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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 Toyota Yaris, Volkswagen T-Roc, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Toyota C-Hr, Audi Q2. Each ranking is generated from cars actually for sale today, not a static list, so it stays current as stock changes.

Toyota Yaris
95% first-MOT pass rate · reliability score 84/100
Volkswagen T-Roc
94% first-MOT pass rate · reliability score 82/100
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
91% first-MOT pass rate · reliability score 81/100
Toyota C-Hr
94% first-MOT pass rate · reliability score 80/100
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  1. 1Toyota Yaris95% first-MOT pass rate · reliability score 84/100
  2. 2Volkswagen T-Roc94% first-MOT pass rate · reliability score 82/100
  3. 3Mercedes-Benz C-Class91% first-MOT pass rate · reliability score 81/100
  4. 4Toyota C-Hr94% first-MOT pass rate · reliability score 80/100
  5. 5Audi Q294% first-MOT pass rate · reliability score 79/100
  6. 6Vauxhall Crossland X88% first-MOT pass rate · reliability score 77/100
  7. 7Audi Q593% first-MOT pass rate · reliability score 77/100
  8. 8Fiat 500x93% first-MOT pass rate · reliability score 76/100
  9. 9Peugeot 20893% first-MOT pass rate · reliability score 75/100
  10. 10Audi Q393% first-MOT pass rate · reliability score 75/100
  11. 11Fiat 50093% first-MOT pass rate · reliability score 74/100
  12. 12Mazda Cx-593% first-MOT pass rate · reliability score 74/100

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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