Are Electric Cars More Likely To Pass an MOT first time in the UK?

Are Electric Cars More Likely To Pass an MOT first time in the UK?

The Hyundai Ioniq has the honour to pass an MOT first time with a 98.75 per cent success rate.

The Haymarket’s new e-mobility channel Move Electric recently conducted a survey of 5,230 electric vehicles regarding their MOT tests. Surprisingly, they found 86.65 per cent of all-electric vehicles succeeded in their MOT for the first time, with the 2017-forwards Hyundai Ioniq enjoying the greatest success rate of 98.75 per cent.

Exploring further, we found that the new-generation Nissan Leaf (2018 forwards) received the second spot with a 97.7 percent success rate, while the 2014-2020 Volkswagen e-Golf secured the third position in the list with a 93.94 per cent pass rate.

The typical mileage of the electric cars examined stood at 34,331 miles, and not even a single vehicle was rated under 77 per cent.

It was not the first of its kind survey, though. Last year, What Car? also carried out a similar study and revealed that 84.46 per cent of internal combustion engine vehicles less than eight years old succeeded in their MOT test the first time. However, those cars only had 41,304 miles on average when examined.

The recent analysis disclosed that the Tesla Model S owners using (2014 onwards models) travelled the most miles, with the typical Model S featuring 51,516 miles on the odometer when examined.

On the other end of the spectrum, the little Renault Twizy (from 2012 to 2021) – an EV suitable for city driving, mostly – only travelled 8,209 miles on average when investigated.

Move Electric editor James Attwood stated the used electric vehicle market is growing. Our studies reveal that when they take their first MOT examination, they have better chances to succeed than internal combustion engine cars.

Another optimistic point is the considerable distance most electric car owners travel, which negates the myth that EVs are not good daily drivers.

James also said, “It's also worth remembering that the newest cars that needed an MOT in 2020 dated from 2017. Since then, there has been an influx of new EVs that offer more range and practicality, and which also promise to be just as reliable and easy to live with day-to-day.”

Here is the list of electric vehicles with the highest success rate in their first MOT: