Cars that are most and least likely to fail an MOT test have been named and shamed in new data.

MOT results sourced from the Driver and Vehicle Standard Agency (DVSA) for 2017 has been used to list the 10 models in each vehicle category - from city cars to large SUVs - with the worst track records when it comes to passing the assessment at the first attempt.

What Car? also revealed the cars with the highest average MOT test pass percentage rates.

What are your chances? New figures have revealed which models and most and least likely to pass the MOT test at the first attempt. Does your motor feature in any of the lists?

Some 28.9million cars and light commercial vehicles vehicles were tested in 2017 with 7.5million failing the assessment at the first attempt, DVSA records show.

These first-time flunked test results have been used by What Car? to help used buyers decide which motors they should consider purchasing - and those to avoid.

Unsurprisingly, it's the latest models that - on average - more commonly have the better pass rates, while vehicles that are becoming long in the tooth dominate the standings with the highest likelihood of failing.

Fail rates have since increased following the introduction of new MOT rules in May 2018.

Three new defect categories - minor, major and dangerous - and tougher exhaust emission checks saw MOT fail rates increase to one in three vehicles tested in the first 12 months, latest records show.

Here's the breakdown of the models that had the highest and lowest MOT test pass rates in 2017 in each of nine vehicle categories:

City cars

Skoda's Citigo - the sister car to the VW Up and Seat Mii, both of which are also in the top 10 city cars with the best pass rates - was the small model with the best chance of sailing through the MOT assessment.

Just six per cent of cars tested failed, which was matched by Peugeot's latest 108.

At the opposite end of the spectrum, those still driving a Daewoo Matiz (which isn't many) had almost a two in five chance of their car failing the MOT test.

The long-out-of-production Daewoo Matiz had the worst track record for failed MOT attempts in 2017. Almost two in five flunked the assessment at the first attempt that year

City cars: Least and most likely to fail an MOT test Lowest fail rates 1. Skoda Citigo (2012-present): 6% 2. Peugeot 108 (2014-present): 6% 3. VW Up (2012-present): 6.7% 4. Kia Picanto (2011-2017): 9.8% 5. Vauxhall Adam (2013-present): 10.6% 6. Seat Mii (2012-present): 10.8% 7. Suzuki Alto (2009-2015): 11.7% 8. Hyundai i10 (2008-2013): 12.5% 9. Ford Ka (2008-2016): 13.5% 10. Smart Fortwo (2007-2014): 14.4% Highest fail rates 1. Daewoo Matiz (1998-2005): 38.8% 2. Suzuki Alto (1997-2004): 36.4% 3. Ford Ka (1996-2008): 34.6% 4. Suzuki Alto (2004-2009): 32.7% 5. Hyundai Amica (2000-2003): 32.1% 6. Peugeot 106 (1996-2003): 31.7% 7. Fiat Seicento (1998-2004): 31.1% 8. Seat Arosa (1997-2005): 28.3% 9. Chevrolet Matiz (2005-2010): 28.1% 10. Citroën C2 (2003-2009): 28.1%

Superminis

The Mitsubishi Mirage might be cheap and cheerful (new prices start from £9,999) but certainly appears durable, if MOT pass rates are anything to go by.

Incredibly, the previous generation Honda Jazz has a more than respectable pass rate of 93 per cent. Not bad for a model that went into production 11 years ago.

As for the models to avoid, it might be worth side stepping French hatchbacks; the older Renault Clio and Citroen Saxo have more than a one in three chance of flunking.

The 1998-2005 Renault Clio is getting long in the tooth by today's standards, but you'll still spot plenty on UK roads in regular use. Time is catching up with the French hatchback, as fail rates are higher than any other car in its class

Superminis: Least and most likely to fail an MOT test Lowest fail rates 1. Mitsubishi Mirage (2012-present): 4.8% 2. Mini Hatch (2014-present): 5.0% 3. Toyota Yaris (2011-present): 6.3% 4. Dacia Sandero (2013-present): 6.7% 5. Honda Jazz (2008-2015): 7.0% 6. Toyota iQ (2008-2014): 7.2% 7. Nissan Note (2013-2017): 7.7% 8. Audi A1 (2010-2019): 8.1% 9. Suzuki Swift (2010-2017): 8.5% 10. Peugeot 208 (2012-present): 8.8% Highest fail rates 1. Renault Clio (1998-2005): 35.8% 2. Citroën Saxo (1996-2003) 35.3% 3. Ford Fiesta (1995-2002): 33.7% 4. Rover Streetwise (2003-2005): 32.7% 5. Vauxhall Corsa (2000-2006): 32.7% 6. Nissan Micra (1992-2002): 31.3% 7. Kia Cerato (2004-2007): 30.2% 8. Seat Ibiza (2002-2008): 30.1% 9. Fiat Punto (1999-2010): 30.0% 10. Peugeot 206 (1998-2009): 30.0%

Family cars

The figures suggest that MOT pass rates could increase if more of us switch to electric cars.

