Most reliable small and compact hatchbacks according to the APK

171 small and compact hatchbacks in a row, from fewest to most A-problems compared with cars of the same age. On top: the MINI Mini Cooper SE F56 (82% less often than average).

Window: Oct 2025 – Sep 2026 · Updated: 16 Oct 2026

#	Model	A-problems vs. the same age	Inspected
1	MINI Mini Cooper SE F562019–2024	82% less often	3,970
2	Lexus CT 200h2011–2021	78% less often	6,870
3	BMW 2-serie Active Tourer F452016–2022	77% less often	4,457
4	Toyota Yaris IV2020–2026	73% less often	11,560
5	MINI Mini 3-deurs F562016–2024	72% less often	8,103
6	Toyota Corolla XII (E21)2019–2026	71% less often	12,051
7	MINI Mini Cabrio F572016–2024	69% less often	2,875
8	BMW 1-serie F212011–2020	67% less often	2,937
9	BMW i i32013–2022	66% less often	5,649
10	MINI Clubman F542016–2024	66% less often	5,731
11	BMW i42021–2026	62% less often	2,153
12	MINI Mini R56/R552009–2019	60% less often	30,945
13	Audi e-tron / Q8 e-tron2018–2026	60% less often	6,766
14	Polestar Polestar 22020–2026	60% less often	4,251
15	Opel Astra K2015–2023	59% less often	28,654
16	MINI Mini 5-deurs F552016–2024	59% less often	5,963
17	Volkswagen Golf VIII2019–2026	59% less often	12,033
18	Volkswagen ID.32020–2026	57% less often	6,735
19	BMW 1-serie F202011–2020	54% less often	21,641
20	Toyota Aygo X2022–2026	54% less often	4,872
21	Kia EV62021–2026	54% less often	3,968
22	Ford Fiesta VII2017–2025	49% less often	25,113
23	Toyota Prius III2009–2016	48% less often	17,239
24	BMW 1-serie E872005–2011	48% less often	9,691
25	Opel Karl2015–2019	47% less often	30,480
26	Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse W1762012–2018	46% less often	17,991
27	Cupra Born2021–2026	46% less often	2,774
28	Fiat 500X2014–2024	45% less often	5,076
29	Toyota Yaris II2005–2011	44% less often	45,786
30	Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan2014–2021	44% less often	14,172
31	Suzuki Swift IV2010–2017	43% less often	26,102
32	Kia Rio IV2017–2026	43% less often	6,650
33	Mercedes-Benz B-Klasse W2462011–2018	43% less often	19,530
34	Toyota Auris II2013–2020	42% less often	33,875
35	BMW 1-serie F402019–2025	41% less often	6,157
36	Toyota Auris I2007–2012	40% less often	8,358
37	Škoda Rapid2012–2021	40% less often	5,989
38	Audi A3 (8Y)2020–2026	40% less often	7,439
39	Audi A1 (8X)2010–2019	38% less often	28,164
40	Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse W1772018–2026	38% less often	12,740
41	Toyota Aygo II2014–2022	37% less often	45,887
42	Volkswagen Golf VII2012–2021	36% less often	76,850
43	Citroën C1 II2014–2022	36% less often	28,204
44	Audi A3 (8V)2012–2021	35% less often	39,066
45	Toyota Yaris III2011–2020	35% less often	71,318
46	Daihatsu Cuore (L276)2007–2012	34% less often	9,439
47	Nissan Pixo2009–2014	34% less often	11,028
48	Suzuki Swift V2017–2025	33% less often	10,231
49	Suzuki Alto (2009)2009–2015	31% less often	38,756
50	Peugeot 1082014–2022	30% less often	43,692
51	Peugeot 208 I2012–2021	26% less often	48,290
52	Peugeot 206+2009–2011	25% less often	6,597
53	Honda Insight II2009–2015	25% less often	3,795
54	Mitsubishi Colt VI2005–2014	24% less often	22,467
55	Alfa Romeo Giulietta2010–2021	24% less often	8,243
