Comparison · small SUVs

Ford Puma vs Skoda Kamiq: which is more reliable?

The Ford Puma does better at the MOT, with a score of 105 against 102 for the Skoda Kamiq, comparing each with cars of the same age. Based on 71,853 real MOT tests in 2024.

Ford Puma

105Above average
MOT tests56,460

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 PumaSkoda Kamiq
3–5 years
105Above average
102Above average
6–9 years––
10–14 years––
15+ years
101About average
–

Year by year

Share that passed first time, same registration year.

YearFord PumaSkoda Kamiq
202192.1%88.4%
202091.7%89.6%
201992.4%89.3%

Problem areas

Failure items per 100 tests.

AreaFord PumaSkoda Kamiq
Brakes2.36.2
Tyres3.23.7
Lights & electrics2.52.4
Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.81.1
Emissions & leaks0.90.4
Suspension1.20.1
Seat belts & airbags0.50.4
Body & chassis0.60.1

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%

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 Puma or the Skoda Kamiq?

The Ford Puma does better at the MOT, with a score of 105 against 102 for the Skoda Kamiq, comparing each with cars of the same age.

Which years of the Ford Puma and Skoda Kamiq 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 Skoda Kamiq 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. 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.