Most Reliable Cars in the UK
Ranked by MOT pass rate from 59,115,744 real tests in 2024.
Only includes models with 1,000+ tests for statistical significance. Data from the DVSA.
Top 20 Most Reliable Cars
Highest MOT pass rates across all ages
| # | Car | Year | Pass Rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dvsa Dvsa | 2018 | 99% | 3,047 |
| 2 | Ferrari 488 | 2018 | 99% | 1,512 |
| 3 | Ferrari 488 | 2017 | 99% | 1,489 |
| 4 | Levc Tx | 2023 | 98% | 3,419 |
| 5 | Bentley Continental Gt | 2017 | 98% | 2,208 |
| 6 | Bmw M3 Competition Auto | 2021 | 98% | 1,821 |
| 7 | Toyota Prius | 2024 | 98% | 1,796 |
| 8 | Bentley Bentayga | 2021 | 98% | 1,451 |
| 9 | Porsche Boxster | 2020 | 98% | 1,370 |
| 10 | Suzuki Ignis Sz3 Dualjet Mhev | 2021 | 98% | 1,256 |
| 11 | Mercedes Gt | 2018 | 98% | 1,190 |
| 12 | Lamborghini Urus V8 Auto | 2019 | 98% | 1,177 |
| 13 | Lamborghini Urus V8 Auto | 2021 | 98% | 1,173 |
| 14 | Bentley Continental Gt V8 Auto | 2020 | 98% | 1,152 |
| 15 | Bentley Bentayga | 2019 | 98% | 1,142 |
| 16 | Mclaren 600lt V8 S-a | 2019 | 98% | 1,132 |
| 17 | Ferrari 812 Superfast S-a | 2019 | 98% | 1,107 |
| 18 | Ferrari 488 | 2016 | 98% | 1,076 |
| 19 | Porsche 718 Cayman Gt4 | 2020 | 98% | 1,017 |
| 20 | Volkswagen Multivan Life Phev S-a | 2023 | 98% | 1,013 |
20 Least Reliable Cars
Lowest MOT pass rates, budget extra for repairs
| # | Car | Year | Pass Rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ford Ka | 2008 | 63% | 9,719 |
| 2 | Chevrolet Matiz | 2006 | 63% | 2,329 |
| 3 | Ford Ka | 2002 | 63% | 1,635 |
| 4 | Mazda Bongo | 2007 | 63% | 1,331 |
| 5 | Fiat Ducato | 1993 | 63% | 1,076 |
| 6 | Ford Ka | 2007 | 64% | 7,814 |
| 7 | Ford Ka | 2006 | 64% | 5,377 |
| 8 | Ford Ka | 2005 | 64% | 4,536 |
| 9 | Ford Ka | 2004 | 64% | 3,764 |
| 10 | Mazda 5 | 2007 | 64% | 3,104 |
| 11 | Ford Galaxy | 2004 | 64% | 1,728 |
| 12 | Mazda 6 | 2005 | 64% | 1,596 |
| 13 | Chevrolet Aveo | 2008 | 64% | 1,473 |
| 14 | Citroen Dispatch | 2005 | 64% | 1,410 |
| 15 | Mazda 5 | 2006 | 64% | 1,337 |
| 16 | Volkswagen Sharan | 2005 | 64% | 1,301 |
| 17 | Volkswagen Sharan | 2006 | 64% | 1,294 |
| 18 | Peugeot Expert | 2004 | 64% | 1,045 |
| 19 | Chevrolet Lacetti | 2009 | 64% | 1,006 |
| 20 | Nissan Qashqai | 2009 | 65% | 45,532 |
Most Reliable by Age
Most Reliable at 3 Years Old
2-4 years old, just out of warranty
| # | Car | Year | Pass Rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bmw M3 Competition Auto | 2021 | 98% | 1,821 |
| 2 | Bentley Bentayga | 2021 | 98% | 1,451 |
| 3 | Porsche Boxster | 2020 | 98% | 1,370 |
| 4 | Suzuki Ignis Sz3 Dualjet Mhev | 2021 | 98% | 1,256 |
| 5 | Lamborghini Urus V8 Auto | 2021 | 98% | 1,173 |
| 6 | Bentley Continental Gt V8 Auto | 2020 | 98% | 1,152 |
| 7 | Porsche 718 Cayman Gt4 | 2020 | 98% | 1,017 |
| 8 | Lexus Nx | 2021 | 97% | 7,761 |
| 9 | Lexus Ux | 2021 | 97% | 7,036 |
| 10 | Lexus Ux | 2020 | 97% | 6,722 |
Most Reliable at 5 Years Old
4-6 years old, the used car sweet spot
| # | Car | Year | Pass Rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dvsa Dvsa | 2018 | 99% | 3,047 |
| 2 | Ferrari 488 | 2018 | 99% | 1,512 |
| 3 | Porsche Boxster | 2020 | 98% | 1,370 |
| 4 | Mercedes Gt | 2018 | 98% | 1,190 |
| 5 | Lamborghini Urus V8 Auto | 2019 | 98% | 1,177 |
| 6 | Bentley Continental Gt V8 Auto | 2020 | 98% | 1,152 |
| 7 | Bentley Bentayga | 2019 | 98% | 1,142 |
| 8 | Mclaren 600lt V8 S-a | 2019 | 98% | 1,132 |
| 9 | Ferrari 812 Superfast S-a | 2019 | 98% | 1,107 |
| 10 | Porsche 718 Cayman Gt4 | 2020 | 98% | 1,017 |
Most Reliable at 7 Years Old
6-8 years old, where reliability really matters
| # | Car | Year | Pass Rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dvsa Dvsa | 2018 | 99% | 3,047 |
| 2 | Ferrari 488 | 2018 | 99% | 1,512 |
| 3 | Ferrari 488 | 2017 | 99% | 1,489 |
| 4 | Bentley Continental Gt | 2017 | 98% | 2,208 |
| 5 | Mercedes Gt | 2018 | 98% | 1,190 |
| 6 | Ferrari 488 | 2016 | 98% | 1,076 |
| 7 | Porsche 911 | 2017 | 97% | 6,200 |
| 8 | Porsche 911 | 2016 | 97% | 5,524 |
| 9 | Lexus Rx | 2018 | 97% | 3,235 |
| 10 | Audi R8 | 2016 | 97% | 2,498 |
Most Reliable at 10 Years Old
9-11 years old, proven long-term performers
| # | Car | Year | Pass Rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Porsche 911 | 2015 | 97% | 4,950 |
| 2 | Bentley Continental | 2014 | 97% | 3,031 |
| 3 | Porsche Boxster | 2015 | 97% | 2,716 |
| 4 | Bentley Continental | 2015 | 97% | 2,692 |
| 5 | Porsche 911 | 2014 | 96% | 4,806 |
| 6 | Porsche 911 | 2013 | 96% | 3,535 |
| 7 | Honda Fit | 2013 | 96% | 3,026 |
| 8 | Porsche Cayman | 2015 | 96% | 2,774 |
| 9 | Bentley Continental | 2013 | 96% | 2,586 |
| 10 | Bmw M3 | 2015 | 96% | 2,366 |
Cheapest Cars to Run
Top 20 Cheapest to Run
Lowest estimated annual running costs (fuel + tax + MOT + repairs)
| # | Car | Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes B-class | 2015 | 86% | 9,871 | £935 |
| 2 | Mercedes B-class | 2016 | 87% | 9,657 | £935 |
| 3 | Kia Soul | 2015 | 86% | 4,491 | £935 |
| 4 | Smart (mcc) Fortwo | 2015 | 85% | 3,866 | £935 |
| 5 | Bmw I3 | 2016 | 88% | 3,852 | £935 |
| 6 | Kia Soul | 2016 | 88% | 3,611 | £935 |
| 7 | Porsche Cayenne | 2010 | 89% | 2,126 | £935 |
| 8 | Jaguar I-pace | 2020 | 96% | 18,488 | £945 |
| 9 | Hyundai Kona | 2020 | 92% | 12,286 | £945 |
| 10 | Kia Niro 4 + Ev | 2021 | 93% | 11,606 | £945 |
| 11 | Hyundai Kona | 2019 | 92% | 11,344 | £945 |
| 12 | Hyundai Kona | 2018 | 91% | 10,738 | £945 |
| 13 | Hyundai Kona | 2021 | 93% | 10,473 | £945 |
| 14 | Jaguar I-pace | 2019 | 94% | 10,198 | £945 |
| 15 | Volkswagen Id3 Life | 2021 | 92% | 9,002 | £945 |
| 16 | Kia Niro 4 Ev | 2020 | 90% | 8,584 | £945 |
| 17 | Mg Zs Exclusive Ev | 2020 | 92% | 8,405 | £945 |
| 18 | Bmw I3 | 2020 | 93% | 7,802 | £945 |
| 19 | Jaguar I-pace | 2021 | 95% | 7,784 | £945 |
| 20 | Bmw I3 | 2019 | 93% | 7,676 | £945 |
See the full breakdown by fuel type and age in our Cheapest Cars to Run guide, including petrol vs diesel rankings, tips to reduce costs, and the most expensive cars to avoid.
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How We Rank Car Reliability
Our reliability rankings are based entirely on real MOT test data from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). We analyse millions of MOT test results to calculate first-time pass rates for every make, model, and year combination. A higher pass rate means fewer faults found during testing, which is a strong indicator of overall reliability and build quality.
Running cost estimates include fuel (based on engine size and current prices), road tax (based on CO2 emissions and registration year), the MOT test fee, and predicted repair costs derived from MOT pass rate data. Insurance is not included as it varies significantly by driver.
We only include models with at least 1,000 MOT tests to ensure statistical significance. This means very rare or very new cars may not appear in these rankings.