THE used cars that suffer the fewest breakdowns have been revealed to help British motorists choose their next motor more wisely.
An annual reliability index conducted by Warrantywise has named the top 10 most reliable used motors.
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Warrantywise used data from 131,000 warranty plans between 2021-2022 to return the list, but it filtered the figures to make sure they were helpful.
It only included cars that are less than 10 years old but that are outside of the manufacturer’s warranty.
It also discounted models that had fewer than 100 Warrantywise warranty plans to ensure a fair sample size.
Of the top 10 most reliable models, six were Japanese, three were from South Korea and one was French.
The Honda Jazz claimed the top spot as the most reliable used car, with a reliability score of 93.7/100 and an average repair cost of £424.31.
The Mazda 2 came in second and the Toyota Auris claimed third place.
The Mazda MX-5 placed fourth, the Toyota Aygo fifth and the Kia Ceed and Rio sixth and seventh respectively.
Then it was the Suzuki Alto in eighth, the Hyundai i20 in ninth and the Peugeot 107 at number 10.
Lawrence Whittaker, CEO of Warrantywise said: “It’s unsurprising to see Honda top the table, given how reliable its cars have proven to be time and time again, with the results of our Reliability Index.
“The Reliability Index is such a great tool for us to be able to evaluate the market and help our customers make the right choice for them when it comes to deciding which car to purchase; especially now with the cost of parts and labour on the rise and people genuinely searching for the best options to suit their needs.
“Our sole purpose here at Warrantywise is to ensure that no matter what car you buy, it’s covered and taken care of – whether it’s a Honda Jazz or not – we can support it, so you don’t have to worry in the eventuality that something does go wrong.”
