Compare two cars on their MOT record
228 head-to-head comparisons covering 96 models in 12 classes of car, each one built from both cars' full MOT record rather than a road test. Every pairing sets two rivals side by side on fail rate, sample size and the defect categories where their records diverge — the widest gap in the set is 16.7 percentage points, the narrowest 2.0.
228
Comparisons
96
Models covered
18.9%
National fail rate
Each comparison uses every MOT test recorded for both models across the 2021–2025 dataset — 195,394,211 tests in total — and only pairs cars of the same class, so a supermini is never scored against a large SUV. The fail rate for all cars nationally is 18.9%: anything below that is a better-than-average MOT record. The gap column is the difference between the two cars, in percentage points.
The most one-sided pairing is the MINI Cooper against the Renault Clio, 16.7pp apart. The tightest is the Volkswagen Touran versus the Vauxhall Meriva, separated by 2.0pp.
Jump to a class: Superminis · Coupes & convertibles · Mid-size SUVs · City cars · Large SUVs · Pick-up trucks · Small SUVs · MPVs · Small family cars · Large family cars · Vans · Executive cars
Superminis
23 comparisons.
| Head-to-head | Fail rates | Better MOT record | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Fiesta vs Toyota Yaris | 21.1% vs 17.2% | Toyota Yaris | 3.98pp |
| Ford Fiesta vs Renault Clio | 21.1% vs 27.2% | Ford Fiesta | 6.04pp |
| Ford Fiesta vs Honda Jazz | 21.1% vs 16.1% | Honda Jazz | 5.02pp |
| Ford Fiesta vs MINI Mini | 21.1% vs 23.9% | Ford Fiesta | 2.8pp |
| Ford Fiesta vs MINI Cooper | 21.1% vs 10.5% | MINI Cooper | 10.65pp |
| Toyota Yaris vs Vauxhall Corsa | 17.2% vs 22.4% | Toyota Yaris | 5.19pp |
| Renault Clio vs Vauxhall Corsa | 27.2% vs 22.4% | Vauxhall Corsa | 4.83pp |
| Honda Jazz vs Vauxhall Corsa | 16.1% vs 22.4% | Honda Jazz | 6.23pp |
| MINI Cooper vs Vauxhall Corsa | 10.5% vs 22.4% | MINI Cooper | 11.86pp |
| Toyota Yaris vs Volkswagen Polo | 17.2% vs 21.2% | Toyota Yaris | 4pp |
| Renault Clio vs Volkswagen Polo | 27.2% vs 21.2% | Volkswagen Polo | 6.02pp |
| Honda Jazz vs Volkswagen Polo | 16.1% vs 21.2% | Honda Jazz | 5.04pp |
| MINI Mini vs Volkswagen Polo | 23.9% vs 21.2% | Volkswagen Polo | 2.78pp |
| MINI Cooper vs Volkswagen Polo | 10.5% vs 21.2% | MINI Cooper | 10.67pp |
| Renault Clio vs Toyota Yaris | 27.2% vs 17.2% | Toyota Yaris | 10.02pp |
| MINI Mini vs Toyota Yaris | 23.9% vs 17.2% | Toyota Yaris | 6.78pp |
| MINI Cooper vs Toyota Yaris | 10.5% vs 17.2% | MINI Cooper | 6.67pp |
| Honda Jazz vs Renault Clio | 16.1% vs 27.2% | Honda Jazz | 11.06pp |
| MINI Mini vs Renault Clio | 23.9% vs 27.2% | MINI Mini | 3.24pp |
| MINI Cooper vs Renault Clio | 10.5% vs 27.2% | MINI Cooper | 16.69pp |
| Honda Jazz vs MINI Mini | 16.1% vs 23.9% | Honda Jazz | 7.82pp |
| Honda Jazz vs MINI Cooper | 16.1% vs 10.5% | MINI Cooper | 5.63pp |
| MINI Cooper vs MINI Mini | 10.5% vs 23.9% | MINI Cooper | 13.45pp |
Coupes & convertibles
22 comparisons.
| Head-to-head | Fail rates | Better MOT record | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audi TT vs BMW 2 Series | 17.4% vs 10.8% | BMW 2 Series | 6.65pp |
| Audi TT vs BMW 4 Series | 17.4% vs 11.8% | BMW 4 Series | 5.66pp |
| BMW 2 Series vs Mazda MX-5 | 10.8% vs 18.7% | BMW 2 Series | 7.95pp |
| BMW 4 Series vs Mazda MX-5 | 11.8% vs 18.7% | BMW 4 Series | 6.96pp |
| Audi TT vs Mercedes-Benz SLK | 17.4% vs 19.4% | Audi TT | 2.03pp |
| BMW 2 Series vs Mercedes-Benz SLK | 10.8% vs 19.4% | BMW 2 Series | 8.68pp |
| Audi TT vs Volkswagen Scirocco | 17.4% vs 20.2% | Audi TT | 2.77pp |
| Audi TT vs Porsche 911 | 17.4% vs 9.7% | Porsche 911 | 7.77pp |
| BMW 2 Series vs Volkswagen Scirocco | 10.8% vs 20.2% | BMW 2 Series | 9.42pp |
| BMW 4 Series vs Mercedes-Benz SLK | 11.8% vs 19.4% | BMW 4 Series | 7.69pp |
| Audi TT vs Mercedes-Benz Clk | 17.4% vs 25.3% | Audi TT | 7.92pp |
| BMW 4 Series vs Volkswagen Scirocco | 11.8% vs 20.2% | BMW 4 Series | 8.43pp |
| BMW 2 Series vs Mercedes-Benz Clk | 10.8% vs 25.3% | BMW 2 Series | 14.57pp |
| BMW 4 Series vs Porsche 911 | 11.8% vs 9.7% | Porsche 911 | 2.11pp |
| Mazda MX-5 vs Porsche 911 | 18.7% vs 9.7% | Porsche 911 | 9.07pp |
| BMW 4 Series vs Mercedes-Benz Clk | 11.8% vs 25.3% | BMW 4 Series | 13.58pp |
| Mazda MX-5 vs Mercedes-Benz Clk | 18.7% vs 25.3% | Mazda MX-5 | 6.62pp |
| Mercedes-Benz SLK vs Porsche 911 | 19.4% vs 9.7% | Porsche 911 | 9.8pp |
| Mercedes-Benz Clk vs Mercedes-Benz SLK | 25.3% vs 19.4% | Mercedes-Benz SLK | 5.89pp |
| Porsche 911 vs Volkswagen Scirocco | 9.7% vs 20.2% | Porsche 911 | 10.54pp |
| Mercedes-Benz Clk vs Volkswagen Scirocco | 25.3% vs 20.2% | Volkswagen Scirocco | 5.15pp |
| Mercedes-Benz Clk vs Porsche 911 | 25.3% vs 9.7% | Porsche 911 | 15.69pp |
Mid-size SUVs
22 comparisons.
| Head-to-head | Fail rates | Better MOT record | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Kuga vs Nissan Qashqai | 13.4% vs 20.2% | Ford Kuga | 6.74pp |
| Kia Sportage vs Nissan Qashqai | 15.7% vs 20.2% | Kia Sportage | 4.43pp |
| Nissan Qashqai vs Volkswagen Tiguan | 20.2% vs 13.3% | Volkswagen Tiguan | 6.82pp |
| Honda CR-V vs Nissan Qashqai | 17.0% vs 20.2% | Honda CR-V | 3.2pp |
| Land Rover Freelander vs Nissan Qashqai | 22.4% vs 20.2% | Nissan Qashqai | 2.2pp |
| Nissan Qashqai vs Toyota RAV4 | 20.2% vs 16.4% | Toyota RAV4 | 3.81pp |
| Ford Kuga vs Kia Sportage | 13.4% vs 15.7% | Ford Kuga | 2.31pp |
| Ford Kuga vs Honda CR-V | 13.4% vs 17.0% | Ford Kuga | 3.54pp |
| Kia Sportage vs Volkswagen Tiguan | 15.7% vs 13.3% | Volkswagen Tiguan | 2.39pp |
| Honda CR-V vs Volkswagen Tiguan | 17.0% vs 13.3% | Volkswagen Tiguan | 3.62pp |
| Ford Kuga vs Land Rover Freelander | 13.4% vs 22.4% | Ford Kuga | 8.94pp |
| Ford Kuga vs Peugeot 3008 | 13.4% vs 18.5% | Ford Kuga | 5.09pp |
| Kia Sportage vs Land Rover Freelander | 15.7% vs 22.4% | Kia Sportage | 6.63pp |
| Ford Kuga vs Toyota RAV4 | 13.4% vs 16.4% | Ford Kuga | 2.93pp |
| Kia Sportage vs Peugeot 3008 | 15.7% vs 18.5% | Kia Sportage | 2.78pp |
| Land Rover Freelander vs Volkswagen Tiguan | 22.4% vs 13.3% | Volkswagen Tiguan | 9.02pp |
| Peugeot 3008 vs Volkswagen Tiguan | 18.5% vs 13.3% | Volkswagen Tiguan | 5.17pp |
| Honda CR-V vs Land Rover Freelander | 17.0% vs 22.4% | Honda CR-V | 5.4pp |
| Toyota RAV4 vs Volkswagen Tiguan | 16.4% vs 13.3% | Volkswagen Tiguan | 3.01pp |
| Land Rover Freelander vs Peugeot 3008 | 22.4% vs 18.5% | Peugeot 3008 | 3.85pp |
| Land Rover Freelander vs Toyota RAV4 | 22.4% vs 16.4% | Toyota RAV4 | 6.01pp |
| Peugeot 3008 vs Toyota RAV4 | 18.5% vs 16.4% | Toyota RAV4 | 2.16pp |
City cars
21 comparisons.
