Study names most reliable used cars

The Honda Jazz – also known as the Fit – has been crowned the UK’s most reliable used car in a new study of vehicle dependability.

It has topped Warrantywise’s 2022 Reliability Index after also being among the cheapest models to fix, with an average repair cost of £424.31 (about $808).

The relatively low repair cost of the third-generation Jazz, pictured, along with its low chance of developing a fault gave it a score of 93.7 points out of 100 on the warranty firm’s index.

The index is based on information from more than 131,000 extended warranty policies. It covers cars up to 10 years old that are out of their standard manufacturer warranties and discounts any model where there are fewer than 100 examples covered by the firm.

Japanese and Korean marques dominated the rankings, with second place taken out by the Mazda 2 on 89.9. It was followed by the Toyota Auris on 89.7, Mazda’s MX-5 roadster was fourth with 86.5 and the Toyota Aygo completed the top five with a score of 85.5.

The Peugeot 107 – part of a platform-sharing venture with the Toyota Aygo – was the only European model to make it into the top 10, reports NationalWorld.

The single highest repair cost of any car among the top 10 was £2,422 for the Mazda 2.

Reliability Index top 10

Model – Reliability rating out of 100

1. Honda Jazz – 93.7
2. Mazda 2 – 89.9
3. Toyota Auris – 89.7 
4. Mazda MX-5 – 86.5
5. Toyota Aygo – 85.5
6. Kia Ceed – 85
7. Kia Rio – 84.9
8. Suzuki Alto – 83.9
9. Hyundai i20 – 82.5
10. Peugeot 107 – 81.6