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In an age where automotive innovation is accelerating faster than ever, reliability remains paramount for UK used car buyers.
With 2025 bringing forward a new wave of models to the second-hand market, packed with cutting-edge technology and eco-friendly powertrains, knowing which vehicles you can truly depend on is more important than ever.
Whether you are a commuter seeking peace of mind or a family looking for a trustworthy ride, our list of the top 10 most reliable cars of 2025 offers data-backed insight into which models stand the test of time. From hybrids to hatchbacks, these vehicles deliver confidence, quality, and long-term value.
All data is courtesy of our Reliability Index, which uses repair data from thousands upon thousands of vehicles to give consumers the best insights into the reliability of cars available in the UK.
THE LIST – Top 10 most reliable cars 2025:
The Toyota Yaris takes the top spot again, showing incredibly impressive reliability figures across the board, resulting in an Overall Reliability Score of 92.8 (out of 100). This is closely followed by the Suzuki Swift and Toyota Aygo – tied for second place – both with an almost-as-impressive score of 88.6.
The full top 10 list is as follows:
*avg. costs exclusive of VAT
1. TOYOTA Yaris
Reliability Index score: 92.8
Highest repair request: £2,366
Average warranty cost (p/y): £428.23
2. SUZUKI Swift
Reliability Index score: 88.6
Highest repair request: £3,993
Average warranty cost (p/y): £474.74
3. TOYOTA Aygo
Reliability Index score: 88.6
Highest repair request: £1,297
Average warranty cost (p/y): £358.98
4. KIA Picanto
Reliability Index score: 86.8
Highest repair request: £2,324
Average warranty cost (p/y): £442.47
5. TOYOTA Prius
Reliability Index score: 86.1
Highest repair request: £15,566
Average warranty cost (p/y): £505.72
6. KIA Ceed
Reliability Index score: 85.3
Highest repair request: £1,924
Average warranty cost (p/y): £520.27
7. TOYOTA Hilux
Reliability Index score: 84.0
Highest repair request: £6,504
Average warranty cost (p/y): £1,062.12
8. HONDA CR-V
Reliability Index score: 83.4
Highest repair request: £3,716
Average warranty cost (p/y): £606.28
9. FORD B-Max
Reliability Index score: 82.8
Highest repair request: £5,768
Average warranty cost (p/y): £473.25
10. CITROEN C1
Reliability Index score: 82.8
Highest repair request: £2,712
Average warranty cost (p/y): £433.46
The Top 10 data in downloadable table format:
Protect your investment for peace of mind:
As you can see from the table, even the most reliable cars aren’t immune to faults. The highest repair request for even the top-placed vehicle, the Toyota Yaris, was for £2,366.
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Warrantywise’s Reliability Index:
Escalating living costs highlights the significance of safeguarding against unexpected repair expenses.
Warrantywise’s Reliability Index serves as a trusted resource for consumers navigating the used car market, offering valuable insights into the most dependable vehicles available.
Disclaimers:
1. Overall Reliability Score is measured by repair request frequency, average vehicle age at time of fault, average mileage and average labour time, from 1st January 2020 – 30th May 2025, and includes vehicles between three and ten years old where there are a minimum of 250 cars on plan.
2. Average repair costs collated over a period between 1st January 2020 and 30th May 2025. Since the sample was selected, Warrantywise has seen a significant rise in the price of labour and parts, which will impact future repair costs.
3. All data used is from Warrantywise’s proprietary internal research.
4. Warrantywise believes the information contained herein to be accurate at the time of release. However, the company may upload new or updated information.