| Head-to-head | Fail rates | Better MOT record | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat 500 vs Toyota Aygo | 20.5% vs 15.3% | Toyota Aygo | 5.17pp |
| Fiat 500 vs Hyundai i10 | 20.5% vs 16.4% | Hyundai i10 | 4.13pp |
| Fiat 500 vs Volkswagen Up | 20.5% vs 11.9% | Volkswagen Up | 8.61pp |
| Ford Ka vs Toyota Aygo | 21.6% vs 15.3% | Toyota Aygo | 6.3pp |
| Ford Ka vs Hyundai i10 | 21.6% vs 16.4% | Hyundai i10 | 5.26pp |
| Kia Picanto vs Toyota Aygo | 19.0% vs 15.3% | Toyota Aygo | 3.68pp |
| Hyundai i10 vs Kia Picanto | 16.4% vs 19.0% | Hyundai i10 | 2.64pp |
| Citroen C1 vs Toyota Aygo | 18.7% vs 15.3% | Toyota Aygo | 3.4pp |
| Citroen C1 vs Hyundai i10 | 18.7% vs 16.4% | Hyundai i10 | 2.36pp |
| Ford Ka vs Kia Picanto | 21.6% vs 19.0% | Kia Picanto | 2.62pp |
| Citroen C1 vs Ford Ka | 18.7% vs 21.6% | Citroen C1 | 2.9pp |
| Peugeot 107 vs Toyota Aygo | 22.3% vs 15.3% | Toyota Aygo | 6.93pp |
| Hyundai i10 vs Peugeot 107 | 16.4% vs 22.3% | Hyundai i10 | 5.89pp |
| Toyota Aygo vs Volkswagen Up | 15.3% vs 11.9% | Volkswagen Up | 3.44pp |
| Hyundai i10 vs Volkswagen Up | 16.4% vs 11.9% | Volkswagen Up | 4.48pp |
| Ford Ka vs Volkswagen Up | 21.6% vs 11.9% | Volkswagen Up | 9.74pp |
| Kia Picanto vs Peugeot 107 | 19.0% vs 22.3% | Kia Picanto | 3.25pp |
| Kia Picanto vs Volkswagen Up | 19.0% vs 11.9% | Volkswagen Up | 7.12pp |
| Citroen C1 vs Peugeot 107 | 18.7% vs 22.3% | Citroen C1 | 3.53pp |
| Citroen C1 vs Volkswagen Up | 18.7% vs 11.9% | Volkswagen Up | 6.84pp |
| Peugeot 107 vs Volkswagen Up | 22.3% vs 11.9% | Volkswagen Up | 10.37pp |
Large SUVs
21 comparisons.
