT failure rate.

Which used cars need more caution?

Peugeot 307 has the highest failure rate in this high-confidence list at 30.6%.

Most reliable used cars in MOT data

#ModelMOT failure rateTestsVehicles
1 Lexus Nx 5.3% 26,192 tests 23,618 vehicles
2 Porsche Macan 6.3% 28,509 tests 25,528 vehicles
3 Volkswagen T Roc 6.4% 54,018 tests 48,256 vehicles
4 Audi Q2 7.0% 62,312 tests 55,656 vehicles
5 Skoda Karoq 7.0% 42,020 tests 37,797 vehicles
6 Hyundai Kona 7.1% 22,055 tests 19,355 vehicles
7 KIA Stonic 7.4% 20,583 tests 18,304 vehicles
8 Volvo Xc40 7.7% 42,006 tests 36,894 vehicles
9 Toyota C Hr 7.8% 72,246 tests 62,310 vehicles
10 Suzuki Celerio 7.9% 30,094 tests 27,119 vehicles
11 SEAT Ateca 8.0% 40,296 tests 35,478 vehicles
12 Skoda Kodiaq 8.2% 32,519 tests 29,202 vehicles

Models with the highest MOT failure rates

Use this as a caution list, not a blacklist. A well-maintained individual car can still be a good buy.

#ModelMOT failure rateTestsVehicles
1 Peugeot 307 30.6% 53,568 tests 38,098 vehicles
2 Citroen Xsara 30.4% 46,898 tests 33,506 vehicles
3 Ford Focus C Max 29.5% 25,159 tests 18,032 vehicles
4 Peugeot 206 28.8% 77,695 tests 55,953 vehicles
5 Vauxhall Vectra 28.8% 52,400 tests 37,428 vehicles
6 Peugeot 207 28.7% 215,706 tests 152,687 vehicles
7 Jaguar X Type 28.5% 39,279 tests 28,882 vehicles
8 Volvo V50 28.5% 46,001 tests 32,528 vehicles
9 Volkswagen Fox 28.5% 38,598 tests 27,365 vehicles
10 Renault Megane 28.3% 157,610 tests 111,621 vehicles
11 Renault Grand Scenic 28.2% 33,255 tests 23,538 vehicles
12 Renault Kangoo 28.1% 78,950 tests 55,346 vehicles