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Compare used car MOT pass rates and failure patterns
CARMOTIQ helps UK used car buyers research makes and models before they shortlist — using official DVSA MOT outcomes grouped by make, model and vehicle age. See common faults and pass rates across similar vehicles, not a check on one registration.
- Millions of MOT records analysed
- Common faults & failure trends
- No registration number required
- Research before you buy
Popular model MOT reports
Why research MOT outcomes before you buy?
Model-level MOT pass rates, failure categories, and defect patterns from aggregated UK DVSA test data — so you can shortlist with evidence.
Avoid costly mistakes
See recurring problems and mileage patterns before you shortlist — plan ahead or choose differently.
Brand & model insights
Compare makes at specific ages using 557 million UK MOT test records — not a single reg check.
Mileage-based signals
Know which failures show up at typical mileages so you can budget or negotiate.
Search MOT pass rates by make and model
Official DVSA MOT test outcomes for 5–10 year used cars in the UK — aggregated by make and model, not a check on one registration. 10.5M MOT tests across the top 50 models in our table.
| Rank | Make & model | MOT pass rate | MOT tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Lexus RX | 94.1% | 36k |
| #2 | Lexus UX | 94.1% | 31k |
| #3 | Porsche Macan | 92.5% | 64k |
| #4 | Jaguar I-Pace | 92.2% | 42k |
| #5 | Lexus NX | 92% | 87k |
| #6 | Mazda CX-30 | 91.9% | 38k |
| #7 | Honda Jazz | 91.7% | 447k |
| #8 | Mazda MX-5 | 91.6% | 77k |
| #9 | Volkswagen T-ROC | 91.4% | 241k |
| #10 | Audi Q2 | 91.3% | 251k |
Browse all 50 models · Each model page shows pass rate, test count, and links to deeper MOT reports.
MOT research tools for used car buyers
Free brand comparison preview, then credit-based compare, shortlist ranking, and deep make and model MOT reports.
Brands with the best MOT pass rates
Free preview at 5–10 years (10 views/day). See which brands score better before you spend a credit.
Open toolCompare MOT failure rates
Two models, one screen — pass rates, defect mix, and recurring MOT issues.
Open toolWhich model fails MOT more?
Shortlist up to five cars and rank them by MOT outcomes within your list.
Open toolMOT research by make & model
Deep dive on one make/model — MOT pass rates, failure trends, severity, and defect categories.
Open toolUK MOT data at scale
Powered by one of the largest open UK MOT corpora — refined into trends you can act on.
MOT data and used-car reliability
Does a good MOT record mean a used car is reliable?
- MOT pass rate is not a reliability rating. It is the share of recorded DVSA tests that passed for that make and model in an age band. It does not prove breakdowns, repair cost, or the condition of one seller’s car.
Can MOT data help me choose a used car?
- Yes, as one evidence layer: MOT pass rates, test volume, and common defect notes (notes are not a count of cars). Then inspect the car and use GOV.UK for that registration.
How do I compare two used cars with MOT data?
- Use Carmotiq Compare on the same age band to see pass rates and the defect mix side by side.
Which used cars have the best MOT pass rates?
- See the 5–10 year table of models with the best MOT pass rates on our MOT pass rates page. That list is MOT records, not a ranking of the most reliable car.
Is Carmotiq a registration MOT check?
- No. Carmotiq is not a single vehicle registration checker. Carmotiq is a car make and car model MOT research tool from over 1.19 billion MOT defect notes and over 557 million MOT DVSA tests. Use GOV.UK for one vehicle.
Contact
CARMOTIQ is operated by DevBoostPlugins, a trading name of Switchview Design Ltd.
Email: admin@devboostplugins.com
We aim to respond to product support enquiries within 2 business days. Refund requests are handled by Paddle — see our Refund Policy.