| Head-to-head | Fail rates | Better MOT record | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land Rover Discovery vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 18.9% vs 14.8% | Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 4.08pp |
| Land Rover Defender vs Land Rover Discovery | 20.9% vs 18.9% | Land Rover Discovery | 2.03pp |
| Land Rover Discovery vs Land Rover Range Rover | 18.9% vs 16.7% | Land Rover Range Rover | 2.2pp |
| BMW X5 vs Land Rover Discovery | 16.3% vs 18.9% | BMW X5 | 2.67pp |
| Land Rover Defender vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 20.9% vs 14.8% | Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 6.11pp |
| Land Rover Defender vs Land Rover Range Rover | 20.9% vs 16.7% | Land Rover Range Rover | 4.23pp |
| BMW X5 vs Land Rover Defender | 16.3% vs 20.9% | BMW X5 | 4.7pp |
| Audi Q7 vs Land Rover Discovery | 13.2% vs 18.9% | Audi Q7 | 5.74pp |
| Kia Sorento vs Land Rover Discovery | 21.1% vs 18.9% | Land Rover Discovery | 2.18pp |
| Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs Volvo XC90 | 14.8% vs 18.7% | Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 3.85pp |
| Land Rover Defender vs Volvo XC90 | 20.9% vs 18.7% | Volvo XC90 | 2.26pp |
| BMW X5 vs Volvo XC90 | 16.3% vs 18.7% | BMW X5 | 2.44pp |
| Audi Q7 vs Land Rover Defender | 13.2% vs 20.9% | Audi Q7 | 7.77pp |
| Kia Sorento vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 21.1% vs 14.8% | Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 6.26pp |
| Audi Q7 vs Land Rover Range Rover | 13.2% vs 16.7% | Audi Q7 | 3.54pp |
| Audi Q7 vs BMW X5 | 13.2% vs 16.3% | Audi Q7 | 3.07pp |
| Kia Sorento vs Land Rover Range Rover | 21.1% vs 16.7% | Land Rover Range Rover | 4.38pp |
| BMW X5 vs Kia Sorento | 16.3% vs 21.1% | BMW X5 | 4.85pp |
| Audi Q7 vs Volvo XC90 | 13.2% vs 18.7% | Audi Q7 | 5.51pp |
| Kia Sorento vs Volvo XC90 | 21.1% vs 18.7% | Volvo XC90 | 2.41pp |
| Audi Q7 vs Kia Sorento | 13.2% vs 21.1% | Audi Q7 | 7.92pp |
Pick-up trucks
20 comparisons.
| Head-to-head | Fail rates | Better MOT record | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Ranger vs Nissan Navara | 19.2% vs 21.7% | Ford Ranger | 2.51pp |
| Ford Ranger vs Volkswagen Amarok | 19.2% vs 15.5% | Volkswagen Amarok | 3.73pp |
| Ford Ranger vs Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab | 19.2% vs 28.6% | Ford Ranger | 9.42pp |
| Ford Ranger vs Isuzu Rodeo | 19.2% vs 28.3% | Ford Ranger | 9.05pp |
| Isuzu D Max vs Nissan Navara | 18.4% vs 21.7% | Isuzu D Max | 3.31pp |
| Isuzu D Max vs Toyota Hilux | 18.4% vs 20.8% | Isuzu D Max | 2.33pp |
| Mitsubishi L200 vs Volkswagen Amarok | 19.8% vs 15.5% | Volkswagen Amarok | 4.3pp |
| Nissan Navara vs Volkswagen Amarok | 21.7% vs 15.5% | Volkswagen Amarok | 6.24pp |
| Toyota Hilux vs Volkswagen Amarok | 20.8% vs 15.5% | Volkswagen Amarok | 5.26pp |
| Mitsubishi L200 vs Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab | 19.8% vs 28.6% | Mitsubishi L200 | 8.85pp |
| Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab vs Nissan Navara | 28.6% vs 21.7% | Nissan Navara | 6.91pp |
| Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab vs Toyota Hilux | 28.6% vs 20.8% | Toyota Hilux | 7.89pp |
| Isuzu Rodeo vs Mitsubishi L200 | 28.3% vs 19.8% | Mitsubishi L200 | 8.48pp |
| Isuzu Rodeo vs Nissan Navara | 28.3% vs 21.7% | Nissan Navara | 6.54pp |
| Isuzu Rodeo vs Toyota Hilux | 28.3% vs 20.8% | Toyota Hilux | 7.52pp |
| Isuzu D Max vs Volkswagen Amarok | 18.4% vs 15.5% | Volkswagen Amarok | 2.93pp |
| Isuzu D Max vs Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab | 18.4% vs 28.6% | Isuzu D Max | 10.22pp |
| Isuzu D Max vs Isuzu Rodeo | 18.4% vs 28.3% | Isuzu D Max | 9.85pp |
| Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab vs Volkswagen Amarok | 28.6% vs 15.5% | Volkswagen Amarok | 13.15pp |
| Isuzu Rodeo vs Volkswagen Amarok | 28.3% vs 15.5% | Volkswagen Amarok | 12.78pp |
Small SUVs
19 comparisons.
