Comparison · family SUVs

Hyundai Tucson vs Skoda Karoq: which is more reliable?

The Skoda Karoq does better at the MOT, with a score of 105 against 101 for the Hyundai Tucson, comparing each with cars of the same age. Based on 187,158 real MOT tests in 2024.

Hyundai Tucson

101About average
MOT tests135,094

Skoda Karoq

105Above average
MOT tests52,064

By age

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

Age at testHyundai TucsonSkoda Karoq
3–5 years
100About average
104Above average
6–9 years
102About average
108Above average
10–14 years––
15+ years
94Below average
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Year by year

Share that passed first time, same registration year.

YearHyundai TucsonSkoda Karoq
202187.7%89.2%
202084.3%89.5%
201985.0%90.0%
201883.6%88.9%

Problem areas

Failure items per 100 tests.

AreaHyundai TucsonSkoda Karoq
Brakes8.62.0
Tyres5.14.7
Lights & electrics3.62.4
Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.51.2
Suspension2.21.7
Emissions & leaks1.70.4
Steering0.80.1
Body & chassis0.80.1

Hyundai Tucson: top failures

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.8%
  6. Parking brake control - lever: has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment0.6%

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 Hyundai Tucson or the Skoda Karoq?

The Skoda Karoq does better at the MOT, with a score of 105 against 101 for the Hyundai Tucson, comparing each with cars of the same age.

Which years of the Hyundai Tucson and Skoda Karoq can be compared?

Both were tested for 4 registration years (2018–2021). The Hyundai Tucson had the higher pass rate in 0 of them and the Skoda Karoq in 4.

What fails most on each?

Hyundai Tucson: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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.