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Most reliable car models, by our reliability score

Ranked by the Motoring Today reliability score across all models — real DVSA first-MOT pass rate (age-controlled, ~3-year-old cars) weighted down for dangerous-defect risk — then matched back to what's in stock today (see our in-stock MOT pass-rate ranking for the raw figure on today's cars).

Reviewed by the Motoring Today Editorial team · methodology in our editorial standards.

Which car models score best for reliability?

Based on live UK dealer stock on Motoring Today, top picks for “Most reliable car models by reliability score” right now include Honda Cr-V, Porsche Macan, Nissan Micra, Fiat 500x, Audi Q3. Each ranking is generated from cars actually for sale today, not a static list, so it stays current as stock changes.

Honda Cr-V
96% first-MOT pass rate · reliability score 93/100
Porsche Macan
95% first-MOT pass rate · reliability score 88/100
Nissan Micra
93% first-MOT pass rate · reliability score 76/100
Fiat 500x
93% first-MOT pass rate · reliability score 76/100
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  1. 1Honda Cr-V96% first-MOT pass rate · reliability score 93/100
  2. 2Porsche Macan95% first-MOT pass rate · reliability score 88/100
  3. 3Nissan Micra93% first-MOT pass rate · reliability score 76/100
  4. 4Fiat 500x93% first-MOT pass rate · reliability score 76/100
  5. 5Audi Q393% first-MOT pass rate · reliability score 75/100
  6. 6Fiat 50093% first-MOT pass rate · reliability score 74/100
  7. 7Mazda Cx-593% first-MOT pass rate · reliability score 74/100
  8. 8Nissan Qashqai93% first-MOT pass rate · reliability score 73/100
  9. 9BMW 2 Series92% first-MOT pass rate · reliability score 72/100
  10. 10Jaguar E-Pace92% first-MOT pass rate · reliability score 71/100
  11. 11Volkswagen Golf92% first-MOT pass rate · reliability score 71/100
  12. 12MINI Countryman92% first-MOT pass rate · reliability score 71/100

This list is compiled automatically from cars currently for sale through approved UK dealers on Motoring Today and refreshes as stock changes. Rankings use data we already hold — price, running costs, CO₂, MOT history and body type — never sponsored placement. Always check the individual car's full details before buying.

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