| Head-to-head | Fail rates | Better MOT record | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Juke vs Vauxhall Mokka | 19.1% vs 16.4% | Vauxhall Mokka | 2.66pp |
| Land Rover Range Rover Evoque vs Nissan Juke | 12.3% vs 19.1% | Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | 6.79pp |
| Nissan Juke vs Renault Captur | 19.1% vs 14.5% | Renault Captur | 4.56pp |
| Nissan Juke vs Peugeot 2008 | 19.1% vs 15.3% | Peugeot 2008 | 3.73pp |
| Audi Q3 vs Nissan Juke | 12.1% vs 19.1% | Audi Q3 | 6.95pp |
| BMW X1 vs Nissan Juke | 12.3% vs 19.1% | BMW X1 | 6.77pp |
| Ford EcoSport vs Nissan Juke | 11.9% vs 19.1% | Ford EcoSport | 7.16pp |
| Land Rover Range Rover Evoque vs Vauxhall Mokka | 12.3% vs 16.4% | Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | 4.13pp |
| Audi Q3 vs Vauxhall Mokka | 12.1% vs 16.4% | Audi Q3 | 4.29pp |
| BMW X1 vs Vauxhall Mokka | 12.3% vs 16.4% | BMW X1 | 4.11pp |
| Ford EcoSport vs Vauxhall Mokka | 11.9% vs 16.4% | Ford EcoSport | 4.5pp |
| Land Rover Range Rover Evoque vs Renault Captur | 12.3% vs 14.5% | Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | 2.23pp |
| Land Rover Range Rover Evoque vs Peugeot 2008 | 12.3% vs 15.3% | Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | 3.06pp |
| Audi Q3 vs Renault Captur | 12.1% vs 14.5% | Audi Q3 | 2.39pp |
| BMW X1 vs Renault Captur | 12.3% vs 14.5% | BMW X1 | 2.21pp |
| Audi Q3 vs Peugeot 2008 | 12.1% vs 15.3% | Audi Q3 | 3.22pp |
| Ford EcoSport vs Renault Captur | 11.9% vs 14.5% | Ford EcoSport | 2.6pp |
| BMW X1 vs Peugeot 2008 | 12.3% vs 15.3% | BMW X1 | 3.04pp |
| Ford EcoSport vs Peugeot 2008 | 11.9% vs 15.3% | Ford EcoSport | 3.43pp |
MPVs
18 comparisons.
| Head-to-head | Fail rates | Better MOT record | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford C Max vs Vauxhall Zafira | 19.2% vs 24.2% | Ford C Max | 5.04pp |
| Vauxhall Zafira vs Volkswagen Touran | 24.2% vs 21.9% | Volkswagen Touran | 2.27pp |
| Mercedes-Benz B-Class vs Vauxhall Zafira | 18.2% vs 24.2% | Mercedes-Benz B-Class | 6.01pp |
| Ford B Max vs Vauxhall Zafira | 16.7% vs 24.2% | Ford B Max | 7.51pp |
| Ford C Max vs Vauxhall Meriva | 19.2% vs 24.0% | Ford C Max | 4.78pp |
| Ford C Max vs Ford S Max | 19.2% vs 22.7% | Ford C Max | 3.53pp |
| Ford C Max vs Volkswagen Touran | 19.2% vs 21.9% | Ford C Max | 2.77pp |
| Vauxhall Meriva vs Volkswagen Touran | 24.0% vs 21.9% | Volkswagen Touran | 2.01pp |
| Ford C Max vs Ford Galaxy | 19.2% vs 23.3% | Ford C Max | 4.07pp |
| Mercedes-Benz B-Class vs Vauxhall Meriva | 18.2% vs 24.0% | Mercedes-Benz B-Class | 5.75pp |
| Ford B Max vs Ford C Max | 16.7% vs 19.2% | Ford B Max | 2.47pp |
| Ford B Max vs Vauxhall Meriva | 16.7% vs 24.0% | Ford B Max | 7.25pp |
| Ford S Max vs Mercedes-Benz B-Class | 22.7% vs 18.2% | Mercedes-Benz B-Class | 4.5pp |
| Mercedes-Benz B-Class vs Volkswagen Touran | 18.2% vs 21.9% | Mercedes-Benz B-Class | 3.74pp |
| Ford Galaxy vs Mercedes-Benz B-Class | 23.3% vs 18.2% | Mercedes-Benz B-Class | 5.04pp |
| Ford B Max vs Ford S Max | 16.7% vs 22.7% | Ford B Max | 6pp |
| Ford B Max vs Volkswagen Touran | 16.7% vs 21.9% | Ford B Max | 5.24pp |
| Ford B Max vs Ford Galaxy | 16.7% vs 23.3% | Ford B Max | 6.54pp |
Small family cars
18 comparisons.