56	Peugeot 308 III2021–2026	23% less often	2,789
57	Hyundai i30 III2017–2026	22% less often	3,278
58	Citroën C3 III2017–2024	22% less often	17,035
59	Hyundai i20 I2008–2017	21% less often	20,334
60	Suzuki Celerio2014–2021	21% less often	11,072
61	Mazda Mazda3 (BL)2009–2013	21% less often	3,943
62	Fiat Panda III2012–2026	21% less often	22,151
63	Škoda Fabia II2007–2014	20% less often	21,250
64	Ford Focus IV2018–2026	19% less often	18,951
65	Peugeot 308 I2007–2013	19% less often	11,611
66	Ford Focus II2005–2012	18% less often	34,123
67	Kia Ceed III / XCeed / ProCeed2018–2026	18% less often	14,231
68	Opel Astra J Sports Tourer / GTC2010–2019	17% less often	11,663
69	Opel Astra J2009–2017	17% less often	15,399
70	Ford Focus III2011–2019	16% less often	51,197
71	Citroën C4 Picasso I2007–2014	16% less often	6,841
72	Opel Corsa F2019–2026	16% less often	17,125
73	Mitsubishi Space Star2013–2025	15% less often	21,212
74	Suzuki Baleno2016–2020	15% less often	3,156
75	Hyundai i20 II2014–2021	15% less often	11,176
76	Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse W1692005–2012	14% less often	16,073
77	Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse W2042007–2014	14% less often	11,419
78	Peugeot 1072005–2022	13% less often	97,264
79	Citroën C1 I2005–2013	13% less often	73,667
80	Volkswagen Golf VII Variant2013–2021	13% less often	18,814
81	Toyota Aygo I2005–2013	13% less often	94,073
82	Opel Adam2012–2019	10% less often	9,975
83	Volkswagen Polo IV2005–2010	10% less often	26,835
84	Škoda Citigo2011–2022	10% less often	17,332
85	Audi A1 (GB)2018–2026	8% less often	4,976
86	Peugeot 208 II2019–2026	7% less often	19,752
87	Kia Rio III2011–2017	7% less often	23,548
88	Volkswagen up!2011–2025	6% less often	102,548
89	SEAT Ibiza IV2008–2018	6% less often	39,356
90	Volkswagen Polo V2009–2018	5% less often	126,630
91	SEAT Leon IV2020–2026	about as often	3,995
92	Renault Twingo III2014–2024	about as often	24,628
93	SEAT Mii2011–2022	about as often	18,110
94	SEAT Leon III2012–2021	about as often	26,540
95	Peugeot 2072006–2016	about as often	33,799
96	Škoda Scala2019–2026	about as often	2,262
97	Opel Corsa D2006–2014	about as often	73,719
98	Citroën C4 Picasso II / SpaceTourer2013–2022	about as often	10,903
99	Hyundai i30 I2009–2014	about as often	5,153
100	Ford Ka II2008–2016	about as often	44,040
101	Volkswagen Fox2005–2013	about as often	14,555
102	Škoda Yeti2009–2020	about as often	9,060
103	Volkswagen Golf Plus2005–2014	about as often	21,909
104	Toyota Auris I Hybrid2010–2012	about as often	9,130
105	Hyundai i10 I2008–2014	about as often	37,861
106	Fiat Grande Punto / Punto Evo / Punto2005–2021	about as often	28,345
107	Kia Picanto II2011–2018	about as often	59,539
108	Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse W2052015–2025	about as often	10,375
109	Fiat 500L2012–2021	5% more often	2,322
110	Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse W212/S2122009–2024	6% more often	15,633
111	Opel Astra H Station Wagon2005–2012	7% more often	17,634
112	Smart Fortwo II (451)2007–2014	8% more often	4,072
113	Volkswagen Scirocco III2008–2018	9% more often	4,391
114	Citroën C3 Picasso2009–2012	10% more often	4,688
