The Honda Jazz is the most reliable electric or hybrid vehicle in the UK, achieving a high average pass rate after its MOT test.
Having analysed data from almost 2.4 million electric and hybrid vehicles, temporary car insurance provider Tempcover has unveiled the five most reliable models, and the brands that are flying through MOT checks each year.
The research also identifies performance gaps between different makes and models, offering clearer insight into testing resilience and component durability within this growing segment of the UK car market.
The EV market in the UK is continuing to grow. In April, the country surpassed two million battery-electric vehicles alone on the road, while exclusive analysis of the latest SMMT car parc data by Auto Repair Focus revealed that around 3.6 million hybrid and electric cars were on the road in 2025.
The Tempcover study also unveiled how real-world conditions, that make EVs different from petrol and diesel models, are contributing to a wide variation in pass rates. Increased curb weights and component wear patterns are all playing their part in the industry.
The most reliable EV
According to the data, hybrid models dominated when looking for the most reliable EV. The Honda Jazz Crosstar EX i-MMD CVT secured a 97.2% pass rate, marking it as an extremely reliable model in terms of wear and tear. Honda also secured second in the rankings, with the CR-V securing a 96.4% pass rate.
The Lexus UX was third, just behind with a 96.3% pass rate. With Toyota and another Lexus making up the top five most reliable EVs, the results show that two Japanese manufacturing groups provide an almost guaranteed pass rate.
At the other end of the scale, it was the Renault Zoe that sat bottom of the most reliable EVs table. The French model, which has been on the market for some time, saw just 71.4% of all MOTs achieve a first-time pass. This was some way from the second-placed Lexus RX400h, which secured a 76.9% pass rate.
The third-least-reliable EV was the Honda Insight, with a 79% pass rate. This was followed by the Nissan e-NV200, and the Toyota Alphard.
Luxury matters
When looking at electric and hybrid MOT pass rates by manufacturer, luxury brands Jaguar and Porsche rank in the top two positions, with pass rates of 94.3% and 93.6% respectively. However, mainstream manufacturers also demonstrate strong testing resilience.
Honda, with 92.9%, and Ford, at 92.7%, were both placed in the top five, while brands including MG, Mini, Hyundai and Kia all recorded success rates of 91% and above.
Based on the manufacturers in the study, all brands recorded pass rates above 80%.
Renault recorded the lowest manufacturer pass rate at 83.3%, followed by Nissan at 84.6%, and Mitsubishi with 86%. This compares with the DVSA national MOT pass rate average for all vehicles of around 72%.
The figures suggest that when it comes to the most reliable EVs, Japanese models and premium brands are ones to focus on. However, with the UK’s hybrid and electric car parc continuing to grow, and with more models from Chinese brands reaching MOT age, understanding which are the most reliable EVs will likely continue to change.
