Most Reliable Cars UK

Based on 471M+ real MOT tests from DVSA data (2005–2024)

These are the top 20 most reliable cars in the UK, ranked by their MOT pass rate. Every car on this list has been through at least 10,000 MOT tests — so these results reflect real-world reliability, not small sample sizes.

Bentley Bentayga

95.9% pass rate

14,118 tests Top failure: Tyres

The Bentley Bentayga achieves a 95.9% MOT pass rate from 14.1K tests, making it one of the UK's most reliable choices.

Aston Martin Db11

95.8% pass rate

12,751 tests Top failure: Tyres

The Aston Martin Db11 achieves a 95.8% MOT pass rate from 12.8K tests, making it one of the UK's most reliable choices.

Lexus Ux

94.4% pass rate

26,867 tests Top failure: Tyres

The Lexus Ux achieves a 94.4% MOT pass rate from 26.9K tests, making it one of the UK's most reliable choices.

Toyota Yaris Design Hev Cvt

94% pass rate

22,110 tests Top failure: Tyres

The Toyota Yaris Design Hev Cvt achieves a 94% MOT pass rate from 22.1K tests, making it one of the UK's most reliable choices.

Rolls-Royce Phantom

93.6% pass rate

11,265 tests Top failure: Tyres

The Rolls-Royce Phantom achieves a 93.6% MOT pass rate from 11.3K tests, making it one of the UK's most reliable choices.

Bentley Continental Gt

93.4% pass rate

29,819 tests Top failure: Tyres

The Bentley Continental Gt achieves a 93.4% MOT pass rate from 29.8K tests, making it one of the UK's most reliable choices.

Ford Puma St-line Mhev

93.1% pass rate

16,048 tests Top failure: Tyres

The Ford Puma St-line Mhev achieves a 93.1% MOT pass rate from 16K tests, making it one of the UK's most reliable choices.

Ferrari California

92.8% pass rate

14,718 tests Top failure: Tyres

The Ferrari California achieves a 92.8% MOT pass rate from 14.7K tests, making it one of the UK's most reliable choices.

Jaguar I-pace

92.7% pass rate

45,730 tests Top failure: Tyres

The Jaguar I-pace achieves a 92.7% MOT pass rate from 45.7K tests, making it one of the UK's most reliable choices.

Porsche Macan

92.6% pass rate

161,840 tests Top failure: Tyres

The Porsche Macan achieves a 92.6% MOT pass rate from 161.8K tests, making it one of the UK's most reliable choices.

Audi E-tron Technik 50 Quattro

92.5% pass rate

10,031 tests Top failure: Tyres

The Audi E-tron Technik 50 Quattro achieves a 92.5% MOT pass rate from 10K tests, making it one of the UK's most reliable choices.

Lexus RX

92.5% pass rate

68,339 tests Top failure: Tyres

The Lexus RX achieves a 92.5% MOT pass rate from 68.3K tests, making it one of the UK's most reliable choices.

Ford Puma St-line X First Ed Mhev

92.4% pass rate

11,883 tests Top failure: Tyres

The Ford Puma St-line X First Ed Mhev achieves a 92.4% MOT pass rate from 11.9K tests, making it one of the UK's most reliable choices.

BMW M135i Xdrive Auto

92.4% pass rate

24,892 tests Top failure: Tyres

The BMW M135i Xdrive Auto achieves a 92.4% MOT pass rate from 24.9K tests, making it one of the UK's most reliable choices.

Audi Q8

92.3% pass rate

11,126 tests Top failure: Tyres

The Audi Q8 achieves a 92.3% MOT pass rate from 11.1K tests, making it one of the UK's most reliable choices.

Ford Puma St-line X Mhev

92.2% pass rate

20,104 tests Top failure: Tyres

The Ford Puma St-line X Mhev achieves a 92.2% MOT pass rate from 20.1K tests, making it one of the UK's most reliable choices.

Volkswagen Tiguan R-line Tsi S-a

92.1% pass rate

11,714 tests Top failure: Tyres

The Volkswagen Tiguan R-line Tsi S-a achieves a 92.1% MOT pass rate from 11.7K tests, making it one of the UK's most reliable choices.

Aston Martin Vantage

92% pass rate

32,166 tests Top failure: Tyres

The Aston Martin Vantage achieves a 92% MOT pass rate from 32.2K tests, making it one of the UK's most reliable choices.

Audi A3 S Line 35 Tfsi Mhev S-a

91.9% pass rate

10,663 tests Top failure: Tyres

The Audi A3 S Line 35 Tfsi Mhev S-a achieves a 91.9% MOT pass rate from 10.7K tests, making it one of the UK's most reliable choices.

Mercedes-Benz Gla 200 Amg Line Edition A

91.9% pass rate

11,943 tests Top failure: Tyres

The Mercedes-Benz Gla 200 Amg Line Edition A achieves a 91.9% MOT pass rate from 11.9K tests, making it one of the UK's most reliable choices.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How are the most reliable cars determined?

We rank cars by their MOT pass rate using 471M+ real UK MOT test results from 2005–2024. Only models with at least 10,000 tests are included to ensure statistical significance.

Does a high MOT pass rate mean a car is reliable?

A high MOT pass rate is a strong indicator of mechanical reliability. Cars that consistently pass their annual MOT have fewer issues with brakes, suspension, lights, and emissions — the key safety and maintenance areas.

Which car brands are the most reliable in the UK?

Based on MOT data, Japanese brands like Toyota, Lexus, and Honda consistently rank among the most reliable, along with some European manufacturers.