115	Fiat 500 (312)2007–2026	10% more often	93,901
116	Opel Corsa E2015–2019	11% more often	27,726
117	Audi A3 (8P)2005–2014	11% more often	18,444
118	Volkswagen Golf VI2009–2018	11% more often	36,140
119	Kia Venga2009–2019	11% more often	17,457
120	Fiat Panda II2005–2013	12% more often	47,667
121	Volkswagen Golf V2005–2008	12% more often	9,042
122	Mercedes-Benz B-Klasse W2452005–2014	13% more often	13,921
123	Peugeot 308 II2013–2022	15% more often	25,250
124	SEAT Leon II2005–2014	15% more often	10,286
125	Kia Picanto III2017–2026	20% more often	30,445
126	Mazda Mazda2 (DE)2007–2015	22% more often	13,560
127	Dacia Sandero III2020–2026	22% more often	3,209
128	Renault Mégane IV2016–2025	22% more often	16,981
129	SEAT Ibiza V2017–2026	23% more often	10,990
130	Dacia Sandero II2013–2022	23% more often	9,441
131	Dacia Sandero I2008–2012	23% more often	6,255
132	Nissan Micra IV2010–2017	25% more often	9,541
133	Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse S2042007–2014	26% more often	6,685
134	Volkswagen Polo VI2017–2026	28% more often	44,322
135	Alfa Romeo MiTo2008–2019	28% more often	7,231
136	SEAT Altea2005–2016	29% more often	10,566
137	Citroën C3 II2009–2016	29% more often	27,553
138	Hyundai i10 II2013–2021	29% more often	27,224
139	Dacia Logan2006–2022	30% more often	12,521
140	Volkswagen Taigo2021–2026	31% more often	2,900
141	Suzuki Swift III2005–2012	32% more often	32,892
142	Kia cee'd II2012–2019	33% more often	10,686
143	Kia Picanto I2005–2012	33% more often	22,030
144	Ford Fiesta VI2008–2018	36% more often	96,344
145	Ford Mustang Mach-E2020–2026	38% more often	2,303
146	Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse S2052015–2023	41% more often	11,135
147	Chevrolet Spark2009–2014	42% more often	15,494
148	Hyundai i20 III2020–2026	42% more often	2,775
149	Suzuki Splash2008–2021	44% more often	14,157
150	Chevrolet Aveo II2011–2019	49% more often	3,911
151	Renault Clio III2005–2012	49% more often	31,451
152	Renault Mégane III2008–2016	51% more often	22,651
153	Opel Agila B2008–2015	52% more often	26,930
154	Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse W213/S2132016–2025	61% more often	3,116
155	Hyundai i30 II2012–2018	62% more often	5,563
156	Volkswagen Golf VI Variant2009–2014	63% more often	7,375
157	Renault Twingo II2007–2014	64% more often	60,122
158	Suzuki SX4 I2006–2015	66% more often	6,894
159	Citroën DS32010–2024	68% more often	8,024
160	Fiat 500e2020–2026	73% more often	4,126
161	Tesla Model X2016–2022	78% more often	2,546
162	Nissan Pulsar2014–2019	78% more often	3,412
163	Renault Clio V2019–2026	81% more often	12,753
164	Renault Clio IV2013–2019	87% more often	68,700
165	Mazda Mazda3 (BM/BN)2014–2019	89% more often	6,039
166	Nissan Leaf II2018–2025	91% more often	4,227
167	Nissan Micra V2017–2024	2.7× as often	10,469
168	Mercedes-Benz V-Klasse / Vito W4472014–2026	3.9× as often	2,713
169	Mercedes-Benz Sprinter2006–2026	4.4× as often	8,705
170	Renault Zoe2013–2025	4.5× as often	8,691
171	Hyundai i10 III2020–2026	4.9× as often	6,156

The grouping into types is based on the model name and is an approximation.

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