MOT pass rate after rectification
The UK mot pass rate after rectification is the share of MOT tests that ended in a pass once minor faults were rectified at the test station during the same visit. For 2023 to 2024 it stood at 77.05%, measured across 32,693,703 MOT tests on Classes 3 & 4 (cars, vans and passenger vehicles with up to 12 seats).
Quick answer: The UK mot pass rate after rectification is 77.05% (2023 to 2024) — implying about 25,190,498 passes and a 22.95% fail rate.
Pass rate
77.05%
Fail rate
22.95%
Implied passes
25,190,498
Tests measured
32,693,703
What the mot pass rate after rectification means
The mot pass rate after rectification is the share of MOT tests that ended in a pass once minor faults were rectified at the test station during the same visit. At 77.05% for 2023 to 2024, roughly 25,190,498 of the 32,693,703 MOTs on Classes 3 & 4 (cars, vans and passenger vehicles with up to 12 seats) passed under this measure, leaving a 22.95% fail rate. Every test is marked to the same national MOT standard, so this rate reflects the real-world condition of the vehicle fleet rather than any variation in how strictly the test is applied.
MOT pass rate after rectification vs first-time mot pass rate
The DVSA publishes two pass-rate measures for 2023 to 2024. They differ by 5.63 percentage points.
| Measure | Pass rate | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate after rectification (this page) | 77.05% | 22.95% |
| First-time MOT pass rate | 71.42% | 28.58% |
If your car fails: the cost (£)
A failed MOT must be repaired before the vehicle can legally be driven (other than to a booked repair or MOT appointment). MOT fees are capped by the DVSA at £54.85 for a Class 4 car, and a partial re-test is free within 10 working days if the vehicle stays at the same test station.
Fee figure: DVSA statutory maximum MOT fees — separate from the pass-rate data.
Frequently asked questions about the mot pass rate after rectification
What is the mot pass rate after rectification in the UK?
The mot pass rate after rectification was 77.05% for 2023 to 2024, based on 32,693,703 MOT tests across Classes 3 & 4 (cars, vans and passenger vehicles with up to 12 seats) (DVSA table dvsa-mot-01). This measure is the share of MOT tests that ended in a pass once minor faults were rectified at the test station during the same visit.
How many MOTs does that represent?
A 77.05% mot pass rate after rectification across 32,693,703 tests implies roughly 25,190,498 passes in 2023 to 2024. The remaining 22.95% did not pass under this measure.
How does it compare to the first-time mot pass rate?
The first-time mot pass rate was 71.42% — 5.63 percentage points lower. It is the share of MOT tests passed at the first attempt, with no repairs carried out at the test station.
Does this MOT pass rate vary by car make or age?
The DVSA does not publish the mot pass rate after rectification broken down by make or by vehicle age. The official data set (dvsa-mot-01) reports results by class of vehicle only, so this figure is the national rate for Classes 3 & 4 (cars, vans and passenger vehicles with up to 12 seats).
What happens — and what does it cost — if a car fails its MOT?
A failed MOT means the vehicle does not meet the minimum legal standard and must be repaired before it can be driven (except to a pre-booked repair or test appointment). MOT fees are capped by the DVSA at £54.85 for a Class 4 car, and a partial re-test is free within 10 working days if the vehicle stays at the same test station. (Fee figure: DVSA statutory maximum, separate from the pass-rate data.)
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), table dvsa-mot-01 — MOT testing data for Great Britain. Financial year 2023 to 2024, Classes 3 & 4 (cars, vans and passenger vehicles with up to 12 seats). Verified 2026-06-27. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.