Most Reliable SUVs in the UK: Data-Backed Rankings

2026-03-25

SUVs and crossovers are the UK's fastest-growing car segment. But which ones are actually reliable? We ranked every SUV in our database using real MOT failure data.

Most Reliable SUVs Ranked

Rank	Model	Reliability	Service Cost	MPG	Insurance
1	Toyota C-HR	1.08	£260/yr	58	16	Simulate
2	Toyota RAV4 Mk4	1.05	£280/yr	50	18	Simulate
3	Kia NIRO	0.95	£240/yr	58	14	Simulate
4	Mazda CX-5 Mk1	0.95	£280/yr	44	16	Simulate
5	Hyundai Tucson TL	0.90	£270/yr	40	14	Simulate
6	Kia Sportage Mk3	0.90	£260/yr	40	14	Simulate
7	Skoda YETI	0.90	£280/yr	44	14	Simulate
8	Ford KUGA Mk1	0.88	£300/yr	38	14	Simulate
9	SEAT Ateca	0.88	£300/yr	46	14	Simulate
10	Volkswagen T-ROC	0.88	£340/yr	46	16	Simulate
11	Volkswagen Tiguan Mk2	0.88	£370/yr	44	20	Simulate
12	Mitsubishi ASX	0.87	£270/yr	42	14	Simulate
13	Nissan JUKE Mk1	0.87	£270/yr	40	12	Simulate
14	Vauxhall Mokka	0.87	£280/yr	42	12	Simulate
15	Ford Ecosport	0.85	£260/yr	44	10	Simulate
16	Ford KUGA Mk2	0.85	£320/yr	44	16	Simulate
17	Mitsubishi Outlander Mk3	0.85	£300/yr	38	18	Simulate
18	Nissan Qashqai J10	0.85	£280/yr	38	14	Simulate
19	Nissan Qashqai J11	0.85	£300/yr	40	16	Simulate
20	Nissan X-Trail T32	0.85	£300/yr	40	18	Simulate
21	Volkswagen Tiguan Mk1	0.85	£350/yr	38	18	Simulate
22	Peugeot 3008 Mk2	0.84	£310/yr	46	18	Simulate
23	Peugeot 2008 Mk1	0.83	£250/yr	48	10	Simulate
24	Renault Captur Mk1	0.83	£250/yr	48	10	Simulate
25	Audi Q3 8U	0.82	£380/yr	42	22	Simulate
26	BMW X1 F48	0.82	£420/yr	44	26	Simulate
27	Audi Q5 8R	0.80	£440/yr	38	28	Simulate
28	BMW X3 F25	0.80	£480/yr	40	30	Simulate
29	BMW X1 E84	0.78	£450/yr	38	24	Simulate
30	Land Rover Freelander	0.75	£450/yr	36	24	Simulate
31	Land Rover Discovery Sport	0.72	£520/yr	38	28	Simulate
32	Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L538	0.72	£550/yr	36	30	Simulate

Best SUVs by Budget

Under £5,000: Look for older examples of the Toyota C-HR. Higher mileage is fine on reliable SUVs — just check the service history.

£5,000-£10,000: The sweet spot for a reliable used SUV. Most of the top 5 are available in this range with reasonable mileage.

£10,000-£15,000: Nearly-new examples with warranty remaining. Consider the Kia NIRO.

SUVs to Avoid

The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L538 (reliability: 0.72) and Land Rover Discovery Sport (0.72) sit at the bottom of our rankings. They're not terrible cars, but expect higher maintenance costs.

Premium SUVs from Land Rover, BMW, and Audi have the most failure modes and the highest repair costs. Budget accordingly.

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