Data-driven vehicle guides backed by 261 million MOT records. Rankings, reliability data, and expert buying advice.
Best first cars ranked by MOT data: we analysed 8,687 tests across 2,065 vehicles to find the most reliable 2013-2017 models for new drivers.
How PlateInsight calculates vehicle reliability scores from 261 million UK MOT test records. Our data, methodology, and what the numbers mean.
Which 7-seater is most reliable? We analysed 5,493 MOT tests across 1,518 vehicles. The Honda CR-V diesel dominates with 98%+ pass rates across five model.
We analysed 10,116 MOT tests across 2,511 automatic vehicles. Honda CR-V diesels show 96-98% pass rates with torque converter autos. DSG vs CVT compared.
20 rock-solid used cars from our analysis of 11,581 MOT tests. The VW T-Roc R-Line diesel scored 1000/1000 and passes 99.4% of MOTs.
Real MOT data from 6,640 tests across 3,156 vehicles reveals the most reliable used cars under £15k. Diesel SUVs dominate, but watch out for commercial models.
Audi A1 reliability analysed across 1,938,452 MOT tests and 227,135 vehicles. Petrol models prove tougher than diesel - here's which years to buy and.
Which Audi A3 year should you buy? We analysed 3.2 million MOT tests across 333,545 vehicles. 2013 petrols hit 85.5% pass rates while 2010 diesels struggle.
Should you buy an Audi A4? Analysis of 1,734,080 MOT tests across 191,451 vehicles reveals the best and worst years, with 2012 petrol scoring 813/1000.
Audi Q3 reliability analysis from 891,343 MOT tests across 107,527 vehicles. Petrol models score up to 807/1000, diesel variants struggle with 39% dangerous.
Audi Q5 reliability analysis from 778,518 MOT tests across 96,543 vehicles. Diesel models show 33.4% dangerous defect rates in 2010. Which years deliver.
BMW 1 Series reliability analysis from 737,891 MOT tests across 81,025 vehicles. Petrol beats diesel, 2015-16 best years, 2012-13 diesels struggle most.
Ford Fiesta vs Vauxhall Corsa reliability compared using 19,444,720 MOT tests. See which supermini wins on pass rates, defects and which years to avoid.
6,367,849 MOT tests compared: Nissan Qashqai vs Peugeot 3008 reliability data reveals which family crossover holds up better long-term. See the results.
Nissan Juke vs Renault Captur reliability compared using 3,178,185 MOT tests. Near-identical scores but very different fault patterns. Full data breakdown inside.
13,656,724 MOT tests compared: VW Golf beats Ford Focus by 3.6 points on pass rate. See which years to buy and avoid in our data breakdown.
Toyota Yaris vs Honda Jazz reliability compared using 4,700,403 UK MOT tests. See which small Japanese runabout holds up better and which years to avoid.
6,554,950 MOT tests analysed: VW Tiguan beats the Nissan Qashqai by 5.9 points on pass rate. Here's what the data says about buying either.
Your car failed its MOT? We analysed 8,120,499 tests to show what happens next, your legal options, and how to avoid getting ripped off on repairs.
Based on 15,568 MOT tests across 5,124 vehicles, we reveal which cars pass their MOT first time. Hyundai i10 leads with 98.9% pass rate.
We analysed 556,424 MOT tests across 48,511 vehicles to find the UK's worst performers. The Nissan Cabstar fails 35% of tests - here's what to avoid.
Analysis of 55,743 MOT tests across 33,078 vehicles reveals how cars deteriorate. Tyres dominate at year 3, brakes worsen by year 5, suspension fails by.
Analysis of 23,652 MOT tests across 4,859 vehicles reveals the mileage tipping points where pass rates collapse. Low-mileage exotics average 96% pass rates.
Based on 8,143,353 MOT tests across 1,091,402 vehicles, we reveal the 10 most common MOT failures in the UK and how to prevent them before test day.
When should you buy a used car in the UK? We analysed 10,322 MOT tests across 2,467 vehicles to find the best months for deals, selection and quality.
We compared every UK vehicle check service on price, features, and data. PlateInsight costs £0.30 per check vs HPI's £19.99. Here's what each actually gives you.
Cat S and Cat N cars analysed across 102,588 MOT tests. We reveal which write-off categories pass MOT at 70%+ and which fail catastrophically. Real data.
We analysed 18,717 MOT tests across 4,336 vehicles to find the UK's cheapest cars to maintain. Diesel SUVs dominate with pass rates over 95%.
How to check a used car before buying in the UK. We analysed 6,898,038 MOT tests across 779,448 vehicles to reveal what really fails and which checks matter.
Learn how to spot clocked mileage using MOT history. Analysis of 928,983 MOT tests across 99,450 vehicles reveals the red flags that catch odometer fraud.
We analysed 5.7 million MOT tests across 786,691 vehicles to settle the diesel vs petrol reliability debate. The numbers reveal surprising winners.
We analysed 3,447 MOT tests across 1,855 electric vehicles to reveal which EVs are genuinely reliable. The data shows hybrids dominate the top spots.
We analysed 6,567 MOT tests across 1,786 diesel vehicles to find the most reliable models. VW T-Roc TDI leads with 99.4% pass rate.
Analysis of 28,970 MOT tests across 4,256 petrol vehicles reveals which engines last longest. Toyota Prius leads at 894/1000, but luxury brands surprise.
Analysis of 375,421 MOT tests across 56,995 vehicles reveals the worst performers from 2018. Real data shows which models to avoid.
The least reliable cars from 2019 revealed. Analysis of 133,743 MOT tests across 25,342 vehicles shows which models are already failing badly.
The most reliable cars from 2016 revealed: 9,046 MOT tests across 2,049 vehicles show which 10-year-old models are still going strong in the UK.
We analysed 8,045 MOT tests across 2,330 vehicles from 2017. Seven years in, these diesel workhorses are sailing through tests at 97%+ pass rates.
2018 cars analysed from 6,967 MOT tests across 2,514 vehicles. Hyundai Tucson leads with 98.6% pass rate. Real UK data shows which models stay reliable.
We analysed 7,235 MOT tests across 3,215 vehicles from 2019. The VW T-Roc R-Line diesel scores perfect reliability at 99.4% pass rate, but commercial trucks.