Most reliable Superminis

The 32 superminis we track fail their first MOT at age 7 23.3% 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.

#	Model	Fail at age 7	Tests
1	Honda Jazz	11.8%	234,469
2	MINI hatch / convertible	14.5%	518,765
3	Kia Rio	16.2%	90,008
4	Mazda 2	16.4%	105,986
5	Nissan Note	16.9%	108,919
6	Hyundai i20	17.9%	123,535
7	Toyota Yaris	18.2%	323,618
8	Suzuki Swift	18.2%	111,216
9	Ford Fiesta	21.2%	1,110,523
10	Audi A1	22.2%	223,852
11	Skoda Fabia	23.3%	180,744
12	Volkswagen Polo	24.1%	496,144
13	Citroen C3	26.5%	160,605
14	Suzuki Baleno	28.0%	6,602
15	SEAT Ibiza	28.3%	169,503
16	Peugeot 208	28.5%	206,321
17	Alfa Romeo MiTo	29.3%	15,981
18	Vauxhall Corsa	29.9%	745,043
19	MG 3	30.7%	21,949
20	Vauxhall Adam	31.3%	58,762
21	Dacia Logan	31.5%	15,090
22	Dacia Sandero	32.4%	107,404
23	DS3 (Citroen / DS)	32.4%	102,953
24	Nissan Micra	32.8%	141,192
25	Renault Clio	34.0%	230,216
26	Renault Zoe	36.5%	22,695
27	Fiat Punto	38.2%	33,349

Measured

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

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively wornSuspension

7.1%

A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakageSuspension

4.1%

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakenedSuspension

3.9%

Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deterioratedSteering

3.0%

Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etcSteering

2.0%

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corrodedBrakes

1.9%

Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioningLamps, reflectors and electrical equipment

1.5%

Exhaust system leaking or insecureBody, chassis, structure

1.4%

A stub axle swivel pin and/or bush excessively wornSuspension

1.3%

Fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road usersNoise, emissions and leaks

1.0%

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirementsTyres

21.3%

A tyre seriously damagedTyres

19.3%

Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fracturedBrakes

11.6%

A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mmBrakes

8.0%

Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously wornBrakes

3.8%

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreenVisibility

1.9%

Nail in tyreNon-component advisories

1.9%

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltNon-component advisories

1.8%