New analysis has revealed that Llandrindod Wells is one of the areas of the UK where you are most likely to fail your MOT.

The study by A-Plan Insurance examined the latest GOV.UK data on MOT tests and outcomes to reveal the areas of the UK with the highest and lowest percentage of pass rates.

Llandod came in with a pass rate of just 76.7 per cent, the eighth lowest rate in the whole of the UK.

The Spa town was the only area in Wales inside the top ten.

Kirkcaldy, on the east coast of Scotland came in with the lowest percentage of pass rate when analysing all MOT tests in a calendar year. In this area, you have a 72.9 per cent chance of passing your MOT.

Coming in as the UK area with the second lowest chance of passing your MOT is Dundee. The fourth-largest city in Scotland has an MOT pass rate percentage of 74 per cent.

Truro, with an average MOT pass rate of 74.5 per cent is the UK area with the third lowest chance of passing this test.

Four out of five of the top ten areas are situated in Scotland.

Commenting on the figures, a spokesperson for A-Plan Insurance said: “An MOT checks that your vehicle meets the road safety and environmental standards and is a requirement by law but it is a particularly easy test to fail.

“Small ways to fail your MOT include your screen wash not being filled up or having a lit-up warning light on the dashboard; ensure that you have checked both of these things.”

“According to the Express, the average repair costs are £272 in the UK, coupled with the government limit of £54.85 for the service. This research highlights where some UK areas will be splashing the cash as, according to the latest data, they are more likely to fail this test.

“It is suggested that if an area is offering low costs for the MOT itself, you will incur higher costs for the parts that need fixing and/or replacing which is something we advise to be aware of.”

The research was carried out by A-Plan Insurance, which has more than 100 branches nationwide. The company, established in the 1960s, provides a personalised service to more than 900,000 policy holders.