It was compiled by the German publication Auto Bild together with the German Technical Inspection Association (TUV). The list includes cars that cost up to 4 thousand euros on the local market. According to researchers, this is exactly the amount that Germans are willing to spend on buying a used car aged 6 to 10 years.
10. Skoda Fabia 2nd generation (2007-2014)
Car rating – 17.7. Among the problems – injector.
9. Opel Corsa 4th generation (2006-2014)
Car rating – 17.2. There can be problems with electronics and wheel bearings.
8. Hyundai Getz (2002-2011)
Car rating – 17.2. Clutch and brake hose failures are common. Prone to body corrosion.
7. Mitsubishi Colt (2002-2012)
Car rating – 17. The main problem is frequently burning out bulbs in headlights.
6. Ford Fiesta 6th generation (2002-2009)
Car rating – 16.9. Diesel versions from 2008 are not particularly reliable.
5. Honda Jazz 1st generation (2001-2008)
Car rating – 16.2. Expensive and not the most reliable CVT, "weak" brake discs, there can be problems with the fuel pump.
4. Opel Agila 1st generation (2000-2007)
Car rating – 16.2. Not the best door seals, frequently failing fuel level and oil pressure sensors.
3. Ford Fusion 1st generation (2002-2012)
Car rating - 14.7. The car is prone to excessive oil consumption and has problems with the control electronics of the Durashift "automatic".
2. Toyota Yaris 2nd generation (2005-2011)
Car rating – 13.6. There are problems with the brake system, ignition lock and starter.
1. Mazda2 3rd generation (2007-2014)
Car rating – 11.2. Among the problems – quite frequent failures of wheel bearings and steering rod elements during active driving.