| Head-to-head | Fail rates | Better MOT record | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Focus vs Volkswagen Golf | 20.6% vs 18.3% | Volkswagen Golf | 2.34pp |
| Vauxhall Astra vs Volkswagen Golf | 22.3% vs 18.3% | Volkswagen Golf | 4.02pp |
| Audi A3 vs Ford Focus | 17.3% vs 20.6% | Audi A3 | 3.26pp |
| BMW 1 Series vs Ford Focus | 16.0% vs 20.6% | BMW 1 Series | 4.61pp |
| Ford Focus vs Mercedes-Benz A-Class | 20.6% vs 14.9% | Mercedes-Benz A-Class | 5.68pp |
| BMW 1 Series vs Volkswagen Golf | 16.0% vs 18.3% | BMW 1 Series | 2.27pp |
| Mercedes-Benz A-Class vs Volkswagen Golf | 14.9% vs 18.3% | Mercedes-Benz A-Class | 3.34pp |
| Ford Focus vs Skoda Octavia | 20.6% vs 16.7% | Skoda Octavia | 3.9pp |
| Honda Civic vs Volkswagen Golf | 20.8% vs 18.3% | Volkswagen Golf | 2.53pp |
| Audi A3 vs Vauxhall Astra | 17.3% vs 22.3% | Audi A3 | 4.94pp |
| BMW 1 Series vs Vauxhall Astra | 16.0% vs 22.3% | BMW 1 Series | 6.29pp |
| Mercedes-Benz A-Class vs Vauxhall Astra | 14.9% vs 22.3% | Mercedes-Benz A-Class | 7.36pp |
| Skoda Octavia vs Vauxhall Astra | 16.7% vs 22.3% | Skoda Octavia | 5.58pp |
| Audi A3 vs Mercedes-Benz A-Class | 17.3% vs 14.9% | Mercedes-Benz A-Class | 2.42pp |
| Audi A3 vs Honda Civic | 17.3% vs 20.8% | Audi A3 | 3.45pp |
| BMW 1 Series vs Honda Civic | 16.0% vs 20.8% | BMW 1 Series | 4.8pp |
| Honda Civic vs Mercedes-Benz A-Class | 20.8% vs 14.9% | Mercedes-Benz A-Class | 5.87pp |
| Honda Civic vs Skoda Octavia | 20.8% vs 16.7% | Skoda Octavia | 4.09pp |
Large family cars
17 comparisons.
| Head-to-head | Fail rates | Better MOT record | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Mondeo vs Skoda Superb | 22.0% vs 15.4% | Skoda Superb | 6.6pp |
| Skoda Superb vs Vauxhall Insignia | 15.4% vs 20.5% | Skoda Superb | 5.13pp |
| Skoda Superb vs Volkswagen Passat | 15.4% vs 20.1% | Skoda Superb | 4.7pp |
| Ford Mondeo vs Vauxhall Vectra | 22.0% vs 29.6% | Ford Mondeo | 7.58pp |
| Vauxhall Insignia vs Volvo V70 | 20.5% vs 23.5% | Vauxhall Insignia | 2.99pp |
| Vauxhall Insignia vs Vauxhall Vectra | 20.5% vs 29.6% | Vauxhall Insignia | 9.05pp |
| Volkswagen Passat vs Volvo V70 | 20.1% vs 23.5% | Volkswagen Passat | 3.42pp |
| Vauxhall Vectra vs Volkswagen Passat | 29.6% vs 20.1% | Volkswagen Passat | 9.48pp |
| Skoda Superb vs Toyota Avensis | 15.4% vs 20.7% | Skoda Superb | 5.28pp |
| Mazda 6 vs Skoda Superb | 20.3% vs 15.4% | Skoda Superb | 4.95pp |
| Toyota Avensis vs Volvo V70 | 20.7% vs 23.5% | Toyota Avensis | 2.84pp |
| Toyota Avensis vs Vauxhall Vectra | 20.7% vs 29.6% | Toyota Avensis | 8.9pp |
| Mazda 6 vs Volvo V70 | 20.3% vs 23.5% | Mazda 6 | 3.17pp |
| Mazda 6 vs Vauxhall Vectra | 20.3% vs 29.6% | Mazda 6 | 9.23pp |
| Skoda Superb vs Volvo V70 | 15.4% vs 23.5% | Skoda Superb | 8.12pp |
| Skoda Superb vs Vauxhall Vectra | 15.4% vs 29.6% | Skoda Superb | 14.18pp |
| Vauxhall Vectra vs Volvo V70 | 29.6% vs 23.5% | Volvo V70 | 6.06pp |
Vans
17 comparisons.
