Used buying guides

Used car buying guides by make and model

Guides for 651 models across 58 makes, built on 31,196,982 DVSA MOT tests from 2025. Each one shows how the model performs at test, how it holds up with age, and what it most often fails on — then lets you check the specific car you are considering.

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Most-tested models

Used Ford Fiesta 72.78% MOT pass rate · 1,355,783 tests
Used Ford Focus 74.62% MOT pass rate · 890,938 tests
Used Vauxhall Corsa 71.57% MOT pass rate · 889,399 tests
Used Volkswagen Golf 79.21% MOT pass rate · 871,343 tests
Used Ford Transit 74.63% MOT pass rate · 644,474 tests
Used Volkswagen Polo 73.12% MOT pass rate · 630,674 tests
Used Nissan Qashqai 73.5% MOT pass rate · 598,809 tests
Used Vauxhall Astra 72.34% MOT pass rate · 579,871 tests
Used Toyota Yaris 80.34% MOT pass rate · 477,855 tests
Used Audi A3 79.9% MOT pass rate · 418,009 tests
Used Land Rover Range 83.61% MOT pass rate · 387,957 tests
Used MINI Cooper 87.98% MOT pass rate · 353,531 tests
Used BMW 3 Series 77.74% MOT pass rate · 346,651 tests
Used Honda Jazz 80.64% MOT pass rate · 339,768 tests
Used Nissan Juke 74.48% MOT pass rate · 326,752 tests
Used Volkswagen Transporter 72.88% MOT pass rate · 317,307 tests
Used Ford Kuga 83.58% MOT pass rate · 304,554 tests
Used Renault Clio 62.96% MOT pass rate · 302,795 tests
Used Fiat 500 70.89% MOT pass rate · 298,752 tests
Used Kia Sportage 80.57% MOT pass rate · 296,086 tests
Used Toyota Aygo 81.42% MOT pass rate · 268,648 tests
Used Honda Civic 74.32% MOT pass rate · 257,293 tests
Used Land Rover Discovery 81.32% MOT pass rate · 251,981 tests
Used Hyundai I10 79.04% MOT pass rate · 250,698 tests

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