Comparison · small SUVs

Nissan Juke vs Skoda Kamiq: which is more reliable?

The Skoda Kamiq does better at the MOT, with a score of 102 against 93 for the Nissan Juke, comparing each with cars of the same age. Based on 316,476 real MOT tests in 2024.

Nissan Juke

93Below average
MOT tests301,083

Skoda Kamiq

102Above average
MOT tests15,393

By age

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

Age at testNissan JukeSkoda Kamiq
3–5 years
101About average
102Above average
6–9 years
96Below average
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10–14 years
85Well below average
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15+ years––

Year by year

Share that passed first time, same registration year.

YearNissan JukeSkoda Kamiq
202190.7%88.4%
202086.1%89.6%
201984.0%89.3%

Problem areas

Failure items per 100 tests.

AreaNissan JukeSkoda Kamiq
Brakes9.06.2
Suspension14.40.1
Lights & electrics8.02.4
Tyres6.53.7
Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.21.1
Steering5.80.0
Emissions & leaks3.30.4
Body & chassis2.60.1

Nissan Juke: top failures

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn7.1%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.8%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.2%

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 Nissan Juke or the Skoda Kamiq?

The Skoda Kamiq does better at the MOT, with a score of 102 against 93 for the Nissan Juke, comparing each with cars of the same age.

Which years of the Nissan Juke and Skoda Kamiq can be compared?

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

What fails most on each?

Nissan Juke: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. 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.