Copy article

Britain’s most clocked car models of 2025 – do you own one?

ended 18. February 2026

Britain’s most clocked car models of 2025 have been revealed, with the Nissan Qashqai heading the Top 20 list. 

New figures from vehicle history platform carVertical show almost one in ten (9.7%) of Qashqais checked showed signs of mileage being wound back, with an average rollback of 15,490 miles.

The research also highlights popular SUVs as a repeated target for odometer fraud. Models such as the Volvo XC60 and XC90, often chosen by families for their space, comfort and practicality, continue to feature prominently in mileage manipulation checks. In fact, the Volvo XC60 was the second most commonly clocked model, with 8.4% of vehicles affected, followed by the Volvo XC90 at 7.2%.

While the Qashqai topped the list for the share of cars clocked, the most extreme mileage rollbacks were found elsewhere. The Land Rover Defender recorded the largest average reduction, with 59,201 miles wiped from the odometer.

The Vauxhall Insignia (40,896 miles) and Mercedes-Benz S-Class (40,742 miles) also stood out for large average rollbacks.

  • Do you own one of the cars mentioned in the table below? What is your reaction to your car being among the top 20 of clocked cars?
  • What should people do to avoid buying a clocked car? Any tips or tricks?
  • Is clocking cars a big issue? How can it be solved?

Responses today please.

1 responses from the Newspage community

Copy all

Copy

Editor
Scott Gallacher
Director at Rowley Turton
Mileage fraud directly distorts value.

The absence of EVs is notable — perhaps because they’re newer and supported by digital records — but that may change as the used EV market grows.

BMW is another interesting standout. Given how popular BMW and MINI are, seeing only the Z4 appear could reflect stronger digital servicing systems, or simply different buyer demographics. Premium cars with consistent dealer histories are often harder to manipulate, whereas patchier records on mainstream models create more opportunity for abuse.

As a financial planner, this matters because many savvy clients buy second-hand and often fund purchases from savings or investment withdrawals rather than finance. If you’re releasing £20,000–£40,000 from ISAs or portfolios, overpaying for a clocked vehicle isn’t just a motoring issue — it’s a capital protection issue.