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Top 30

Hidden-gem cars — high pass rate, niche test volume

Filter: pass rate ≥ fleet median + 5pp, with 200-1,000 tests on file. Outside the volume tail; inside the quality tail.

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    Dvsa Dvsa

    902 tests · 131,923 avg mi · 96.6% pass

    96.6%

    The Dvsa passes first time 96.6% of the time across 902 recorded tests, at an average of 132k miles — strong reliability for a model outside the mainstream volume charts. The faults that do show up are mostly a defective wiper blade and windscreen damage — routine maintenance items rather than structural concerns. Pass-after-rectification accounts for 3.3% of tests — most issues that arise are minor enough to address on the spot.

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    Honda C 125 A K

    483 tests · 4,226 avg mi · 96.5% pass

    96.5%

    The C 125 A K passes first time 96.5% of the time across 483 recorded tests, at an average of 4k miles — strong reliability for a model outside the mainstream volume charts. The faults that do show up are mostly tyre tread under the limit and a binding brake — routine maintenance items rather than structural concerns. Pass-after-rectification accounts for 1.2% of tests — most issues that arise are minor enough to address on the spot.

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    Hyundai Ioniq 5 Premium EV

    470 tests · 39,366 avg mi · 96.4% pass

    96.4%

    The Ioniq 5 Premium EV passes first time 96.4% of the time across 470 recorded tests, at an average of 39k miles — strong reliability for a model outside the mainstream volume charts. The faults that do show up are mostly a seriously damaged tyre and tyre tread under the limit — routine maintenance items rather than structural concerns. Pass-after-rectification accounts for 1.3% of tests — most issues that arise are minor enough to address on the spot.

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    Ferrari 812 Superfast S A

    516 tests · 5,780 avg mi · 96.1% pass

    96.1%

    The 812 Superfast S A passes first time 96.1% of the time across 516 recorded tests, at an average of 6k miles — strong reliability for a model outside the mainstream volume charts. The faults that do show up are mostly a non-conforming number plate and headlamp aim out of spec — routine maintenance items rather than structural concerns. Pass-after-rectification accounts for 1.9% of tests — most issues that arise are minor enough to address on the spot.

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    Ducati Multistrada 1260 S

    607 tests · 11,642 avg mi · 96.0% pass

    96.0%

    The Multistrada 1260 S passes first time 96.0% of the time across 607 recorded tests, at an average of 12k miles — strong reliability for a model outside the mainstream volume charts. The faults that do show up are mostly tyre tread under the limit and uneven braking force — routine maintenance items rather than structural concerns. Pass-after-rectification accounts for 2.0% of tests — most issues that arise are minor enough to address on the spot.

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    Ferrari 458

    638 tests · 11,407 avg mi · 95.8% pass

    95.8%

    The 458 passes first time 95.8% of the time across 638 recorded tests, at an average of 11k miles — strong reliability for a model outside the mainstream volume charts. The faults that do show up are mostly a defective wiper blade and windscreen damage — routine maintenance items rather than structural concerns. Pass-after-rectification accounts for 1.4% of tests — most issues that arise are minor enough to address on the spot.

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    Mazda CX 30 GT Sport Mhev Auto

    534 tests · 19,663 avg mi · 95.7% pass

    95.7%

    The CX 30 GT Sport Mhev Auto passes first time 95.7% of the time across 534 recorded tests, at an average of 20k miles — strong reliability for a model outside the mainstream volume charts. The faults that do show up are mostly a seriously damaged tyre and windscreen damage — routine maintenance items rather than structural concerns. Pass-after-rectification accounts for 1.1% of tests — most issues that arise are minor enough to address on the spot.

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    Mazda CX 30 Sport Lux Mhev Auto

    533 tests · 18,972 avg mi · 95.7% pass

    95.7%

    The CX 30 Sport Lux Mhev Auto passes first time 95.7% of the time across 533 recorded tests, at an average of 19k miles — strong reliability for a model outside the mainstream volume charts. The faults that do show up are mostly windscreen damage and a defective wiper blade — routine maintenance items rather than structural concerns. Pass-after-rectification accounts for 1.5% of tests — most issues that arise are minor enough to address on the spot.

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    Audi Q3 S Line ED 1 35 Tfsi Mhev SA

    520 tests · 22,894 avg mi · 95.2% pass

    95.2%

    The Q3 S Line ED 1 35 Tfsi Mhev SA passes first time 95.2% of the time across 520 recorded tests, at an average of 23k miles — strong reliability for a model outside the mainstream volume charts. The faults that do show up are mostly a seriously damaged tyre and windscreen damage — routine maintenance items rather than structural concerns. Pass-after-rectification accounts for 0.2% of tests — most issues that arise are minor enough to address on the spot.

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    Audi Q3 Sport 35 Tfsi Mhev S A

    797 tests · 22,134 avg mi · 95.1% pass

    95.1%

    The Q3 Sport 35 Tfsi Mhev S A passes first time 95.1% of the time across 797 recorded tests, at an average of 22k miles — strong reliability for a model outside the mainstream volume charts. The faults that do show up are mostly windscreen damage and a seriously damaged tyre — routine maintenance items rather than structural concerns. Pass-after-rectification accounts for 1.0% of tests — most issues that arise are minor enough to address on the spot.

