Top 30
UK cars with the highest MOT pass rates
Sorted by first-time pass rate, descending. 1,000-test minimum filters small-sample noise.
- 01
95.8%BMW K 1600
1,510 tests · 16,333 avg mi · 95.8% pass
Ranked #1 here, the K 1600 clears the MOT first time 95.8% of the time, across a fleet averaging 16k miles per test. Even on this list, the faults that do turn up tend to be tyre tread under the limit and brake pads worn below 1.0 mm — worth checking before buying used. The pass-after-rectification rate sits at 1.3%, meaning most failures that do occur are fixable at the station.
- 02 95.7%
Honda Jazz Crosstar EX I Mmd Cvt
1,783 tests · 14,927 avg mi · 95.7% pass
Ranked #2 here, the Jazz Crosstar EX I Mmd Cvt clears the MOT first time 95.7% of the time, across a fleet averaging 15k miles per test. Even on this list, the faults that do turn up tend to be a defective wiper blade and windscreen damage — worth checking before buying used. The pass-after-rectification rate sits at 1.5%, meaning most failures that do occur are fixable at the station.
- 03
95.7%Ferrari 488
1,149 tests · 9,159 avg mi · 95.7% pass
Ranked #3 here, the 488 clears the MOT first time 95.7% of the time, across a fleet averaging 9k miles per test. Even on this list, the faults that do turn up tend to be Windscreen or window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view and a defective wiper blade — worth checking before buying used. The pass-after-rectification rate sits at 1.5%, meaning most failures that do occur are fixable at the station.
- 04
95.5%BMW R1250
7,307 tests · 12,003 avg mi · 95.5% pass
Ranked #4 here, the R1250 clears the MOT first time 95.5% of the time, across a fleet averaging 12k miles per test. Even on this list, the faults that do turn up tend to be tyre tread under the limit and brake pads worn below 1.0 mm — worth checking before buying used. The pass-after-rectification rate sits at 2.3%, meaning most failures that do occur are fixable at the station.
- 05 95.2%
Yamaha Tracer 900 GT
1,768 tests · 10,629 avg mi · 95.2% pass
Ranked #5 here, the Tracer 900 GT clears the MOT first time 95.2% of the time, across a fleet averaging 11k miles per test. Even on this list, the faults that do turn up tend to be tyre tread under the limit and A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning — worth checking before buying used. The pass-after-rectification rate sits at 2.4%, meaning most failures that do occur are fixable at the station.
- 06 95.0%
Volkswagen Id4 Life
1,567 tests · 31,075 avg mi · 95.0% pass
Ranked #6 here, the Id4 Life clears the MOT first time 95.0% of the time, across a fleet averaging 31k miles per test. Even on this list, the faults that do turn up tend to be tyre tread under the limit and a defective wiper blade — worth checking before buying used. The pass-after-rectification rate sits at 1.6%, meaning most failures that do occur are fixable at the station.
- 07 95.0%
Honda Jazz EX I Mmd Cvt
2,998 tests · 14,093 avg mi · 95.0% pass
Ranked #7 here, the Jazz EX I Mmd Cvt clears the MOT first time 95.0% of the time, across a fleet averaging 14k miles per test. Even on this list, the faults that do turn up tend to be a defective wiper blade and a seriously damaged tyre — worth checking before buying used. The pass-after-rectification rate sits at 1.8%, meaning most failures that do occur are fixable at the station.
- 08 94.7%
Honda Jazz SR I Mmd Cvt
1,024 tests · 16,012 avg mi · 94.7% pass
Ranked #8 here, the Jazz SR I Mmd Cvt clears the MOT first time 94.7% of the time, across a fleet averaging 16k miles per test. Even on this list, the faults that do turn up tend to be a defective wiper blade and a seriously damaged tyre — worth checking before buying used. The pass-after-rectification rate sits at 2.2%, meaning most failures that do occur are fixable at the station.
- 09
94.7%BMW R1200
10,737 tests · 25,369 avg mi · 94.7% pass
Ranked #9 here, the R1200 clears the MOT first time 94.7% of the time, across a fleet averaging 25k miles per test. Even on this list, the faults that do turn up tend to be tyre tread under the limit and brake pads worn below 1.0 mm — worth checking before buying used. The pass-after-rectification rate sits at 2.3%, meaning most failures that do occur are fixable at the station.
- 10 94.4%
Toyota Yaris Excel Hev Cvt
1,309 tests · 15,861 avg mi · 94.4% pass
Ranked #10 here, the Yaris Excel Hev Cvt clears the MOT first time 94.4% of the time, across a fleet averaging 16k miles per test. Even on this list, the faults that do turn up tend to be a seriously damaged tyre and a defective wiper blade — worth checking before buying used. The pass-after-rectification rate sits at 1.5%, meaning most failures that do occur are fixable at the station.
- 11 94.4%
Aston Martin Db11
2,372 tests · 16,143 avg mi · 94.4% pass
Ranked #11 here, the Db11 clears the MOT first time 94.4% of the time, across a fleet averaging 16k miles per test. Even on this list, the faults that do turn up tend to be a seriously damaged tyre and windscreen damage — worth checking before buying used. The pass-after-rectification rate sits at 0.4%, meaning most failures that do occur are fixable at the station.
- 12 94.4%
Honda Z 125 MA K
1,209 tests · 2,510 avg mi · 94.4% pass
Ranked #12 here, the Z 125 MA K clears the MOT first time 94.4% of the time, across a fleet averaging 3k miles per test. Even on this list, the faults that do turn up tend to be A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning and A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn — worth checking before buying used. The pass-after-rectification rate sits at 4.1%, meaning most failures that do occur are fixable at the station.
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94.3%Bentley Bentayga
2,278 tests · 33,890 avg mi · 94.3% pass
Ranked #13 here, the Bentayga clears the MOT first time 94.3% of the time, across a fleet averaging 34k miles per test. Even on this list, the faults that do turn up tend to be a seriously damaged tyre and windscreen damage — worth checking before buying used. The pass-after-rectification rate sits at 1.0%, meaning most failures that do occur are fixable at the station.
- 14
94.2%BMW R 1200
6,930 tests · 23,693 avg mi · 94.2% pass
Ranked #14 here, the R 1200 clears the MOT first time 94.2% of the time, across a fleet averaging 24k miles per test. Even on this list, the faults that do turn up tend to be brake pads worn below 1.0 mm and tyre tread under the limit — worth checking before buying used. The pass-after-rectification rate sits at 1.9%, meaning most failures that do occur are fixable at the station.
- 15 94.2%
Peugeot Expert S L1 Bluehdi
1,511 tests · 26,696 avg mi · 94.2% pass
Ranked #15 here, the Expert S L1 Bluehdi clears the MOT first time 94.2% of the time, across a fleet averaging 27k miles per test. Even on this list, the faults that do turn up tend to be brake pads worn below 1.5 mm and a defective wiper blade — worth checking before buying used. The pass-after-rectification rate sits at 2.6%, meaning most failures that do occur are fixable at the station.
- 16 94.1%
Lexus UX
7,858 tests · 26,466 avg mi · 94.1% pass
Ranked #16 here, the UX clears the MOT first time 94.1% of the time, across a fleet averaging 26k miles per test. Even on this list, the faults that do turn up tend to be a defective wiper blade and windscreen damage — worth checking before buying used. The pass-after-rectification rate sits at 2.2%, meaning most failures that do occur are fixable at the station.
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94.1%Ferrari California
1,510 tests · 22,342 avg mi · 94.1% pass
Ranked #17 here, the California clears the MOT first time 94.1% of the time, across a fleet averaging 22k miles per test. Even on this list, the faults that do turn up tend to be a defective wiper blade and a seriously damaged tyre — worth checking before buying used. The pass-after-rectification rate sits at 0.9%, meaning most failures that do occur are fixable at the station.
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93.9%Bentley Continental GT
2,798 tests · 20,802 avg mi · 93.9% pass
Ranked #18 here, the Continental GT clears the MOT first time 93.9% of the time, across a fleet averaging 21k miles per test. Even on this list, the faults that do turn up tend to be a seriously damaged tyre and windscreen damage — worth checking before buying used. The pass-after-rectification rate sits at 0.9%, meaning most failures that do occur are fixable at the station.
- 19 93.9%
Aston Martin Dbs
1,452 tests · 21,348 avg mi · 93.9% pass
Ranked #19 here, the Dbs clears the MOT first time 93.9% of the time, across a fleet averaging 21k miles per test. Even on this list, the faults that do turn up tend to be windscreen damage and a seriously damaged tyre — worth checking before buying used. The pass-after-rectification rate sits at 0.8%, meaning most failures that do occur are fixable at the station.
- 20 93.8%
Ford Puma Titanium First ED Mhev
1,902 tests · 20,207 avg mi · 93.8% pass
Ranked #20 here, the Puma Titanium First ED Mhev clears the MOT first time 93.8% of the time, across a fleet averaging 20k miles per test. Even on this list, the faults that do turn up tend to be a seriously damaged tyre and a tyre with the cords showing — worth checking before buying used. The pass-after-rectification rate sits at 1.9%, meaning most failures that do occur are fixable at the station.
- 21 93.8%
Ford Puma Titanium
2,060 tests · 20,197 avg mi · 93.8% pass
Ranked #21 here, the Puma Titanium clears the MOT first time 93.8% of the time, across a fleet averaging 20k miles per test. Even on this list, the faults that do turn up tend to be brake pads worn below 1.5 mm and windscreen damage — worth checking before buying used. The pass-after-rectification rate sits at 2.2%, meaning most failures that do occur are fixable at the station.
- 22 93.7%
Mazda CX 30 GT Sport Mhev
1,031 tests · 21,053 avg mi · 93.7% pass
Ranked #22 here, the CX 30 GT Sport Mhev clears the MOT first time 93.7% of the time, across a fleet averaging 21k miles per test. Even on this list, the faults that do turn up tend to be a seriously damaged tyre and windscreen damage — worth checking before buying used. The pass-after-rectification rate sits at 1.3%, meaning most failures that do occur are fixable at the station.
- 23 93.7%
Suzuki Swift Sz3 Dualjet Shvs
1,202 tests · 18,293 avg mi · 93.7% pass
Ranked #23 here, the Swift Sz3 Dualjet Shvs clears the MOT first time 93.7% of the time, across a fleet averaging 18k miles per test. Even on this list, the faults that do turn up tend to be a defective wiper blade and wipers that don't clear the screen — worth checking before buying used. The pass-after-rectification rate sits at 3.0%, meaning most failures that do occur are fixable at the station.
- 24
93.6%Audi Q3 S Line 35 Tfsi Mhev S A
3,008 tests · 22,959 avg mi · 93.6% pass
Ranked #24 here, the Q3 S Line 35 Tfsi Mhev S A clears the MOT first time 93.6% of the time, across a fleet averaging 23k miles per test. Even on this list, the faults that do turn up tend to be a seriously damaged tyre and windscreen damage — worth checking before buying used. The pass-after-rectification rate sits at 1.0%, meaning most failures that do occur are fixable at the station.
- 25 93.5%
Nissan GT R
2,513 tests · 40,922 avg mi · 93.5% pass
Ranked #25 here, the GT R clears the MOT first time 93.5% of the time, across a fleet averaging 41k miles per test. Even on this list, the faults that do turn up tend to be a tyre with the cords showing and windscreen damage — worth checking before buying used. The pass-after-rectification rate sits at 1.1%, meaning most failures that do occur are fixable at the station.
- 26 93.5%
Lexus ES
2,313 tests · 34,904 avg mi · 93.5% pass
Ranked #26 here, the ES clears the MOT first time 93.5% of the time, across a fleet averaging 35k miles per test. Even on this list, the faults that do turn up tend to be a tyre with the cords showing and a seriously damaged tyre — worth checking before buying used. The pass-after-rectification rate sits at 1.6%, meaning most failures that do occur are fixable at the station.
- 27 93.3%
Toyota C HR Orange Edition Hev Cvt
1,395 tests · 22,221 avg mi · 93.3% pass
Ranked #27 here, the C HR Orange Edition Hev Cvt clears the MOT first time 93.3% of the time, across a fleet averaging 22k miles per test. Even on this list, the faults that do turn up tend to be A reversing lamp inoperative and tyre tread under the limit — worth checking before buying used. The pass-after-rectification rate sits at 2.0%, meaning most failures that do occur are fixable at the station.
- 28 93.3%
Toyota Yaris Design Hev Cvt
2,991 tests · 17,859 avg mi · 93.3% pass
Ranked #28 here, the Yaris Design Hev Cvt clears the MOT first time 93.3% of the time, across a fleet averaging 18k miles per test. Even on this list, the faults that do turn up tend to be a seriously damaged tyre and A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage — worth checking before buying used. The pass-after-rectification rate sits at 1.7%, meaning most failures that do occur are fixable at the station.
- 29 93.3%
Mercedes Benz Glc 300 Amg Line 4matic Auto
1,535 tests · 24,239 avg mi · 93.3% pass
Ranked #29 here, the Glc 300 Amg Line 4matic Auto clears the MOT first time 93.3% of the time, across a fleet averaging 24k miles per test. Even on this list, the faults that do turn up tend to be tyre tread under the limit and a seriously damaged tyre — worth checking before buying used. The pass-after-rectification rate sits at 1.0%, meaning most failures that do occur are fixable at the station.
- 30 93.2%
Ford Puma ST Line
1,317 tests · 21,274 avg mi · 93.2% pass
Ranked #30 here, the Puma ST Line clears the MOT first time 93.2% of the time, across a fleet averaging 21k miles per test. Even on this list, the faults that do turn up tend to be brake pads worn below 1.5 mm and a seriously damaged tyre — worth checking before buying used. The pass-after-rectification rate sits at 2.2%, meaning most failures that do occur are fixable at the station.