MOT Failure Rate by Make — UK 2026
The UK national first-time MOT pass rate is approximately 64%, meaning around 36% of cars fail their MOT on the first attempt. But the brand average matters too: some manufacturers consistently pass at well above the national rate, while others sit clearly below it.
Pick a brand below to see its failure rate, the gap versus the UK average, and the most common reasons that brand fails. For a specific car, run a free MOT history check by registration.
Lowest MOT failure rates (most reliable brands)
Porsche
Failure rate 11.8% · Pass rate 88.2%
Honda
Failure rate 14.3% · Pass rate 85.7%
Toyota
Failure rate 14.9% · Pass rate 85.1%
Lexus
Failure rate 15.1% · Pass rate 84.9%
Mazda
Failure rate 15.7% · Pass rate 84.3%
Subaru
Failure rate 16.2% · Pass rate 83.8%
Suzuki
Failure rate 16.5% · Pass rate 83.5%
Hyundai
Failure rate 17.1% · Pass rate 82.9%
Kia
Failure rate 17.6% · Pass rate 82.4%
Skoda
Failure rate 18.0% · Pass rate 82%
Highest MOT failure rates
More makes coming
Make-specific MOT failure-rate pages cover the brands with the clearest data signal first. For brands not yet on this index, see the full ranking in our blog post on MOT failure rates by make 2026, or check a specific car’s history with a free MOT check.