Most reliable 5-6 year old used hatchbacks

Based on technical inspection annual reports and other sources, we offer most reliable 5-6 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 A class 2018 2018 - Price ~ 30 500 €
109 to 421 HP
2 Mercedes A class 2015 2015 - 2018 Price ~ 20 500 €
90 to 211 HP 3.5 to 6.7 l/100km
3 Audi A1 2018 2018 - Price 20 000 to 21 500 €
95 to 207 HP 4.9 to 6 l/100km
4 Honda Jazz 2017 2017 - 2020 Price 10 000 to 13 500 €
100 to 130 HP 3.6 to 5.9 l/100km
5 Audi A1 2014 2014 - 2018 Price 10 000 to 11 500 €
82 to 192 HP 3.4 to 5.6 l/100km
6 Opel Karl 2015 2015 - 2018
75 to 75 HP 4.3 to 4.6 l/100km
7 Audi A3 2016 2016 - 2020 Price ~ 16 000 €
110 to 190 HP 5 to 5.7 l/100km
8 Mazda 2 2015 2015 - 2019
75 to 115 HP 3.4 to 4.9 l/100km
9 Opel Adam 2012 2012 - 2019 Price 5500 to 8000 €
70 to 150 HP 5 to 5.9 l/100km
10 Mazda 2 2019 2019 - 2022
75 to 115 HP 4.4 to 5.9 l/100km
11 Volkswagen Beetle 2016 2016 - 2018
105 to 220 HP 5.4 to 6.8 l/100km
12 BMW 1 series 2019 2019 - Price ~ 24 000 €
109 to 306 HP 4.2 to 7.1 l/100km
13 Opel Astra 2015 2015 - 2019 Price 9000 to 13 000 €
105 to 330 HP 3.7 to 6.1 l/100km
14 Skoda Fabia 2015 2015 - 2018 Price ~ 9000 €
60 to 110 HP 3.4 to 4.8 l/100km
15 Volkswagen Golf 2017 2017 - 2019 Price 14 000 to 14 500 €
85 to 310 HP 4.3 to 7.9 l/100km
16 Audi A7 2018 2018 - Price 46 500 to 49 500 €
204 to 340 HP 4.6 to 6.9 l/100km
17 BMW 1 series 2017 2017 - 2019 Price ~ 17 500 €
109 to 340 HP 3.6 to 7.8 l/100km
18 Hyundai i20 2018 2018 - 2020 Price 8000 to 10 500 €
75 to 120 HP 5.1 to 5.8 l/100km
19 Skoda Fabia 2018 2018 - Price 7500 to 9500 €
75 to 110 HP 4.6 to 4.8 l/100km
20 Peugeot 208 2019 2019 -
75 to 136 HP 4.1 to 4.5 l/100km
21 Toyota Aygo 2018 2018 - 2021 Price 9500 to 10 000 €
72 to 72 HP 4.2 to 4.2 l/100km
22 Smart ForFour 2014 2014 - 2019
60 to 90 HP 4.2 to 4.7 l/100km
23 Renault Megane 2016 2016 - 2020 Price 14 000 to 14 500 €
90 to 300 HP 3.7 to 8.1 l/100km
24 Opel Corsa 2019 2019 -
75 to 136 HP 4.1 to 4.1 l/100km
25 Opel Corsa 2015 2015 - 2019 Price 7000 to 9000 €
70 to 150 HP 3.1 to 5.9 l/100km
26 Mazda 3 2016 2016 - 2019
100 to 184 HP 3.8 to 8.4 l/100km
27 Citroen C4 2015 2015 - 2018
99 to 150 HP 3.3 to 4.9 l/100km
28 Kia RIO 2017 2017 - 2020 Price ~ 10 000 €
77 to 123 HP 4.7 to 6.8 l/100km
29 Nissan Pulsar 2014 2014 - 2018 Price 6500 to 9500 €
110 to 190 HP 3.6 to 5.1 l/100km
30 Renault Twingo 2014 2014 - 2018
70 to 90 HP 4.2 to 4.3 l/100km
31 Kia Ceed 2018 2018 - Price ~ 12 000 €
100 to 140 HP
32 Peugeot 208 2015 2015 - 2019
68 to 208 HP 3.4 to 5.6 l/100km
33 Hyundai i20 2014 2014 - 2018 Price ~ 8000 €
75 to 120 HP 3.2 to 6.7 l/100km
34 Toyota Aygo 2014 2014 - 2018
69 to 69 HP 3.8 to 4.2 l/100km
35 Opel Insignia 2017 2017 - 2020 Price 14 500 to 15 000 €
110 to 260 HP 4 to 8.6 l/100km
36 Seat Ibiza 2017 2017 - 2021
65 to 150 HP 3.8 to 6 l/100km
37 Peugeot 308 2017 2017 - 2021 Price ~ 11 500 €
99 to 250 HP 3.2 to 6.5 l/100km
38 Ford Focus 2014 2014 - 2018 Price ~ 10 000 €
85 to 350 HP 3.4 to 7.7 l/100km
39 Citroen C3 2016 2016 - 2020 Price 9000 to 10 000 €
68 to 110 HP 3.2 to 6.3 l/100km
40 Kia Ceed 2015 2015 - 2018
100 to 136 HP 4.2 to 6.8 l/100km
41 Skoda Octavia 2017 2017 - 2019 Price 12 500 to 12 500 €
110 to 230 HP 3.9 to 6.7 l/100km
42 Ford KA 2018 2018 -
70 to 95 HP 3.7 to 5.1 l/100km
43 Ford Focus 2018 2018 - 2021 Price ~ 14 500 €
85 to 182 HP 4.8 to 5.5 l/100km
44 Mazda 3 2019 2019 - Price ~ 17 000 €
116 to 186 HP 4.1 to 8.3 l/100km
45 Ford Mondeo 2014 2014 - 2018
115 to 240 HP 3.6 to 7.3 l/100km
46 Hyundai i10 2016 2016 - 2018 Price 7500 to 7500 €
66 to 87 HP 4 to 5.9 l/100km
47 Ford Mondeo 2019 2019 - Price 16 000 to 18 500 €
120 to 190 HP
48 Ford KA 2016 2016 - 2018
70 to 85 HP 5 to 5 l/100km
49 Dacia Sandero 2016 2016 - 2020 Price ~ 7000 €
73 to 101 HP 3.5 to 5.2 l/100km
50 Fiat Punto 2012 2012 - 2018
69 to 135 HP 3.5 to 5.7 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 - try to find it on the internet or consult a qualified car service center.
  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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