The Nissan Leaf topped the charts with 96.3 per cent of models sailing through the MOT test.

Fiat's Stilo, on the other hand, has a much lower first-time pass rate of 62.5 per cent, making it the family model most commonly requiring a re-test.

The Fiat Stilo is relatively rare these days - most because the few that were bought have already found a new home at the scrapyard. Those still being driven have a poor MOT test record

Family cars: Least and most likely to fail an MOT test Lowest fail rates 1. Nissan Leaf (2011-2018): 3.7% 2. Mazda 3 (2013-2019): 4.8% 3. Honda Civic (2011-2015): 6.5% 4. VW Beetle (2012-2018): 6.9% 5. Skoda Rapid (2012-2019): 7.1% 6. Lexus CT (2011-present): 7.4% 7. Toyota Auris (2013-2019): 7.4% 8. Toyota Prius (2009-2016): 8% 9. Mercedes A-Class (2013-2018): 8.2% 10. Skoda Octavia (2013-present): 8.3% Highest fail rates 1. Fiat Stilo (2001-2007): 37.5% 2. Mitsubishi Carisma (1995-2005): 35.3% 3. Rover 400 (1995-1999): 34.8% 4. Peugeot 306 (1997-2002): 32.6% 5. Alfa Romeo 147 (2000-2010): 31.9% 6. Renault Mégane (2002-2008): 31.9% 7. MG ZR (2001-2005): 30.9% 8. Ford Focus (1998-2004): 30.7% 9. Vauxhall Astra (1998-2004): 30.4% 10. Citroën Xsara (1997-2004): 30.4%

Small SUVs

It's a mixed result for the Subaru Forester. The previous generation Forester - despite going out of production in 2012 - has the highest MOT test first-time pass rate.

However, the model that preceded it is in the list of cars that most commonly failed.

The model to avoid is the older Jeep Patriot - it only has a three in five chance of passing, according to 2017 DVSA stats. Records suggest there are still more than 2,000 of these in use on UK roads.

Another model you'll not spot on UK roads too often is the Jeep Patriot. That's a good thing, as almost two in five can't pass the roadworthiness test at the first go

Small SUVs: Least and most likely to fail an MOT test Lowest fail rates 1. Subaru Forester (2008-2012): 4.6% 2. Mercedes GLA (2014-present): 4.8% 3. Vauxhall Mokka (2012-present): 5.4% 4. Audi Q3 (2011-2018): 6.1% 5. Skoda Yeti (2009-2017): 6.6% 6. Mini Paceman (2013-2017): 6.8% 7. Nissan Qashqai (2014-present): 7.1% 8. Peugeot 2008 (2013-present): 7.1% 9. Dacia Duster (2013-2018): 7.6% 10. Mini Countryman (2010-2017): 8.6% Highest fail rates 1. Jeep Patriot (2007-2014): 39.1% 2. Suzuki Grand Vitara (1998-2006): 28.7% 3. Land Rover Freelander (1997-2006): 28.0% 4. Toyota RAV4 (1994-2000): 27.0% 5. Honda HR-V (1999-2005): 25.5% 6. Daihatsu Terios (1997-2006): 25.2% 7. Jeep Compass (2006-2016): 23.8% 8. Subaru Forester (2002-2008): 22.5% 9. Suzuki SX4 (2006-2013): 22.1% 10. Suzuki Jimny (1998-2018) 21.1%

Large SUVs

Honda's previous generation CR-V has the best record among all the big SUVs for passing the MOT test first time, with just 6.7 per cent failing during 2017.

Japanese models dominate the standings, with Lexus, Toyota and Mazda also featuring high in the table of first-time passers.

However, Japanese brands are also the top of the list of vehicles with the highest fail rates, too. Ageing Nissans, such as the Terrano II, appear to not have the best track records.

The Terrano II (1993-2007) has the lowest MOT pass rate of any large SUV, according to the DVSA's records for 2017

Large SUVs: Least and most likely to fail an MOT test Lowest fail rates 1. Honda CR-V (2012-2016): 6.7% 2. Lexus RX (2009-2016): 6.8% 3. Toyota RAV4 (2013-2019): 7.0% 4. Mazda CX-5 (2012-2017): 7.2% 5. BMW X5 (2013-2018): 7.6% 6. BMW X3 (2011-2017): 8.0% 7. Audi Q5 (2008-2017): 8.8% 8. Range Rover Sport (2014-present): 8.8% 9. Porsche Cayenne (2010-2017): 8.8% 10. VW Touareg (2010-2018): 9.7% Highest fail rates 1. Nissan Terrano II (1993-2007): 36.0% 2. Nissan Pathfinder (2005-2012): 28.9% 3. Mitsubishi Shogun (2000-2007): 28.9% 4. BMW X5 (2000-2007): 28.8% 5. Kia Sorento (2003-2010): 28.8% 6. Jeep Cherokee (2001-2008): 28.1% 7. Jeep Grand Cherokee (1999-2005): 27.9% 8. Ssangyong Rexton (2003-2013): 27.8% 9. Mercedes M-Class (1998-2005): 27.6% 10. Lexus RX (1998-2003): 27.5%

MPVs

Large families looking for a dependable MPV should look no further than the Skoda Roomster. It has an MOT first-time pass rate of 92.9 per cent, according to the DVSA's stats.

