Comparison · small SUVs

Ford Puma vs Hyundai Kona: which is more reliable?

The Ford Puma does better at the MOT, with a score of 105 against 101 for the Hyundai Kona, comparing each with cars of the same age. Based on 100,474 real MOT tests in 2024.

Ford Puma

105Above average
MOT tests56,460

Hyundai Kona

101About average
MOT tests44,014

By age

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

Age at testFord PumaHyundai Kona
3–5 years
105Above average
100About average
6–9 years–
106Above average
10–14 years––
15+ years
101About average
–

Year by year

Share that passed first time, same registration year.

YearFord PumaHyundai Kona
202192.1%87.1%
202091.7%87.0%
201992.4%86.7%

Problem areas

Failure items per 100 tests.

AreaFord PumaHyundai Kona
Tyres3.25.8
Lights & electrics2.53.2
Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.83.9
Brakes2.32.4
Suspension1.20.6
Emissions & leaks0.90.4
Body & chassis0.60.2
Seat belts & airbags0.50.1

Ford Puma: top failures

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  2. Headlamp aim: too high0.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
  4. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.6%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.4%

Hyundai Kona: top failures

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
  4. Headlamp aim: too high1.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%

Questions

Which is more reliable, the Ford Puma or the Hyundai Kona?

The Ford Puma does better at the MOT, with a score of 105 against 101 for the Hyundai Kona, comparing each with cars of the same age.

Which years of the Ford Puma and Hyundai Kona can be compared?

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

What fails most on each?

Ford Puma: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; headlamp aim: too high. Hyundai Kona: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords.