Most reliable 10-14 year old used minivans

Based on technical inspection annual reports and other sources, we offer most reliable 10-14 year old used cars rating. The main criteria for determining the reliability of a car is amount of defects found in the annual roadworthiness tests, as well as subjective rating of the car users - how many car owners would recommend to buy this car to a friend. You'll also find suggestions for improving the reliability of your car at the end of this article.

1 Mercedes B class 2014 2014 - 2018 Price 9500 to 11 500 €
90 to 211 HP 3.7 to 6.6 l/100km
2 Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2014 2014 - Price 8500 to 9500 €
86 to 150 HP 3.6 to 5.5 l/100km
3 Mercedes B class 2011 2011 - 2014 Price 5500 to 8000 €
90 to 211 HP 3.8 to 6.2 l/100km
4 Opel Meriva 2010 2010 - 2014 Price 4600 to 5000 €
75 to 140 HP 4.1 to 6.7 l/100km
5 Toyota Verso 2010 2010 - 2015 Price 6500 to 8500 €
89 to 99 HP 4.3 to 5.4 l/100km
6 Toyota Verso 2009 2009 - 2013 Price 6000 to 7000 €
126 to 177 HP 5.6 to 7 l/100km
7 Opel Agila 2008 2008 - 2015
65 to 94 HP 4.5 to 5.9 l/100km
8 Opel Meriva 2013 2013 - 2017 Price 4400 to 6500 €
95 to 140 HP 4 to 7.2 l/100km
9 Mercedes B class 2008 2008 - 2011
95 to 193 HP 5.2 to 8.1 l/100km
10 Ford C-Max 2010 2010 - 2015 Price 4800 to 6000 €
95 to 163 HP 4.6 to 6.6 l/100km
11 Toyota Verso 2013 2013 - 2018 Price 6500 to 7500 €
112 to 150 HP 4.5 to 6.8 l/100km
12 Seat Altea 2009 2009 - 2015 Price 4100 to 6000 €
85 to 211 HP 5.4 to 7.5 l/100km
13 Ford B-Max 2012 2012 - 2017 Price 5500 to 6000 €
75 to 120 HP 3.8 to 6.4 l/100km
14 Ford C-Max 2014 2014 - Price 6000 to 7000 €
85 to 185 HP 3.8 to 6.5 l/100km
15 Volkswagen Touran 2010 2010 - 2015 Price 6000 to 8500 €
90 to 170 HP 4.6 to 6.8 l/100km
16 Renault Scenic 2009 2009 - 2012 Price ~ 4100 €
110 to 160 HP 4.5 to 7.7 l/100km
17 Opel Zafira 2011 2011 - 2016 Price 3800 to 7000 €
115 to 165 HP 5.2 to 7.2 l/100km
18 Mazda 5 2010 2010 - 2015 Price 5500 to 6000 €
115 to 150 HP 5.2 to 8.3 l/100km
19 Volkswagen Touran 2015 2015 - Price ~ 8000 €
110 to 190 HP 4.2 to 6.1 l/100km
20 Volkswagen Caddy 2010 2010 - 2015 Price 4300 to 6500 €
75 to 170 HP 5.1 to 8.7 l/100km
21 Renault Modus 2008 2008 - 2012 Price ~ 3300 €
68 to 112 HP 4.5 to 7.6 l/100km
22 Citroen C3 Picasso 2013 2013 - 2017 Price ~ 4800 €
92 to 115 HP 3.8 to 6.3 l/100km
23 Renault Scenic 2012 2012 - 2016 Price 4500 to 6000 €
110 to 165 HP 4.1 to 8.1 l/100km
24 Opel Zafira 2008 2008 - 2011
110 to 240 HP 5.7 to 9.6 l/100km
25 Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004 2004 - 2011
90 to 137 HP 4.9 to 8.7 l/100km
26 Citroen C3 Picasso 2008 2008 - 2013 Price 4000 to 4200 €
90 to 120 HP 4.2 to 6.4 l/100km
27 Volkswagen Caddy 2015 2015 - 2020 Price ~ 10 000 €
75 to 140 HP 4.3 to 6 l/100km
28 BMW 2 series 2014 2014 - 2018 Price ~ 9500 €
95 to 231 HP 4.1 to 6 l/100km
29 Citroen C4 Picasso 2010 2010 - 2013 Price 3700 to 3800 €
112 to 150 HP 5.2 to 6.9 l/100km
30 Ford S-Max 2015 2015 - 2018 Price ~ 6500 €
150 to 240 HP 5 to 7.9 l/100km
31 Peugeot 5008 2009 2009 - 2013 Price 4600 to 5500 €
110 to 163 HP 5.2 to 7.9 l/100km
32 Ford S-Max 2010 2010 - 2015 Price 5500 to 11 000 €
115 to 240 HP 5.2 to 8.3 l/100km
33 Citroen C4 Picasso 2013 2013 - Price 6000 to 8500 €
92 to 156 HP 3.8 to 6.3 l/100km
34 Peugeot 5008 2013 2013 - 2017 Price 5000 to 7000 €
115 to 163 HP 4.2 to 7.6 l/100km
35 Seat Alhambra 2010 2010 - 2015 Price 8500 to 11 500 €
115 to 200 HP 5.5 to 8.4 l/100km
36 Ford Galaxy 2015 2015 - Price ~ 11 000 €
150 to 240 HP 5 to 7.9 l/100km
37 Fiat Doblo 2010 2010 - 2015 Price 4100 to 4900 €
90 to 95 HP 4.9 to 7.2 l/100km
38 Ford Galaxy 2010 2010 - 2015 Price 6000 to 8000 €
115 to 203 HP 5.7 to 8.2 l/100km
39 Seat Alhambra 2015 2015 - Price ~ 13 000 €
150 to 220 HP 5.1 to 7.3 l/100km
40 Renault Kangoo 2013 2013 - 2021 Price 5000 to 5500 €
75 to 115 HP 4.3 to 8.2 l/100km
41 Renault Kangoo 2008 2008 - 2013 Price 2700 to 3200 €
70 to 110 HP 5.2 to 8.1 l/100km
42 Dacia Dokker 2012 2012 - 2015 Price 4000 to 4600 €
75 to 115 HP 4.5 to 7.5 l/100km
43 Dacia Lodgy 2012 2012 - 2017 Price 5500 to 6000 €
85 to 115 HP 4.2 to 7.1 l/100km
44 Renault Espace 2010 2010 - 2012 Price ~ 5500 €
150 to 175 HP 6.5 to 8.8 l/100km

