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Reliability rankings, from real MOT results

Every ranking is computed from the DVSA's national test records, minimum 500 tests per model, method published

First rankings publishing soon. The data engine is crunching 40 million MOT tests right now. Each ranking goes live once it's verified, no rushed numbers.

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Most reliable family cars

Pass rates at 3–8 years old

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Most reliable small cars

City cars and superminis

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Most reliable SUVs

The school-run fleet, ranked

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Britain's most reliable cars overall

The full 400+ model table

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Least reliable cars

The ones the data says to avoid

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Most reliable used EVs

Electric, without the gamble

How rankings work: for each list we take every MOT test of qualifying models in the age band, and rank by first-time pass rate. Models need at least 500 tests to appear, no small-sample flukes. Full recipe on the how it works page.

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