Which used cars look most reliable in MOT data?

Lexus Nx has the lowest MOT failure rate among high-confidence MOTIntel model reports at 5.3%.

How should I use MOT reliability data before buying?

Use the model failure rate as a starting point, then check the exact car's MOT history, mileage, recall status, and repeat advisories.

MOT reliability rankings

Used car reliability by MOT data

These rankings use high-confidence MOTIntel model reports only: 279 models and 36,708,697 UK MOT tests. Lower failure rates are better, but the exact car's MOT history still matters most.

Raw failure rates reflect each model's age and mileage mix in the tested fleet — newer models naturally fail less. For a like-for-like view, use the same-age comparisons on each model page.

Built from DVSA MOT tests carried out in calendar year 2023 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

#	Model	MOT failure rate	Tests	Vehicles
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.

#	Model	MOT failure rate	Tests	Vehicles
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