Registered 2014–2016 · seventh to ninth MOT
The MOT at 9 to 11 years old
Data updated
Quick answer
Cars 9 to 11 years old pass 71.9% of MOT tests, from 7,563,701 DVSA tests of cars first registered 2014–2016. Ranked among 207 models with at least 5,000 tests at this age, the Jaguar F-Type passes most often at 91.3% and the Citroen Dispatch least at 51.3%.
At a glance
Pass rate at this age
71.9%national all ages 72.3%7,563,701 tests
Same age, compared fairly
Models that pass most at 9 to 11 years old
Every car here is the same age, so no adjustment is needed. Limited to models with at least 5,000 tests in this band, which leaves out low-volume exotics whose owners barely drive them.
| # | Model | Pass rate | Tests at this age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jaguar F-Type | 91.3% | 6,033 |
| 2 | Lexus NX | 86.8% | 7,615 |
| 3 | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 86.6% | 6,316 |
| 4 | Mercedes-Benz GLE | 86.5% | 6,583 |
| 5 | Porsche Macan | 86.3% | 9,027 |
| 6 | BMW X5 | 85.4% | 18,114 |
| 7 | Lexus IS | 85.3% | 7,715 |
| 8 | Audi TT | 85.3% | 21,651 |
| 9 | Porsche Cayenne | 85.2% | 6,962 |
| 10 | Mazda MX-5 | 84.3% | 9,895 |
| 11 | Audi A7 | 83.7% | 6,147 |
| 12 | Honda Jazz | 83.7% | 56,190 |
| 13 | Lexus CT | 83.5% | 10,150 |
| 14 | Honda Cr-V | 83.2% | 43,012 |
| 15 | BMW 5 Series | 83.1% | 47,530 |
| 16 | Mercedes-Benz GLC | 82.8% | 10,389 |
| 17 | Honda Hr-V | 82.1% | 9,616 |
| 18 | Land Rover Range Rover | 82.1% | 16,973 |
| 19 | Fiat Ducato | 82.0% | 7,967 |
| 20 | Audi Q7 | 82.0% | 11,011 |
Same age, compared fairly
Models that pass least at 9 to 11 years old
| # | Model | Pass rate | Tests at this age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 188 | Citroen Dispatch | 51.3% | 10,652 |
| 189 | Citroen DS3 | 53.7% | 25,819 |
| 190 | Renault Kangoo | 53.7% | 10,258 |
| 191 | Vauxhall Antara | 54.1% | 5,279 |
| 192 | Renault Clio | 54.9% | 72,019 |
| 193 | Nissan NV200 | 55.0% | 10,004 |
| 194 | Citroen Berlingo | 55.5% | 42,235 |
| 195 | Peugeot 5008 | 56.2% | 5,017 |
| 196 | Mercedes-Benz Citan | 56.6% | 7,590 |
| 197 | Vauxhall Vivaro | 56.7% | 51,593 |
| 198 | Vauxhall Combo | 57.4% | 13,973 |
| 199 | Dacia Sandero | 57.4% | 40,567 |
| 200 | Renault Megane | 57.7% | 17,716 |
| 201 | Renault Trafic | 57.7% | 28,525 |
| 202 | Peugeot Bipper | 58.4% | 5,392 |
| 203 | Peugeot Partner | 59.8% | 38,873 |
| 204 | DS DS3 | 59.9% | 17,820 |
| 205 | Citroen C4 | 60.3% | 63,703 |
| 206 | Fiat Punto | 60.6% | 7,676 |
| 207 | Fiat 500L | 61.3% | 12,542 |
300 models have at least 1,000 tests at this age; 207 clear the 5,000 floor used here.
Common questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for a car 9 to 11 years old?
- 71.9%, across 7,563,701 DVSA tests of cars first registered 2014–2016. The national rate across all ages is 72.3%. That is 8.9 points below the 6 to 8 years old band, which is roughly the size of the step at every age.
- Which car is most reliable at 9 to 11 years old?
- Among models with at least 5,000 tests at this age, the Jaguar F-Type passes most often at 91.3%, and the Citroen Dispatch least at 51.3%. Because every car compared is the same age, this is the fairest ordering on the site — though a car's own mileage and history still matter more than its model.
- Which MOT is this?
- A car 9 to 11 years old is on its seventh to ninth MOT. The first MOT falls when the car turns three, and each is annual after that, so the age band maps directly onto how many times the car has been through the test.
- Should I buy a car that is 9 to 11 years old?
- At this age the MOT history separates good cars from bad ones far better than the model does. Look for how many advisories have been carried year to year without repair, and whether mileage has been consistent. The band's ranking tells you what to expect from the model; the car's own record tells you what you are actually buying.
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