Most reliable used cars according to the APK
The ranking of 328 model generations based on 6,857,004 APK inspections. Each model is compared with cars of the same age, so old and young models stand side by side fairly.
Window: Oct 2025 – Sep 2026 · Updated: 16 Oct 2026
The 20 most reliable models
Least often an A-problem (structure, safety or costly mechanics), all ages together; only models with at least 2,000 inspected cars.
| # | Model | A-problems vs. the same age |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MINI Mini Cooper SE F562019–2024 | 82% less often |
| 2 | BMW X3 G012017–2025 | 79% less often |
| 3 | BMW X2 F392018–2024 | 79% less often |
| 4 | Porsche Macan I2014–2024 | 79% less often |
| 5 | Lexus CT 200h2011–2021 | 78% less often |
| 6 | Toyota Yaris Cross2021–2026 | 77% less often |
| 7 | BMW 2-serie Active Tourer F452016–2022 | 77% less often |
| 8 | Toyota Yaris IV2020–2026 | 73% less often |
| 9 | MINI Mini 3-deurs F562016–2024 | 72% less often |
| 10 | Volvo XC40 / EX40 / C402017–2026 | 72% less often |
| 11 | MINI Countryman F602016–2024 | 72% less often |
| 12 | Toyota C-HR I2016–2024 | 72% less often |
| 13 | Toyota Corolla XII (E21)2019–2026 | 71% less often |
| 14 | Audi Q3 (F3)2018–2026 | 71% less often |
| 15 | BMW X1 F482016–2023 | 71% less often |
| 16 | Audi Q22016–2026 | 69% less often |
| 17 | BMW iX32020–2025 | 69% less often |
| 18 | MINI Mini Cabrio F572016–2024 | 69% less often |
| 19 | BMW 5-serie G312017–2024 | 68% less often |
| 20 | BMW 1-serie F212011–2020 | 67% less often |
The 10 models with the most A-problems
| # | Model | A-problems vs. the same age |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hyundai i10 III2020–2026 | 4.9× as often |
| 2 | Renault Zoe2013–2025 | 4.5× as often |
| 3 | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter2006–2026 | 4.4× as often |
| 4 | Mercedes-Benz V-Klasse / Vito W4472014–2026 | 3.9× as often |
| 5 | Hyundai Kona I Electric2020–2025 | 3.4× as often |
| 6 | Tesla Model Y2020–2026 | 2.9× as often |
| 7 | Nissan Micra V2017–2024 | 2.7× as often |
| 8 | Mazda CX-32015–2025 | 2.3× as often |
| 9 | Tesla Model 32019–2026 | 2.3× as often |
| 10 | Tesla Model S2013–2022 | 2.3× as often |
How to read this ranking
“45% less often” means: on cars of this model the APK inspector found an A-problem 45% less often than on all cars of the same age together. Each age class is weighted by the number of inspected cars. An A-problem is a defect in the structure, brakes, steering, suspension or other safety or costly mechanics; advisory points do not count.
The APK measures defects, not breakdowns. Maintenance and use of the specific car matter more than the model: always check the plate and take the checklist.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most reliable used car according to the APK?
Measured over all ages together, the MINI Mini Cooper SE F56, the BMW X3 G01 and the BMW X2 F39 have an A-problem at the APK least often compared with cars of the same age (82% less often, 79% less often and 79% less often than average). Source: RDW Open Data, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026.
Which car make has the fewest APK problems?
Of the makes with at least 5,000 inspected cars, Lexus has an A-problem least often: 78% less often than cars of the same age. See the make ranking for all makes.
Source: RDW Open Data (CC0), analysis CarXray.nl. 6,857,004 inspected passenger cars aged 3 years and older, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026. Each car counts once. How we know