Cars with the highest UK MOT outright fail rate

01

Mitsubishi Space Star

2,861 tests · 90,006 avg mi · 57.0% pass

37.0%

37.0% of Space Star tests result in an outright failure, against a fleet average mileage of 90k. 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 4.6% — 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.

02

Daewoo Matiz

1,838 tests · 57,123 avg mi · 57.6% pass

36.0%

36.0% of Matiz tests result in an outright failure, against a fleet average mileage of 57k. 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 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

Dodge Caliber

1,770 tests · 95,588 avg mi · 57.7% pass

34.8%

34.8% of Caliber tests result in an outright failure, against a fleet average mileage of 96k. 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 6.3% — 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.

04

Mazda Mpv

1,374 tests · 142,668 avg mi · 58.5% pass

34.5%

34.5% of Mpv tests result in an outright failure, against a fleet average mileage of 143k. 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 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.

05

Citroen C15

3,039 tests · 97,308 avg mi · 60.2% pass

34.3%

34.3% of C15 tests result in an outright failure, against a fleet average mileage of 97k. 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 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.

06

Kia Cerato

1,470 tests · 88,409 avg mi · 60.7% pass

33.8%

33.8% of Cerato tests result in an outright failure, against a fleet average mileage of 88k. The pattern is driven by a defective headlamp lens 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 4.9% — 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.

07

Chevrolet Kalos

4,779 tests · 68,190 avg mi · 59.5% pass

33.7%

33.7% of Kalos tests result in an outright failure, against a fleet average mileage of 68k. 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 5.9% — 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.

08

Chrysler Jeep Patriot

1,298 tests · 106,517 avg mi · 60.3% pass

33.6%

33.6% of Patriot tests result in an outright failure, against a fleet average mileage of 107k. The pattern is driven by worn suspension bushes 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 4.9% — 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.

09

Chevrolet Lacetti

4,042 tests · 77,496 avg mi · 59.7% pass

33.5%

33.5% of Lacetti tests result in an outright failure, against a fleet average mileage of 77k. 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 5.4% — 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.

10

Citroen C8

1,863 tests · 118,341 avg mi · 61.0% pass

33.1%

33.1% of C8 tests result in an outright failure, against a fleet average mileage of 118k. The pattern is driven by a split CV-joint boot 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 4.8% — 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.

11

Fiat Multipla

1,546 tests · 95,306 avg mi · 60.7% pass

33.0%

33.0% of Multipla tests result in an outright failure, against a fleet average mileage of 95k. The pattern is driven by worn suspension bushes 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.

12

Nissan Cabstar

20,515 tests · 91,710 avg mi · 61.7% pass

32.8%

32.8% of Cabstar tests result in an outright failure, against a fleet average mileage of 92k. 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 4.2% — 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.

13

Ford Freda

1,716 tests · 142,691 avg mi · 62.2% pass

32.6%

32.6% of Freda tests result in an outright failure, against a fleet average mileage of 143k. 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 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.

14

Mitsubishi Carisma

1,533 tests · 107,125 avg mi · 61.8% pass

32.4%

32.4% of Carisma tests result in an outright failure, against a fleet average mileage of 107k. The pattern is driven by a torn suspension dust cover 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.

15

Talbot Express 1300 D

1,583 tests · 81,576 avg mi · 62.8% pass

32.3%

32.3% of Express 1300 D tests result in an outright failure, against a fleet average mileage of 82k. The pattern is driven by a split CV-joint boot and a missing CV-joint boot — two failure types that tend to require workshop attention rather than a quick on-day fix. Pass-after-rectification sits at 3.4% — 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.

16

Peugeot 807

2,118 tests · 121,015 avg mi · 60.7% pass

32.1%

32.1% of 807 tests result in an outright failure, against a fleet average mileage of 121k. The pattern is driven by a weak handbrake 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 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.

17

Chevrolet Matiz

19,600 tests · 57,480 avg mi · 61.2% pass

32.1%

32.1% of Matiz tests result in an outright failure, against a fleet average mileage of 57k. The pattern is driven by a defective headlamp lens 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 5.9% — 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.

18

Suzuki Liana

2,313 tests · 87,716 avg mi · 61.8% pass

32.0%

32.0% of Liana tests result in an outright failure, against a fleet average mileage of 88k. The pattern is driven by a defective headlamp lens 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 5.4% — 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.

19

Fiat Sedici

2,256 tests · 99,516 avg mi · 62.3% pass

31.6%

31.6% of Sedici tests result in an outright failure, against a fleet average mileage of 100k. The pattern is driven by a corroded brake pipe 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 4.9% — 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.

20

Citroen Xsara

52,137 tests · 105,564 avg mi · 61.5% pass

31.5%

31.5% of Xsara tests result in an outright failure, against a fleet average mileage of 106k. The pattern is driven by a number-plate lamp out and The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (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 6.3% — 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.

21

Peugeot 307

60,060 tests · 104,461 avg mi · 61.0% pass

31.4%

31.4% of 307 tests result in an outright failure, against a fleet average mileage of 104k. 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 6.7% — 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.

22

Nissan Primastar

20,001 tests · 143,048 avg mi · 61.9% pass

31.3%

31.3% of Primastar tests result in an outright failure, against a fleet average mileage of 143k. 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 5.8% — 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.

23

Talbot Express

13,120 tests · 82,523 avg mi · 62.1% pass

31.3%

31.3% 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 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.

24

Chevrolet Aveo

16,728 tests · 72,350 avg mi · 61.8% pass

31.3%

31.3% of Aveo tests result in an outright failure, against a fleet average mileage of 72k. 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 6.0% — 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.

25

Fiat Seicento

2,717 tests · 58,002 avg mi · 62.4% pass

31.3%

31.3% of Seicento tests result in an outright failure, against a fleet average mileage of 58k. 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.

26

Nissan Interstar

1,762 tests · 138,699 avg mi · 62.0% pass

31.2%

31.2% of Interstar tests result in an outright failure, against a fleet average mileage of 139k. The pattern is driven by a split CV-joint boot 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 5.7% — 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.

27

Fiat Stilo

1,464 tests · 97,106 avg mi · 62.5% pass

31.1%

31.1% of Stilo tests result in an outright failure, against a fleet average mileage of 97k. The pattern is driven by a split CV-joint boot and headlamp aim out of spec — two failure types that tend to require workshop attention rather than a quick on-day fix. Pass-after-rectification sits at 5.4% — 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.

28

Fiat Bravo

10,165 tests · 98,623 avg mi · 62.8% pass

31.1%

31.1% of Bravo tests result in an outright failure, against a fleet average mileage of 99k. The pattern is driven by a defective headlamp lens and a broken or weak spring — two failure types that tend to require workshop attention rather than a quick on-day fix. Owner-flagged: 'Sport' versions built before September 2007 come with tyrefit puncture repair kit.…

29

Ldv Maxus

9,499 tests · 115,732 avg mi · 62.2% pass

30.8%

30.8% of Maxus tests result in an outright failure, against a fleet average mileage of 116k. The pattern is driven by a corroded brake pipe 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 5.4% — 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.

30

Hyundai Accent

3,523 tests · 77,330 avg mi · 63.4% pass

30.8%

30.8% of Accent tests result in an outright failure, against a fleet average mileage of 77k. The pattern is driven by a split CV-joint boot 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 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.