Which used cars have the best MOT pass rates?
Official DVSA MOT results for used cars first registered about 5–10 years ago. Each model needs at least 25k tests. Pass rate is the share of those tests recorded as a pass — not a reliability rating. Use Compare to put two models on the same age band, or see the lowest MOT pass rates with the same test filter.
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Top 50 models by MOT pass rate
Ranked by MOT pass rate: the percentage of tests recorded as a pass. Highest in this list: Lexus RX — 94.1% pass rate, 36,391 MOT tests.
| Rank | ModelMake / model | PassMOT pass rate | TestsMOT 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 |
| 11 | Audi TT | 90.8% | 108k |
| 12 | Volkswagen ID3 | 90.8% | 37k |
| 13 | Volvo XC40 | 90.6% | 198k |
| 14 | Honda HR-V | 90.6% | 135k |
| 15 | Audi E-Tron | 90.6% | 28k |
| 16 | Honda CR-V | 90.4% | 247k |
| 17 | Skoda Karoq | 90.4% | 187k |
| 18 | Porsche Cayenne | 90.3% | 35k |
| 19 | Toyota Corolla | 90.2% | 179k |
| 20 | Lexus CT | 90.2% | 58k |
| 21 | Toyota Prius | 90.1% | 338k |
| 22 | Lexus IS | 90% | 32k |
| 23 | Toyota RAV4 | 89.8% | 220k |
| 24 | Volkswagen T-Cross | 89.8% | 69k |
| 25 | Skoda Kamiq | 89.8% | 43k |
| 26 | MG HS | 89.8% | 29k |
| 27 | Audi Q3 | 89.7% | 325k |
| 28 | Skoda Kodiaq | 89.7% | 141k |
| 29 | Kia Stonic | 89.6% | 98k |
| 30 | SEAT Ateca | 89.5% | 194k |
| 31 | BMW I3 | 89.5% | 76k |
| 32 | Land Rover Defender | 89.4% | 27k |
| 33 | Audi Q5 | 89.2% | 240k |
| 34 | Volvo S90 | 89.2% | 30k |
| 35 | BMW X1 | 89.1% | 292k |
| 36 | MINI Countryman | 89.1% | 254k |
| 37 | Audi A6 | 89.1% | 216k |
| 38 | Kia Niro | 89% | 257k |
| 39 | Mazda CX-3 | 89% | 114k |
| 40 | MINI Cooper | 88.8% | 910k |
| 41 | Toyota Aygo | 88.8% | 567k |
| 42 | Hyundai Kona | 88.7% | 146k |
| 43 | Jaguar E-Pace | 88.7% | 90k |
| 44 | Volkswagen Golf | 88.6% | 1.4M |
| 45 | Volkswagen Tiguan | 88.6% | 634k |
| 46 | Hyundai Ioniq | 88.6% | 189k |
| 47 | BMW 320 | 88.6% | 169k |
| 48 | Suzuki Celerio | 88.6% | 121k |
| 49 | Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | 88.6% | 46k |
| 50 | Audi A3 | 88.5% | 678k |
What this shows
Official DVSA MOT test records for cars registered 5–10 years ago. Each row is one specific make and model with at least 25k recorded MOT tests. Pass rate is the share of those tests recorded as a pass. This list does not measure repair costs, breakdowns, or owner satisfaction — only MOT outcomes in this age band. This table: 10.5M MOT tests across 50 models. Data created .
MOT pass rates: common questions
Which used cars have the best MOT records in this table?
- This page ranks models by MOT pass rate for cars first registered about 5–10 years ago, with at least 25,000 recorded DVSA tests each. The top of the list has the highest share of tests recorded as a pass — not the most reliable car.
Which models sit at the bottom of this MOT pass-rate table?
- The last rows still meet the sample filter. A lower pass rate means a smaller share of recorded tests passed in this age band. It does not prove repair cost, breakdowns, or one seller’s car.
How does the sample filter work?
- A model needs at least 25,000 MOT tests in this 5–10 year band to appear. That keeps percentages meaningful. Pass rate is the share of those tests recorded as a pass.
Is this a registration MOT check?
- No. This is make and model research from aggregated DVSA tests. For one vehicle, use GOV.UK MOT history. Use Compare to put two models on the same age band.