The Toyota Aygo and Suzuki Swift are ranked as the most reliable used superminis according to the leading UK used car warranty provider, Warrantywise.
Alongside the Toyota Aygo and Suzuki Swift at the top, the Kia Picanto takes a strong third place with 86.8/100, followed closely by the Citroën C1 (82.8/100) and Peugeot 108 (80.3/100).
The Renault Clio also secures joint sixth place with the Ford KA, both scoring a respectable 79/100. In eighth is the Hyundai i10, scoring 78.4/100, followed by the Dacia Sandero in ninth (77.8/100), and in joint tenth are the Hyundai i20 and MINI Cooper, both scoring 75.9/100.
Antony Diggins, managing director of Warrantywise, said: “Our latest data backs up what many drivers already know – superminis are one of the safest bets you can make in the used car market.
“They’re affordable, efficient, and, as our research shows, can be remarkably reliable. At a time when people are being more careful with their money, it’s reassuring to know that you don’t have to spend big to get a dependable car.
“With a number of these superminis not requiring major repairs until they’re nearly a decade old, and many models showing excellent cost-per-mile performance, they are an especially wise buy in today’s market. That said, no vehicle is perfect, and issues can happen, so we always encourage drivers to protect themselves with a comprehensive warranty – especially as labour and parts costs continue to rise.”
Top Ten Most Reliable Superminis
| Position | Models | Average Repair Request |
Most Expensive Repair Request | Overall Score /100 |
| 1 | Toyota Aygo | £420 | £1,297 | 88.6 |
| = | Suzuki Swift | £784 | £3,993 | 88.6 |
| 3 | Kia Picanto | £438 | £2,324 | 86.8 |
| 4 | Citroën C1 | £673 | £2,712 | 82.8 |
| 5 | Peugeot 108 | £550 | £3,546 | 80.3 |
| 6 | Renault Clio | £721 | £4,928 | 79 |
| = | Ford KA | £628 | £2,430 | 79 |
| 8 | Hyundai i10 | £855 | £3,774 | 78.4 |
| 9 | Dacia Sandero | £615 | £3,217 | 77.8 |
| 10 | Hyundai i20 | £871 | £4,444 | 75.9 |
| = | MINI Cooper | £1,118 | £9,224 | 75.9 |