Ford's B-Max and C-Max are both models that have notable success, though the American firm has - or will soon - discontinue both in Europe as it focuses on developing new electric cars.

Older examples of Kia's Carens are less successful, with almost two in five examples of the 1999-2006 model having to be re-tested for one reason or another.

Almost two in five Kia Carens (1996-2006) fail their MOT test at the first attempt. That's a concern considering this is a large family car

MPVs: Least and most likely to fail an MOT test Lowest fail rates 1. Skoda Roomster (2006-2015): 7.1% 2. Ford B-Max (2012-2017): 8.5% 3. Ford C-Max (2011-2019): 9.8% 4. VW Touran (2010-2015): 10.5% 5. Mercedes B-Class (2011-2019): 10.7% 6. VW Sharan (2010-present): 10.9% 7. Vauxhall Meriva (2010-2018): 11.1% 8. Citroën C4 Picasso (2014-2019): 11.1% 9. Seat Alhambra (2010-present): 11.4% 10. Toyota Verso (2009-2013): 11.9% Highest fail rates 1. Kia Carens (1999-2006): 39.5% 2. Citroën C8 (2002-2010): 35.2% 3. Mitsubishi Space Star (1998-2006): 32.9% 4. Kia Sedona (1998-2006): 32.9% 5. Ford Galaxy (1995-2006): 32.4% 6. VW Sharan (1995-2010): 32.3% 7. Chrysler Grand Voyager (2001-2008): 32.3% 8. Fiat Multipla (1998-2011): 32.2% 9. Vauxhall Zafira (1999-2005): 31.4% 10. Peugeot 807 (2002-2010): 30.8%

Executive cars

It appears that owners of the latest BMWs are most likely to see their cars pass an MOT test first time, with the 4 Series and 3 Series being more successful than other models in this class.

That said, an 8.2 and 11 per cent pass rate respectively isn't as higher as the best models in other categories.

At the other end of the scale is Alfa Romeo's 156, which in its defence went out of production 13 years ago. Those who have held onto them face a one in three chance of it failing the MOT test at the first attempt.

The Alfa Romeo 156 was a notoriously unreliable executive car - though it was pretty. Its MOT test record supports the poor durability record it has

Executive cars: Least and most likely to fail an MOT test Lowest fail rates 1. BMW 4 Series (2013-present): 8.2% 2. BMW 3 Series (2012-2019): 11.0% 3. Citroën DS5 (2012-2015): 11.2% 4. Toyota Avensis (2009-2018): 11.2% 5. Mercedes CLA (2013-2019): 11.4% 6. Mercedes C-Class (2007-2014): 11.4% 7. Lexus IS (2005-2013): 11.7% 8. VW Passat (2010-2015): 12.1% 9. Audi A5 (2007-2016): 12.4% 10. Peugeot 508 (2011-2018): 13.1% Highest fail rates 1. Alfa Romeo 156 (1997-2006): 35.0% 2. Volvo V40 (1996-2004): 34.0% 3. MG ZT (2001-2005): 33.8% 4. Renault Laguna (2001-2007): 33.6% 5. Nissan Primera (1996-2002): 32.5% 6. Volvo S40 (1996-2004): 31.8% 7. Vauxhall Vectra (2002-2008): 31.8% 8. Rover 600 (1993-1999): 31.4% 9. Peugeot 406 (1996-2004): 29.5% 10. Rover 75 (1999-2005): 29.2%

Luxury cars

Aston Martin's DB9 has an incredibly high MOT test pass rate compared to other luxury cars in this list, with more than 95 per cent getting the green light on the first attempt.

Fancy Audis and Jaguars - which is surprising considering their generally poor reliability track records - also appear in the list of 10 models with the highest pass rates.

Older versions of BMW's 5 Series and Mercedes' E-Class, which ironically are the two most popular cars in this class - are most likely to have to go to a re-test, though average fail rates are lower than in other vehicle categories.

