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Kia Stonic vs Skoda Kamiq: which is more reliable?

The Kia Stonic and Skoda Kamiq are very close at the MOT: scores of 103 and 102. Pick on the condition and history of the actual car. Based on 41,043 real MOT tests in 2024.

Kia Stonic

103Above average
MOT tests25,650

Skoda Kamiq

102Above average
MOT tests15,393

By age

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

Age at testKia StonicSkoda Kamiq
3–5 years
103Above average
102Above average
6–9 years
104Above average
–
10–14 years––
15+ years––

Year by year

Share that passed first time, same registration year.

YearKia StonicSkoda Kamiq
202191.9%88.4%
202089.3%89.6%
201986.4%89.3%

Problem areas

Failure items per 100 tests.

AreaKia StonicSkoda Kamiq
Brakes3.96.2
Tyres2.93.7
Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.71.1
Lights & electrics2.52.4
Emissions & leaks0.60.4
Suspension0.50.1
Seat belts & airbags0.10.4
Steering0.30.0

Kia Stonic: top failures

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.7%
  5. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.4%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.4%

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 Kia Stonic or the Skoda Kamiq?

The Kia Stonic and Skoda Kamiq are very close at the MOT: scores of 103 and 102. Pick on the condition and history of the actual car.

Which years of the Kia Stonic and Skoda Kamiq can be compared?

Both were tested for 3 registration years (2019–2021). The Kia Stonic had the higher pass rate in 1 of them and the Skoda Kamiq in 2.

What fails most on each?

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