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Most reliable Family hatchbacks

The 34 family hatchbacks we track fail their first MOT at age 7 18.5% of the time on average. Lower is better.

Reliability leaderboard

Measured

First-time MOT failure rate at age 7. Tap a model for the full fault breakdown.

#ModelFail at age 7Tests
1Lexus CT11.9%31,025
2Toyota Prius12.7%141,141
3Audi A313.9%345,773
4BMW i313.9%24,254
5Volkswagen Golf14.6%676,759
6Hyundai Ioniq16.2%48,687
7Honda Civic16.4%160,036
8BMW 1 Series17.3%343,189
9Ford Focus18.3%707,036
10Hyundai i3018.4%94,845
11MINI Clubman18.8%27,435
12Toyota Auris19.9%124,396
13Mercedes A-Class20.1%326,126
14Vauxhall Astra21.0%458,840
15Infiniti Q3021.0%4,851
16Kia Ceed21.1%109,275
17Alfa Romeo Giulietta21.1%24,485
18SEAT Leon21.8%166,423
19Volvo V4021.8%94,578
20Nissan Leaf21.9%45,880
21Nissan Pulsar22.0%20,794
22Skoda Rapid22.8%21,480
23Mazda 323.2%84,844
24Peugeot 30826.4%112,826
25Renault Megane27.7%72,987
26Fiat Tipo30.9%12,881
27Citroen C4 hatch33.0%127,193
28DS 433.3%14,117

Not enough age-7 data to rank yet: Toyota Corolla Volkswagen ID.3 Skoda Scala Honda Insight Chevrolet Cruze Citroen Xsara / Xsara Picasso

What family hatchbacks fail on most

Measured

Aggregated across the models in this class with cars aged 6 to 9, weighted by how many tests sit behind each figure.

Faults with the car itself

A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakageSuspension
6.1%
A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively wornSuspension
5.0%
A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakenedSuspension
2.0%
Fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road usersNoise, emissions and leaks
1.8%
A wheel badly distorted or wear between wheel and hub at spigot mountingRoad Wheels
0.9%
A suspension component excessively damaged or corrodedSuspension
0.9%
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corrodedBrakes
0.8%
Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioningLamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
0.8%
A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LEDLamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
0.6%
A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioningLamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
0.5%

Wear, upkeep and luck

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirementsTyres
23.5%
A tyre seriously damagedTyres
12.3%
A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mmBrakes
11.6%
Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fracturedBrakes
11.3%
Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously wornBrakes
4.0%
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltNon-component advisories
2.6%
Nail in tyreNon-component advisories
2.1%
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's viewVisibility
1.9%