A new survey by Tootcompare.com has listed the 10 cars most likely to fail their first MOT. The report was compiled from data supplied by the Vehicle Operator and Services Agency (VOSA), and does not take into account car models that were tested less than 1,000 times.
10. Chevrolet Aveo
Pass rate: 73.75 per cent
Average mileage: 23,482
Total tests: 1,680
9. Mitsubishi L200
Pass rate: 73.53 per cent
Average mileage: 42,793
Total tests: 3,513
8. Chevrolet Captiva
Pass rate: 73.53 per cent
Average mileage: 31,894
Total tests: 1,390
7. Nissan Navara
Pass rate: 70.59 per cent
Average mileage: 46,514
Total tests: 1,955
6. Mazda 5
Pass rate: 70.55 per cent
Average mileage: 28,211
Total tests: 1,443
5. Fiat Doblo
Pass rate: 69.24 per cent
Average mileage: 38,700
Total tests: 1,749
4. Peugeot 5008
Pass rate: 68.14 per cent
Average mileage: 35,663
Total tests: 2,398
3. Citroën C4
Pass rate: 67.86 per cent
Average mileage: 23,604
Total tests: 14,610
2. Citroën Berlingo Multispace
Pass rate: 67.84 per cent
Average mileage: 43,437
Total tests: 7,182
1. Renault Kangoo
Pass rate: 63.54 per cent
Average mileage: 43,144
Total tests: 3,494
The list makes some interesting reading, particularly for those who are looking for a reliable car, although some failures may be due to poor maintenance by the owner. And as a provider of insurance for car breakdowns, it is fascinating reading for us here at startrescue.co.uk, too.
Four French brands make up the most-failed models, two of which are Citroën. Chevrolet has two cars in the list, the Captiva and the Aveo.
Cars in the UK must undertake an MOT test three years after the date they are registered. The cars in this list were registered in 2010 and then MOT’d in 2013.
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