Top 10 cars that pass and fail their first MoT in 2013

Comparison site TootCompare.com has compiled a list of the cars most and least – likely to pass or fail their first MoT, using data supplied by the Vehicle Operator and Services Agency (VOSA).

Cars require their first MoT three years after they are registered; this list is based on cars that were registered in 2010 and tested in 2013. TootCompare ignored models for which there were less than 1,000 tests during the year.

Seven of the top 10 cars most likely to pass their first MoT are Japanese.

Top 10 cars that pass their first MoT

10. Suzuki Splash – Pass rate: 88.1%

9. Land Rover Freelander – Pass rate: 88.8%

8. Audi TT – Pass rate: 89.2%

7. Audi Q5 – Pass rate: 89.3%

6. Lexus RX – Pass rate: 89.3%

5. Toyota Yaris – Pass rate: 89.6%

4. Lexus IS – Pass rate: 89.7 per%

3. Honda CR-V – Pass rate: 89.8%

2. Honda Jazz – Pass rate: 90.4%

1. Toyota IQ – Pass rate: 91.8%

Top 10 cars that fail their first MoT. The worst being French

10. Chevrolet Aveo – Pass rate: 73.75%

9. Mitsubishi L200 – Pass rate: 73.53%

8. Chevrolet Captiva – Pass rate: 73.53%

7. Nissan Navara – Pass rate: 70.59%

6. Mazda 5 – Pass rate: 70.55%

5. Fiat Doblo – Pass rate: 69.24%

4. Peugeot 5008 – Pass rate: 68.14%

3. Citroën C4 – Pass rate: 67.86%

2. Citroën Berlingo Multispace – Pass rate: 67.84%

1. Renault Kangoo – Pass rate: 63.54%