What is a reliable used car?

We consider a reliable car to be the one that, as rarely as necessary, requires unplanned (emergency) repairs and that unexpectedly does not stay on the roadside. It should be understood that every car has parts and consumables that need to be replaced regularly, such as brake pads, tires, oils and other fluids, battery, wiper blades etc.

How to improve used car reliability?

Of course, the reliability of a used car is greatly influenced by how well and thoughtfully the manufacturer has been able to design it and by the quality of its components. But just as important is the attitude of the car owner towards his car. In the case of a used car, though, the reliability of the car will also depend on how carefully it has been handled by previous owners and you cannot influence it. However, by following these tips you can ensure the highest possible reliability of your car:

  1. Perform regular car maintenance at scheduled intervals
    For almost every car, the manufacturer has defined service intervals - a list of jobs to be performed after a certain time or mileage. Most of this tasks involves inspection and preventive maintenance of various vehicle parts. However, there are also parts or assemblies that need to be replaced after a certain time, otherwise the consequences can be very sad, such as not replacing the engine timing belt timely, in case of it's rupture the car's engine could require serious overhaul or even replacement, which will cost tens of times more than changing a timing belt. Service intervals can usually be found in your vehicle manual. If your vehicle does not have one - we have service and maintenance schedules and information on more than 300 different cars, or consult a qualified car service center. You can also find out more about regular car maintenance tasks in our series of educational articles.
  2. Prevent defects in a timely manner
    Cars are a complex set of mechanisms that work closely with each other. A minor damage to one car node can negatively affect several other units and result in a much more expensive car repair. For example, almost any damaged suspension component (shock absorber, wheel bearing, ball bearing etc.) significantly increases the load on the other suspension components and wear of these parts. Therefore, if your car starts to make any suspicious noise, changes its behavior on the road, there are changes in instrument readings or other nuances - contact a qualified car service, diagnose and repair the damage if needed! The "turn the louder music out of the noises" approach does not pay off, as early or late (even before sale) car will need to be repaired anyway.
  3. Use quality spare parts and competent car mechanics
    Nowadays, most cars have a wide range of non-original spare parts, which are much cheaper and more affordable than original spare parts. Some non-original spare parts are of the same quality or even better quality than the original ones. Others (usually the cheapest) only look like the originals, but their materials and workmanship are very poor. It should be understood that the cost of repairing each car unit consists of parts and labor, and the amount and labor of the unit is independent of the cost of the part. Correspondingly, choosing a low quality part that costs half as much as a quality part, but paying the same amount of work, you end up saving a few tens of percent. However, the life of a low-quality part will probably be several times shorter, so you will overpay for the next repair. That is why it is important to find a knowledgeable and honest car mechanic who will advise you on which parts to choose.
  4. Use the car for its intended purpose Each car model has its own basic purpose of use, such as urban travel, freight transport, driving on poor quality roads, and so on. When using a car for other purpose, such as regularly transporting hundreds of kilograms of construction material in a small city car, or using a crossover (i.e. a "parquet jeep") on serious off-road, the following repairs must be taken into account and the car's reliability will be significantly reduced.
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