Best mid-size SUVs by MOT pass rate
These are the cars with the highest MOT pass rates in this dataset for the relevant class, limited to models with at least 5,000 tests and considered against vehicle age. Rankings reflect MOT-testable defects only — see the method note below.
| # | Car | Pass rate | Fail rate | Tests | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexus Nx | 94.3% | 5.7% | 124,916 | Tyres |
| 2 | Porsche macan | 93.4% | 6.6% | 141,039 | Tyres |
| 3 | Mercedes-Benz GLC | 90.6% | 9.4% | 374,720 | Tyres |
| 4 | Jaguar F-Pace | 89.2% | 10.8% | 237,986 | Visibility |
| 5 | Land Rover Range Rover Velar | 89.1% | 10.9% | 138,653 | Tyres |
| 6 | Vauxhall Grandland | 89.0% | 11.0% | 180,016 | Tyres |
| 7 | Audi Q5 | 87.6% | 12.4% | 522,500 | Tyres |
| 8 | Hyundai Tucson | 87.2% | 12.8% | 607,816 | Brakes |
| 9 | Mazda Cx 5 | 86.9% | 13.1% | 325,074 | Suspension |
| 10 | Ford Kuga | 86.1% | 13.9% | 1,435,440 | Lighting & signalling |
| 11 | Renault Kadjar | 85.9% | 14.1% | 362,939 | Lighting & signalling |
| 12 | Volkswagen Tiguan | 85.9% | 14.1% | 1,061,076 | Suspension |
| 13 | Bmw X3 | 85.2% | 14.8% | 517,351 | Lighting & signalling |
| 14 | Volvo Xc60 | 85.2% | 14.8% | 521,894 | Lighting & signalling |
| 15 | Mitsubishi Outlander | 84.6% | 15.4% | 397,256 | Lighting & signalling |
| 16 | Kia Sportage | 83.9% | 16.1% | 1,414,544 | Brakes |
| 17 | Toyota RAV4 | 83.7% | 16.4% | 729,523 | Lighting & signalling |
| 18 | Honda Cr-V | 83.0% | 17.0% | 1,189,540 | Lighting & signalling |
| 19 | Peugeot 3008 | 80.8% | 19.2% | 730,216 | Lighting & signalling |
| 20 | Nissan Qashqai | 79.5% | 20.5% | 3,280,339 | Suspension |
| 21 | Nissan X Trail | 79.2% | 20.8% | 565,529 | Suspension |
| 22 | Peugeot 5008 | 79.0% | 21.0% | 167,868 | Lighting & signalling |
| 23 | Hyundai Ix35 | 78.3% | 21.7% | 330,206 | Brakes |
| 24 | Land Rover Freelander | 77.6% | 22.4% | 805,256 | Lighting & signalling |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.