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THE RELIABILITY INDEX FACTORS IN REPAIR FREQUENCY, VEHICLE AGE, MILEAGE AND LABOUR TIME TO DETERMINE RELIABILITY SCORES. 13:47, 02 Jun 2025 The top 10 most reliable superminis have been
revealed - with drivers urged to save hundreds on repair bills. The Reliability Index factors in repair frequency, vehicle age, mileage and labour time to determine reliability scores.
Antony Diggins, Managing Director of Warrantywise, said: "Our latest data backs up what many drivers already know, superminis are one of the safest bets you can make in the used car
market. They're affordable, efficient, and, as our research shows, can be remarkably reliable." Diggins added: "With a number of these superminis not requiring major repairs
until they're nearly a decade old, and many models showing excellent cost-per-mile performance, they are an especially wise buy in today's market." READ MORE SMART MOTORWAYS
COULD BE SCRAPPED FROM ENGLAND ENTIRELY "That said, no vehicle is perfect, and issues can happen, so we always encourage drivers to protect themselves with a comprehensive warranty,
especially as labour and parts costs continue to rise." The RAC advises: "Small cars, or superminis as they’re sometimes known, are more capable than ever. Unlike even smaller
‘city cars’ such as the Kia Picanto, superminis are ideally suited to urban driving but also not out of their depth on faster roads and motorways. Article continues below "The best
small cars also offer plenty of the latest technology and comfort features, while being able to carry four adults without too much struggle. "In many ways small cars are cleverer than
supercars, needing to excel at a much wider range of abilities and still be cheap to buy and run." TOP 10 MOST RELIABLE SUPERMINIS BASED ON OVERALL SCORE (WITH AVERAGE REPAIR REQUEST
PRICE) Toyota Aygo - 88.6 (£420) Suzuki Swift - 88.6 (£784) Kia Picanto - 86.8 (£438) Citroen C1 - 82.8 (£673) Peugeot 108 - 80.3 (£550) Renault Clio - 79 (£721) Ford KA - 79 (£628) Article
continues below Hyundai i10 - 78.4 (£855) Dacia Sandero - 77.8 (£615) Hyundai i20 - 75.9 (£871)