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    Skoda Octavia SE L First Edition Tsi

    865 tests · 23,895 avg mi · 95.0% pass

    95.0%

    The Octavia SE L First Edition Tsi passes first time 95.0% of the time across 865 recorded tests, at an average of 24k miles — strong reliability for a model outside the mainstream volume charts. The faults that do show up are mostly a seriously damaged tyre and windscreen damage — routine maintenance items rather than structural concerns. Pass-after-rectification accounts for 1.2% of tests — most issues that arise are minor enough to address on the spot.

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    BMW F750

    722 tests · 9,789 avg mi · 94.9% pass

    94.9%

    The F750 passes first time 94.9% of the time across 722 recorded tests, at an average of 10k miles — strong reliability for a model outside the mainstream volume charts. The faults that do show up are mostly tyre tread under the limit and Audible warning not working — routine maintenance items rather than structural concerns. Pass-after-rectification accounts for 2.4% of tests — most issues that arise are minor enough to address on the spot.

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    Ferrari Portofino S A

    642 tests · 8,465 avg mi · 94.9% pass

    94.9%

    The Portofino S A passes first time 94.9% of the time across 642 recorded tests, at an average of 8k miles — strong reliability for a model outside the mainstream volume charts. The faults that do show up are mostly a seriously damaged tyre and Windscreen or window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view — routine maintenance items rather than structural concerns. Pass-after-rectification accounts for 0.6% of tests — most issues that arise are minor enough to address on the spot.

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    Rolls Royce Wraith

    559 tests · 25,016 avg mi · 94.6% pass

    94.6%

    The Wraith passes first time 94.6% of the time across 559 recorded tests, at an average of 25k miles — strong reliability for a model outside the mainstream volume charts. The faults that do show up are mostly a seriously damaged tyre and windscreen damage — routine maintenance items rather than structural concerns. Pass-after-rectification accounts for 1.1% of tests — most issues that arise are minor enough to address on the spot.

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    Yamaha MT 09 Tracer Abs

    775 tests · 14,244 avg mi · 94.6% pass

    94.6%

    The MT 09 Tracer Abs passes first time 94.6% of the time across 775 recorded tests, at an average of 14k miles — strong reliability for a model outside the mainstream volume charts. The faults that do show up are mostly tyre tread under the limit and brake pads worn below 1.0 mm — routine maintenance items rather than structural concerns. Pass-after-rectification accounts for 3.1% of tests — most issues that arise are minor enough to address on the spot.

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    Yamaha Fjr

    974 tests · 24,654 avg mi · 94.5% pass

    94.5%

    The Fjr passes first time 94.5% of the time across 974 recorded tests, at an average of 25k miles — strong reliability for a model outside the mainstream volume charts. The faults that do show up are mostly tyre tread under the limit and a non-functioning shock absorber — routine maintenance items rather than structural concerns. Pass-after-rectification accounts for 2.2% of tests — most issues that arise are minor enough to address on the spot.

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    Subaru Forester I XE Prm Ebxr Awd Cvt

    713 tests · 26,186 avg mi · 94.4% pass

    94.4%

    The Forester I XE Prm Ebxr Awd Cvt passes first time 94.4% of the time across 713 recorded tests, at an average of 26k miles — strong reliability for a model outside the mainstream volume charts. The faults that do show up are mostly a seriously damaged tyre and a defective wiper blade — routine maintenance items rather than structural concerns. Pass-after-rectification accounts for 0.7% of tests — most issues that arise are minor enough to address on the spot.

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    Kawasaki ZR 900 Cjfb

    566 tests · 6,197 avg mi · 94.3% pass

    94.3%

    The ZR 900 Cjfb passes first time 94.3% of the time across 566 recorded tests, at an average of 6k miles — strong reliability for a model outside the mainstream volume charts. The faults that do show up are mostly a stop-lamp out and Reflector colour or position not in accordance with the requirements — routine maintenance items rather than structural concerns. Pass-after-rectification accounts for 4.4% of tests — most issues that arise are minor enough to address on the spot.

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    Honda Civic SR Vtec

    905 tests · 20,380 avg mi · 94.3% pass

    94.3%

    The Civic SR Vtec passes first time 94.3% of the time across 905 recorded tests, at an average of 20k miles — strong reliability for a model outside the mainstream volume charts. The faults that do show up are mostly tyre tread under the limit and brake pads worn below 1.5 mm — routine maintenance items rather than structural concerns. Pass-after-rectification accounts for 1.8% of tests — most issues that arise are minor enough to address on the spot.

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    Toyota Yaris Dynamic Hev Cvt

    616 tests · 17,148 avg mi · 94.2% pass

    94.2%

    The Yaris Dynamic Hev Cvt passes first time 94.2% of the time across 616 recorded tests, at an average of 17k miles — strong reliability for a model outside the mainstream volume charts. The faults that do show up are mostly a seriously damaged tyre and a defective wiper blade — routine maintenance items rather than structural concerns. Pass-after-rectification accounts for 1.5% of tests — most issues that arise are minor enough to address on the spot.

