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Five car models BANNED from driving tests as thousands of learners fail due to ‘unsuitable’ motors – is yours included?

A number of learner drivers are failing their test because they used an unsuitable or faulty motor

THERE are five car models that are banned from driving tests after thousands of learners failed due to "unsuitable."

Most people remember the day they took their driving test.

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The Ford StreetKa is deemed unsuitable by many test centresCredit: Refer to Caption
learner driver with instructorCredit: Getty
learner driver with instructor
learner driver with instructorCredit: Getty

Many young drivers are extremely nervous on the day and want to avoid making a silly mistake that results in a fail.

But now it has emerged that many drivers are failing the test due to their choice of car.

According to data published by the DVSA, 6,390 learner drivers automatically failed their test in 2023 due to arriving in an unsuitable vehicle or no vehicle at all.

The BMW Mini Convertible ( 2004 to present), Ford StreetKa (2003 - 2005), Smart ForTwo (1998 - Present), Toyota IQ (2009 - 2015) and Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (2003 - 2019) are all banned from test centres due to issues with visibility.

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, said: "It's hard not to feel sorry for some of these candidates, when you bear in mind how nerve-wracking the practical driving test is.

"Having paid out hundreds of pounds on lessons, and with a burning desire to get the freedom that comes with having a full licence, many learners are desperate to get the thumbs-up from the examiner.

"But while your vehicle breaking down or being involved in a collision - as long as it wasn't your fault - would seem unfortunate, there are other aspects that are not so understandable."

Select Car Leasing highlighted that, during 2023, 7,956 vehicles broke down during driving tests, meaning the learners behind the wheel failed.

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