The MoT Files: Top 10 MPVs for passing first time
The MPV might be a relatively unfashionable choice these days, with buyers preferring the high-up driving position of an SUV, but there remains a place for the multi-purpose vehicle, with families that need practical and affordable transport.
When it comes to the MoT, there are lots of capable and durable MPVs on offer. We’ve crunched the Government figures to uncover the very best for passing the first test. These cars were first tested in 2016, so were initially registered in 2013.
Ford B-Max - 86.3% pass rate
The small Ford B-Max makes the most of its space courtesy of its large sliding side doors and its lack of central pillar. This allows easy access to the rear seats for getting children and luggage in and out, but it certainly doesn’t seem to have caused any structural issues to result in a failure come the first MoT.
The most-common reasons for failure are the lights – the B-Max is three times more likely to lose out on a clean record thanks to its stop light, and 63 per cent more likely to fail due to its indicators. However, given that only 3.2 per cent and 0.54 per cent failed on these fronts, this didn’t result in a vast swathe of B-Maxes not making it through their test.
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