| Head-to-head | Fail rates | Better MOT record | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Transit vs Vauxhall Vivaro | 24.1% vs 27.1% | Ford Transit | 2.99pp |
| Vauxhall Vivaro vs Volkswagen Transporter | 27.1% vs 22.4% | Volkswagen Transporter | 4.63pp |
| Ford Transit vs Peugeot Partner | 24.1% vs 21.7% | Peugeot Partner | 2.38pp |
| Ford Transit vs Volkswagen Caddy | 24.1% vs 20.3% | Volkswagen Caddy | 3.77pp |
| Ford Transit vs Renault Trafic | 24.1% vs 27.5% | Ford Transit | 3.41pp |
| Volkswagen Caddy vs Volkswagen Transporter | 20.3% vs 22.4% | Volkswagen Caddy | 2.13pp |
| Citroen Berlingo vs Vauxhall Vivaro | 23.6% vs 27.1% | Citroen Berlingo | 3.47pp |
| Renault Trafic vs Volkswagen Transporter | 27.5% vs 22.4% | Volkswagen Transporter | 5.05pp |
| Ford Transit Connect vs Vauxhall Vivaro | 22.8% vs 27.1% | Ford Transit Connect | 4.27pp |
| Peugeot Partner vs Vauxhall Vivaro | 21.7% vs 27.1% | Peugeot Partner | 5.37pp |
| Vauxhall Vivaro vs Volkswagen Caddy | 27.1% vs 20.3% | Volkswagen Caddy | 6.76pp |
| Citroen Berlingo vs Volkswagen Caddy | 23.6% vs 20.3% | Volkswagen Caddy | 3.29pp |
| Ford Transit Connect vs Volkswagen Caddy | 22.8% vs 20.3% | Volkswagen Caddy | 2.49pp |
| Citroen Berlingo vs Renault Trafic | 23.6% vs 27.5% | Citroen Berlingo | 3.89pp |
| Ford Transit Connect vs Renault Trafic | 22.8% vs 27.5% | Ford Transit Connect | 4.69pp |
| Peugeot Partner vs Renault Trafic | 21.7% vs 27.5% | Peugeot Partner | 5.79pp |
| Renault Trafic vs Volkswagen Caddy | 27.5% vs 20.3% | Volkswagen Caddy | 7.18pp |
Executive cars
10 comparisons.
| Head-to-head | Fail rates | Better MOT record | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audi A6 vs BMW 3 Series | 14.7% vs 17.4% | Audi A6 | 2.71pp |
| Audi A5 vs BMW 3 Series | 15.3% vs 17.4% | Audi A5 | 2.06pp |
| BMW 5 Series vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 15.7% vs 17.9% | BMW 5 Series | 2.17pp |
| Audi A6 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 14.7% vs 17.9% | Audi A6 | 3.21pp |
| Audi A4 vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 18.7% vs 16.4% | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 2.25pp |
| Audi A5 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 15.3% vs 17.9% | Audi A5 | 2.56pp |
| Audi A4 vs BMW 5 Series | 18.7% vs 15.7% | BMW 5 Series | 2.94pp |
| Audi A4 vs Audi A6 | 18.7% vs 14.7% | Audi A6 | 3.98pp |
| Audi A4 vs Audi A5 | 18.7% vs 15.3% | Audi A5 | 3.33pp |
| Audi A6 vs Jaguar XF | 14.7% vs 17.0% | Audi A6 | 2.34pp |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.