Comparison · small SUVs

Ford Ecosport vs Skoda Kamiq: which is more reliable?

The Skoda Kamiq does better at the MOT, with a score of 102 against 96 for the Ford Ecosport, comparing each with cars of the same age. Based on 117,631 real MOT tests in 2024.

Ford Ecosport

96Below average
MOT tests102,238

Skoda Kamiq

102Above average
MOT tests15,393

By age

MOT Rank score for each age group (100 = an average car that age).

Age at testFord EcosportSkoda Kamiq
3–5 years
99About average
102Above average
6–9 years
94Below average
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10–14 years
94Below average
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15+ years––

Year by year

Share that passed first time, same registration year.

YearFord EcosportSkoda Kamiq
202184.3%88.4%
202086.1%89.6%
201984.1%89.3%

Problem areas

Failure items per 100 tests.

AreaFord EcosportSkoda Kamiq
Lights & electrics12.82.4
Brakes6.56.2
Tyres5.73.7
Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.41.1
Emissions & leaks2.60.4
Body & chassis1.70.1
Suspension1.50.1
Steering1.10.0

Ford Ecosport: top failures

  1. Stop lamp: not working5.0%
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.9%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.6%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.9%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases0.9%

Skoda Kamiq: top failures

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  3. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.2%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively fluctuating1.1%
  5. Headlamp aim: too low0.9%
  6. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened0.7%

Questions

Which is more reliable, the Ford Ecosport or the Skoda Kamiq?

The Skoda Kamiq does better at the MOT, with a score of 102 against 96 for the Ford Ecosport, comparing each with cars of the same age.

Which years of the Ford Ecosport and Skoda Kamiq can be compared?

Both were tested for 3 registration years (2019–2021). The Ford Ecosport had the higher pass rate in 0 of them and the Skoda Kamiq in 3.

What fails most on each?

Ford Ecosport: stop lamp: not working; headlamp: not working on dipped beam. Skoda Kamiq: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords.