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Ford Kuga vs Skoda Karoq: which is more reliable?

The Ford Kuga and Skoda Karoq are very close at the MOT: scores of 103 and 105. Pick on the condition and history of the actual car. Based on 337,837 real MOT tests in 2024.

Ford Kuga

103Above average
MOT tests285,773

Skoda Karoq

105Above average
MOT tests52,064

By age

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

Age at testFord KugaSkoda Karoq
3–5 years
102About average
104Above average
6–9 years
104Above average
108Above average
10–14 years
103Above average
–
15+ years
102Above average
–

Year by year

Share that passed first time, same registration year.

YearFord KugaSkoda Karoq
202190.3%89.2%
202089.7%89.5%
201985.3%90.0%
201884.6%88.9%

Problem areas

Failure items per 100 tests.

AreaFord KugaSkoda Karoq
Lights & electrics9.32.4
Tyres6.34.7
Brakes6.22.0
Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.21.2
Suspension3.21.7
Emissions & leaks2.00.4
Body & chassis1.70.1
Steering0.90.1

Ford Kuga: top failures

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
  2. Position lamp: not working2.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.1%

Skoda Karoq: top failures

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.9%
  5. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%

Questions

Which is more reliable, the Ford Kuga or the Skoda Karoq?

The Ford Kuga and Skoda Karoq are very close at the MOT: scores of 103 and 105. Pick on the condition and history of the actual car.

Which years of the Ford Kuga and Skoda Karoq can be compared?

Both were tested for 4 registration years (2018–2021). The Ford Kuga had the higher pass rate in 2 of them and the Skoda Karoq in 2.

What fails most on each?

Ford Kuga: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; position lamp: not working. Skoda Karoq: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick.