Year-by-year MOT reliability breakdowns for the UK's most popular models. Find out which years to buy and which to avoid before you spend a penny.
Audi A1 reliability analysed across 1,938,452 MOT tests and 227,135 vehicles. Petrol models prove tougher than diesel - here's which years to buy and.
Which Audi A3 year should you buy? We analysed 3.2 million MOT tests across 333,545 vehicles. 2013 petrols hit 85.5% pass rates while 2010 diesels struggle.
Should you buy an Audi A4? Analysis of 1,734,080 MOT tests across 191,451 vehicles reveals the best and worst years, with 2012 petrol scoring 813/1000.
Audi Q3 reliability analysis from 891,343 MOT tests across 107,527 vehicles. Petrol models score up to 807/1000, diesel variants struggle with 39% dangerous.
Audi Q5 reliability analysis from 778,518 MOT tests across 96,543 vehicles. Diesel models show 33.4% dangerous defect rates in 2010. Which years deliver.
BMW 1 Series reliability analysis from 737,891 MOT tests across 81,025 vehicles. Petrol beats diesel, 2015-16 best years, 2012-13 diesels struggle most.
BMW 3 Series best year to buy? We analysed 2,928,041 MOT tests across 274,149 vehicles. 2015 petrol F30s score 736/1000 - avoid 2018+ hybrids at 498/1000.
BMW 5 Series reliability guide: we analysed 513,062 MOT tests across 76,288 vehicles. Discover which years pass at 91%+ and which to avoid in the UK.
BMW X1 reliability analysis: 869,323 MOT tests across 111,028 vehicles reveal which years to buy and which to avoid. Petrol beats diesel for reliability.
BMW X3 reliability analysis from 674,222 MOT tests across 82,086 vehicles. Which generation is most reliable? We reveal the best and worst years to buy.
Citroën C3 reliability data from 1,755,415 MOT tests across 161,372 vehicles. Petrol models consistently outperform diesels. Which years are most reliable?
Dacia Duster reliability analysis from 504,628 MOT tests across 74,302 vehicles. Early diesels show 41% brake corrosion rate - here's what to buy.
Fiat 500 reliability analysis from 3,023,347 MOT tests across 284,937 vehicles. Which years pass MOT best? Best: 2020 (89% pass). Worst: 2010 diesel (70%).
Ford Fiesta reliability guide: 11.5 million MOT tests across 1.1 million vehicles reveal the best years to buy. 2018-2019 petrol models score 542/1000.
Which Ford Focus years are worth buying? We analysed 7,590,048 MOT tests across 754,372 vehicles. 2015-17 petrols top the rankings while early diesels struggle.
Ford Kuga reliability analysis from 2,135,787 MOT tests across 250,086 vehicles. Which years pass MOT best? Real UK data reveals the pattern.
Ford Mondeo reliability analysis from 1,714,139 MOT tests across 160,493 vehicles. Best years: 2015 petrol (701/1000), worst: 2021 hybrid. Which to buy?
Ford Puma reliability analysis from 800 MOT tests across 417 vehicles. Early data shows 91% average pass rate with tyre wear the main concern.
Honda Civic reliability guide: 1,567,990 MOT tests across 154,083 vehicles reveal the best years. 2012 petrols hit 83.5% pass rates, avoid high-mileage 2010.
Honda CR-V reliability by year: 1,268,951 MOT tests across 140,885 vehicles reveal which years to buy and avoid. 2013 petrol scores 797/1000.
Honda Jazz reliability analysis using 2,000,788 MOT tests across 205,829 vehicles. Discover which years deliver 92.8% pass rates and why owners average just.
Hyundai i10 reliability analysis from 2,246,253 MOT tests across 219,724 vehicles. Find out which years pass their MOTs and which have brake pipe corrosion.
Hyundai i20 best years to buy UK: analysing 1,234,802 MOT tests across 121,609 vehicles. 2015-2016 petrols score 629/1000, while early diesels struggle at.
Hyundai i30 reliability UK: 1,120,093 MOT tests reveal best years (2017-19 petrol) and worst (2010-11 diesel). Expert buying guide with real data.
Which Hyundai Tucson year is best? We analysed 702,266 MOT tests across 113,140 vehicles. The 2020 diesel scores 611/1000 reliability. Get the facts.
Kia Ceed reliability analysed from 1,164,578 MOT tests across 116,716 vehicles. Petrol beats diesel - 2013-2018 petrol models score 549-554/1000 reliability.
Kia Niro reliability analysis from 219,304 MOT tests across 49,213 vehicles. Electric models show consistent 88-90% pass rates with high tyre wear.
Kia Picanto reliability analysis from 1,522,688 MOT tests across 166,391 vehicles. 2017-2018 models hit 86-88% pass rates. Best years to buy revealed.
Kia Sportage reliability guide: 2,073,377 MOT tests across 259,959 vehicles reveal the best and worst years. 2017 petrols hit 86% pass rates, 2012 diesels.
Land Rover Discovery Sport reliability tested across 672,434 MOT records. 2015-2016 score 630-567/1000, 2019 drops to 494. Which years pass?
843,211 MOT tests across 90,232 Mazda 3s reveal which years excel and which disappoint. 2012-2013 petrols dominate reliability rankings—full analysis inside.
Mazda CX-5 reliability analysis from 461,173 MOT tests across 60,363 vehicles. Which years pass most? We reveal the data UK buyers need.
Mazda MX-5 reliability analysed across 362,089 MOT tests and 38,615 vehicles. NC generation averages 3,500 miles/yr while ND models show improved MOT.
Mercedes A-Class reliability data from 1,875,172 MOT tests across 217,678 vehicles. 2013 petrol scores 684/1000. Which years should you buy or avoid?
MINI Countryman reliability analysed across 624,816 MOT tests and 97,926 vehicles. Best years: 2012-2016 petrol. Worst: 2018+ electric. Real UK data.
Nissan Juke reliability analysis from 2,887,616 MOT tests across 283,171 vehicles. Which years pass their MOTs and which fail? Data-driven buying advice.
Which Nissan Qashqai years are reliable? We analysed 5,070,876 MOT tests across 536,759 vehicles. Petrol beats diesel, 2014-2017 are peak years.
Peugeot 2008 reliability analysis from 837,836 MOT tests across 99,056 vehicles. Petrol beats diesel. 2019 petrol scores 478/1000, avoid 2016-17 diesels at.
Peugeot 208 reliability analysis from 1,797,486 MOT tests across 189,348 vehicles. We reveal which years are solid buys and which have shocking defect rates.
Peugeot 3008 reliability analysed across 1,298,551 MOT tests and 137,076 vehicles. 2017-2022 models score 472-689/1000. Which years to buy and avoid?
Range Rover Evoque reliability analysed across 1,230,667 MOT tests and 139,193 vehicles. Discover which years pass at 91% and which struggle at 82%.
Renault Captur reliability analysis from 1,093,312 MOT tests across 135,492 vehicles. Which years pass most often and which should you avoid?
We analysed 2,554,176 MOT tests across 223,118 Renault Clios. The 2013 petrol scores 399/1000 for reliability. Which years should you avoid?
SEAT Ibiza reliability analysis from 1,820,900 MOT tests across 187,995 vehicles. Which years pass MOTs reliably and which to avoid when buying used.
SEAT Leon reliability analysis across 1,388,538 MOT tests and 158,658 vehicles. 2014 petrol models score 713/1000 - we reveal the best and worst years.
Skoda Fabia reliability analysis from 1,716,262 MOT tests across 184,481 vehicles. Petrol models score 609/1000, diesels just 536. Which years to buy?
Skoda Karoq reliability analysis from 203,498 MOT tests across 51,323 vehicles. Shock absorber issues plague 2020-2021 petrols. Full data breakdown.
Skoda Kodiaq reliability analysed across 166,959 MOT tests and 38,286 vehicles. 2017 diesel hits 704/1000 reliability. Which years to buy and avoid?
Skoda Octavia reliability analysis from 1,673,737 MOT tests across 187,035 vehicles. 2014-2016 petrol models pass 87-89% of tests. Avoid 2019+ examples.
Suzuki Swift reliability analysis: 958,480 MOT tests across 98,718 vehicles reveal the truth. Pass rates, common faults, and which years to buy.
Suzuki Vitara reliability analysed across 364,300 MOT tests and 55,546 vehicles. Petrol models dominate with 690/1000 score for 2015 examples.
Toyota Aygo reliability analysis from 1,899,429 MOT tests on 224,171 vehicles. Pass rates climb from 78.5% (2010) to 92.5% (2022). Which years are safest?
Toyota C-HR reliability analysis from 400,659 MOT tests across 92,175 vehicles. Hybrid models show 20% dangerous defect rates. Full data breakdown.
Toyota Corolla reliability analysed across 87,189 MOT tests and 17,423 vehicles. We reveal which years perform best and why the hybrid story isn't simple.
Toyota RAV4 reliability data from 467,815 MOT tests across 79,639 vehicles. Hybrid models hit 92.3% pass rates. Full year-by-year breakdown.
Toyota Yaris reliability analysed across 2,700,386 MOT tests and 287,586 vehicles. Petrol beats hybrid, diesels struggle. Find the best years to buy.
Vauxhall Astra reliability data from 5,878,217 MOT tests across 541,888 vehicles. Which years are worth buying and which should you avoid? Real MOT stats.
Vauxhall Corsa reliability by year: 7,997,744 MOT tests across 719,447 vehicles reveal which model years pass and which fail. 2015-2016 emerge strongest.
Vauxhall Mokka reliability analysed across 1,908,649 MOT tests and 220,360 vehicles. Should you buy petrol or diesel? Which years fare best?
Volvo XC40 reliability examined across 191,122 MOT tests and 51,344 vehicles. Pass rates, common faults, and which years deliver the best ownership experience.
Volvo XC60 reliability guide based on 826,970 MOT tests across 91,898 vehicles. 2018 diesel models pass 89.7% of tests - best years, worst years, and what.
VW Golf MOT analysis: 648,107 vehicles, 6.09M tests. Best years revealed. 2013-14 petrol models hit 87% pass rates. Diesels show 45% dangerous defect risk.
VW Polo reliability guide based on 4,724,597 MOT tests across 476,141 vehicles. Which year passes most tests? 2022 petrol models hit 92.5%.
VW T-Roc reliability analysed across 238,972 MOT tests and 55,298 vehicles. Diesel scores 735/1000, petrol struggles at 571/1000. Which years to buy?
VW Tiguan reliability data from 1,488,173 MOT tests across 182,217 vehicles. Diesel vs petrol compared. 2021 petrols score just 382/1000. Find the best.