Motoring expert says used car is 'UK's most reliable' and passes 'most MOTs'
A car expert has revealed that one of the most dependable motors in the UK is, ironically, no longer available to buy new.
Earlier this year, a team of motoring experts carried out a study to identify the most reliable cars on UK roads.
They looked at which cars had the highest MOT pass rates. The more passes, the more reliable the car was deemed to be, while vehicles with lower pass rates were theoretically less reliable, reports the Express.
Speaking to ReachPlc, tyre content manager Nyo Logan, said that a one popular small car had outperformed vehicles from other more premium brands.
In research conducted by Blackcircles, Nyo discovered that the Suzuki Ignis—a small city car with an SUV-like design—had proven itself to be statistically the most reliable car in the UK.
While this may be good news for those seeking a car that could have fewer mechanical problems over its lifespan, there's one problem, the Ignis is now no longer on sale.
Despite Suzuki halting production of the Ignis in the UK this year, Nyo insists it remains a savvy purchase on the second-hand market.
He explained: "Despite Suzuki discontinuing their Ignis model production in the UK this year, the compact crossover SUV has become a popular choice for those buyers looking for a subcompact model.
"The crossover design means that this small car is city and commuter-friendly, whilst also providing SUV capabilities such as four-wheel drive.
"Our test results are in, and this is a car you can trust! The research shows that more than nine in ten models passed their MOT on average in the UK in 2024/2025."
Although new Ignis models are off the table, the runners-up, Lexus UX and Porsche Macan SUVs, are still in production.
The Suzuki boasted an impressive MOT pass rate of 94.64 percent, with the Lexus and Porsche trailing closely at 94.20 percent and 93.41 percent respectively.
Nyo commented further on the top performers. He said: "The top three is made up of SUV's and the Lexus UX and the Porsche Macan follow in second and third on our podium.
"There were 5,583 MOT tests carried out on Lexus UX vehicles, and 5,259 tests passed, whilst 3,453 tests were passed for the Porsche Macan out of 3,697 tests completed."
This MOT data emerges amid growing concerns that future pass rates could decline, not due to vehicle quality but owing to the worsening condition of the roads they travel on.
Earlier this year, reports surfaced that the expense incurred due to pothole-related car damage had soared to a staggering £1.7bn. Such detriment could potentially lead to an MOT failure later down the line.
Commenting on this issue, Kwik Fit's Dan Joyce issued a stark warning. He said: "It's concerning to see that the downward trend of the last two years has gone into reverse in the latest figures.
"Anything which adds unnecessary costs to motorists is especially unwelcome in the current economic climate but even the financial burden is outweighed by the risk to safety.
"The main components which bear the bulk of the damage - tyres and wheels, suspension and steering - are interlinked."
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