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    Rolls Royce Ghost

    786 tests · 36,204 avg mi · 94.2% pass

    94.2%

    The Ghost passes first time 94.2% of the time across 786 recorded tests, at an average of 36k miles — strong reliability for a model outside the mainstream volume charts. The faults that do show up are mostly a tyre with the cords showing and windscreen damage — routine maintenance items rather than structural concerns. Pass-after-rectification accounts for 1.5% of tests — most issues that arise are minor enough to address on the spot.

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    Mazda CX 30 GT Sport Tech Mhev Auto

    509 tests · 18,849 avg mi · 94.1% pass

    94.1%

    The CX 30 GT Sport Tech Mhev Auto passes first time 94.1% of the time across 509 recorded tests, at an average of 19k miles — strong reliability for a model outside the mainstream volume charts. The faults that do show up are mostly a seriously damaged tyre and windscreen damage — routine maintenance items rather than structural concerns. Pass-after-rectification accounts for 1.4% of tests — most issues that arise are minor enough to address on the spot.

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    Mazda CX 30 GT Sport Tech Mhev

    616 tests · 20,414 avg mi · 94.0% pass

    94.0%

    The CX 30 GT Sport Tech Mhev passes first time 94.0% of the time across 616 recorded tests, at an average of 20k miles — strong reliability for a model outside the mainstream volume charts. The faults that do show up are mostly a seriously damaged tyre and a defective wiper blade — routine maintenance items rather than structural concerns. Pass-after-rectification accounts for 1.9% of tests — most issues that arise are minor enough to address on the spot.

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    Ford Puma ST Line X Vignale Mhev

    516 tests · 23,320 avg mi · 94.0% pass

    94.0%

    The Puma ST Line X Vignale Mhev passes first time 94.0% of the time across 516 recorded tests, at an average of 23k miles — strong reliability for a model outside the mainstream volume charts. The faults that do show up are mostly a seriously damaged tyre and a defective wiper blade — routine maintenance items rather than structural concerns. Pass-after-rectification accounts for 1.0% of tests — most issues that arise are minor enough to address on the spot.

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    Ducati 1299

    579 tests · 9,015 avg mi · 94.0% pass

    94.0%

    The 1299 passes first time 94.0% of the time across 579 recorded tests, at an average of 9k miles — strong reliability for a model outside the mainstream volume charts. The faults that do show up are mostly a non-conforming number plate and A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning — routine maintenance items rather than structural concerns. Pass-after-rectification accounts for 2.9% of tests — most issues that arise are minor enough to address on the spot.

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    Lamborghini Huracan

    822 tests · 15,985 avg mi · 93.9% pass

    93.9%

    The Huracan passes first time 93.9% of the time across 822 recorded tests, at an average of 16k miles — strong reliability for a model outside the mainstream volume charts. The faults that do show up are mostly windscreen damage and a seriously damaged tyre — routine maintenance items rather than structural concerns. Pass-after-rectification accounts for 2.6% of tests — most issues that arise are minor enough to address on the spot.

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    Kawasaki ZX 1000 Wjf

    984 tests · 11,288 avg mi · 93.9% pass

    93.9%

    The ZX 1000 Wjf passes first time 93.9% of the time across 984 recorded tests, at an average of 11k miles — strong reliability for a model outside the mainstream volume charts. The faults that do show up are mostly Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements and Rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps — routine maintenance items rather than structural concerns. Pass-after-rectification accounts for 3.4% of tests — most issues that arise are minor enough to address on the spot.

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    Honda CB 500 XA K

    968 tests · 9,424 avg mi · 93.9% pass

    93.9%

    The CB 500 XA K passes first time 93.9% of the time across 968 recorded tests, at an average of 9k miles — strong reliability for a model outside the mainstream volume charts. The faults that do show up are mostly tyre tread under the limit and brake pads worn below 1.0 mm — routine maintenance items rather than structural concerns. Pass-after-rectification accounts for 2.5% of tests — most issues that arise are minor enough to address on the spot.

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    BMW K 1300

    541 tests · 23,005 avg mi · 93.9% pass

    93.9%

    The K 1300 passes first time 93.9% of the time across 541 recorded tests, at an average of 23k miles — strong reliability for a model outside the mainstream volume charts. The faults that do show up are mostly brake pads worn below 1.0 mm and a binding brake — routine maintenance items rather than structural concerns. Pass-after-rectification accounts for 3.0% of tests — most issues that arise are minor enough to address on the spot.

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    Audi Sq5 Vorsprung Tdi Quattro Auto

    572 tests · 29,780 avg mi · 93.9% pass

    93.9%

    The Sq5 Vorsprung Tdi Quattro Auto passes first time 93.9% of the time across 572 recorded tests, at an average of 30k miles — strong reliability for a model outside the mainstream volume charts. The faults that do show up are mostly a seriously damaged tyre and windscreen damage — routine maintenance items rather than structural concerns. Pass-after-rectification accounts for 0.2% of tests — most issues that arise are minor enough to address on the spot.