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Revealed: the postcodes where you’re most likely to pass your MOT test

The latest data from the Department for Transport, analysed by Euro Car Parts , has revealed the UK postcodes where cars are most likely to pass and fail their MOT tests, with Scotland and the South West of England home to numerous failure hotspots.

When it comes to the areas where cars are most likely to pass their MOT, Nottingham (87%) had the highest pass rates, whilst London postcodes also performed well, with 10 postcodes from the capital achieving over 77% pass rates.

The postcodes with the highest MOT pass rates are:

NG (Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

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Motoring

Revealed: the postcodes where you’re most likely to pass your MOT test

The Devon Coast has one of the most EV-friendly road trip routes in the UK

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7 Car accessories that you'll actually use

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