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Most reliable MPVs

The 29 MPVs we track fail their first MOT at age 7 20.6% 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
1Kia Venga14.3%46,382
2Hyundai ix2015.0%28,754
3BMW 2 Series (incl. Tourers)16.2%131,080
4Volkswagen Sharan18.4%32,140
5Toyota Verso18.4%26,159
6Mercedes B-Class18.7%60,899
7Volkswagen Touran19.2%50,249
8SEAT Alhambra19.6%24,219
9Ford S-MAX20.3%57,536
10Toyota Estima20.4%14,389
11Ford C-MAX / Grand C-MAX20.5%125,951
12Ford Galaxy21.6%43,212
13Renault Scenic23.3%24,083
14Citroen C4 Picasso / SpaceTourer25.2%9,809
15Vauxhall Zafira25.3%136,584
16Vauxhall Meriva25.4%65,646
17Kia Carens27.7%11,928
18Citroen C3 Picasso28.2%6,452
19Ford B-MAX28.8%53,637
20Toyota Alphard32.6%4,697
21Renault Grand Scenic34.1%15,425
22Fiat 500L37.5%17,038
23Nissan Elgrand40.5%5,505

Not enough age-7 data to rank yet: Ford Fusion Skoda Roomster SEAT Altea Mazda 5 Renault Modus / Grand Modus Kia Sedona

What MPVs 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 suspension pin, bush or joint excessively wornSuspension
7.5%
Fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road usersNoise, emissions and leaks
3.0%
A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakenedSuspension
2.7%
Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioningLamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
1.7%
A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakageSuspension
1.3%
Exhaust system leaking or insecureBody, chassis, structure
1.1%
A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioningLamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
1.0%
Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunctionNoise, emissions and leaks
0.8%
A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LEDLamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
0.8%
A suspension component excessively damaged or corrodedSuspension
0.6%

Wear, upkeep and luck

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirementsTyres
26.3%
A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mmBrakes
12.4%
A tyre seriously damagedTyres
12.4%
Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fracturedBrakes
10.1%
Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously wornBrakes
4.3%
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltNon-component advisories
4.1%
Number plate inscription missing or illegibleIdentification of the vehicle
2.3%
Nail in tyreNon-component advisories
2.0%