While this 1996-2003 generation BMW 5 Series has the lowest first-time MOT pass rate of all luxury cars, the chances of it failing on average are smaller than models in other classes

Luxury cars: Least and most likely to fail an MOT test Lowest fail rates 1. Aston Martin DB9 (2004-2016): 4.9% 2. Audi A8 (2010-2017): 7.6% 3. Audi A6 (2011-2018): 8.4% 4. Jaguar XJ (2010-present): 9.3% 5. Mercedes E-Class (2009-2016): 10.4% 6. Audi A7 (2010-2017): 10.8% 7. BMW 7 Series (2008-2015): 11.0% 8. Mercedes CLS (2011-2018): 11.0% 9. Jaguar XK (2006-2015): 12.1% 10. Jaguar XF (2007-2015): 12.6% Highest fail rates 1. BMW 5 Series (1996-2003): 28.7% 2. Mercedes E-Class (1995-2003): 24.2% 3. Mercedes CL (1998-2006): 23.9% 4. Jaguar XJ (2003-2009): 23.5% 5. BMW 5 Series (2003-2010): 21.9% 6. Mercedes E-Class (2003-2009): 20.6% 7. BMW 6 Series (2003-2011): 19.5% 8. Mercedes S-Class (1998-2005): 19.2% 9. Mercedes CLS (2004-2010): 19.1% 10. BMW 7 Series (2001-2008): 18.4%

Sports cars and convertibles

Porsche's 911 has a decent record for passing the MOT test, with two generations of the iconic sports car at the top of the standings with the lowest fail rates.

Comparatively, the Vauxhall Tigra is far less of a sports car and significantly less likely to have a successful MOT test.

Almost three in five fail the assessment at the first attempt, the data shows. That's higher than any other machine here.

The Tigra is barely a sports car. It also has the worst record of all when it comes to MOT tests

Sports cars: Least and most likely to fail an MOT test Lowest fail rates 1. Porsche 911 (2005-2012): 6.4% 2. Porsche 911 (1994-1998): 6.7% 3. Mercedes SLK/SLC (2011-2019): 7.4% 4. BMW M3 (2007-2013): 8.5% 5. Porsche Boxster (2005-2012): 9.0% 6. Porsche Cayman (2005-2012): 10.3% 7. Audi TT (2006-2014): 10.7% 8. BMW M135i (2012-2015): 11.2% 9. Mercedes SL (2001-2012): 13.1% 10. BMW Z4 (2009-2016): 13.1% Highest fail rates 1. Vauxhall Tigra (2004-2009): 58.1% 2. Alfa Romeo GT (2004-2011): 38.0% 3. Hyundai Coupé (2002-2009): 32.4% 4. BMW Z3 (1997-2003): 25.9% 5. Mazda RX-8 (2003-2010): 25.4% 6. Audi TT (1999-2006): 25.4% 7. Toyota Celica (1999-2006): 25.1% 8. Alfa Romeo Brera (2006-2011): 25.0% 9. Mazda MX-5 (1998-2005): 24.5% 10. BMW Z4 (2003-2009): 23.4%

More than 140 motorists are caught DAILY driving cars without valid MOTs

What Car? also revealed the shocking number of UK drivers caught every day at the wheel of vehicles without a valid MOT certificate.

Almost 211,000 motorists were reprimanded by police for driving vehicles with out-of-date MOTs between 2015 and 2018, which works out at 144 on average daily.

The Department for Transport's decision to overhaul the MOT test last May appears to have had a positive impact, according to What Car?'s analysis.

Offences for driving without a valid MOT dropped by around 30 per cent in the six months after May 2018, compared with the same six-month period in previous years.

However, not all UK forces were able to give full figures for 2018.

What Car? estimates that forces have have earned £20.8million from drivers caught at the wheel of a vehicle without a valid MOT certificate in the last four years

Driving without an MOT will result in either a £100 non-endorsable Fixed Penalty Notice, or a Traffic Offence Report.

Most common reason why cars fail an MOT test 1. Lights and indicators: 29.5% 2. Suspension: 20.2% 3. Brakes: 17.2% 4. Tyres and wheels: 10.9% 5. Driver’s view: 8.7% 6. Fuel and exhaust: 5.4% 7. Steering: 3.0% 8. Seatbelts: 2.2% 9. Bodywork and structure: 1.9% 10. Numberplates / VIN 0.9%

Based on these figures, it's been estimated that forces have earned £20.8million from drivers caught at the wheel of vehicles without valid MOT certificates in the last four years.

Steve Huntingford, editor of What Car?, said: 'Forgetting to renew your MOT certificate is an easy mistake for many drivers to make, but something that clearly happens too often.

'With more than 140 caught every day in the last four years, more needs to be done to ensure our cars are roadworthy. Drivers aren't just risking their own lives, but those of other road users.

'There is even a free service from the UK Government to send drivers an MOT reminder, and the onus is on motorists to make sure theirs is up to date.'

Police forces in Scotland caught 55,000 drivers over the four-year period - 37 motorists every 24 hours - which is the highest of any region, says the data.