Comparison · small SUVs

Peugeot 2008 vs Hyundai Kona: which is more reliable?

The Hyundai Kona does better at the MOT, with a score of 101 against 92 for the Peugeot 2008, comparing each with cars of the same age. Based on 167,572 real MOT tests in 2024.

Peugeot 2008

92Below average
MOT tests123,558

Hyundai Kona

101About average
MOT tests44,014

By age

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

Age at testPeugeot 2008Hyundai Kona
3–5 years
98About average
100About average
6–9 years
90Well below average
106Above average
10–14 years
87Well below average
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15+ years––

Year by year

Share that passed first time, same registration year.

YearPeugeot 2008Hyundai Kona
202186.0%87.1%
202084.8%87.0%
201983.4%86.7%
201877.3%87.0%
201771.9%88.0%

Problem areas

Failure items per 100 tests.

AreaPeugeot 2008Hyundai Kona
Lights & electrics12.23.2
Tyres5.25.8
Body & chassis9.00.2
Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.03.9
Brakes5.52.4
Suspension4.50.6
Emissions & leaks3.40.4
Steering0.60.1

Peugeot 2008: top failures

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.1%
  2. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.3%
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.0%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%

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 Peugeot 2008 or the Hyundai Kona?

The Hyundai Kona does better at the MOT, with a score of 101 against 92 for the Peugeot 2008, comparing each with cars of the same age.

Which years of the Peugeot 2008 and Hyundai Kona can be compared?

Both were tested for 5 registration years (2017–2021). The Peugeot 2008 had the higher pass rate in 0 of them and the Hyundai Kona in 5.

What fails most on each?

Peugeot 2008: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. 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.