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Toyota C-HR vs Skoda Kamiq: which is more reliable?

The Toyota C-HR and Skoda Kamiq are very close at the MOT: scores of 102 and 102. Pick on the condition and history of the actual car. Based on 99,860 real MOT tests in 2024.

Toyota C-HR

102About average
MOT tests84,467

Skoda Kamiq

102Above average
MOT tests15,393

By age

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

Age at testToyota C-HRSkoda Kamiq
3–5 years
102Above average
102Above average
6–9 years
101About average
–
10–14 years––
15+ years––

Year by year

Share that passed first time, same registration year.

YearToyota C-HRSkoda Kamiq
202191.1%88.4%
202088.2%89.6%
201985.3%89.3%

Problem areas

Failure items per 100 tests.

AreaToyota C-HRSkoda Kamiq
Lights & electrics6.52.4
Tyres4.23.7
Brakes1.66.2
Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.91.1
Suspension0.50.1
Seat belts & airbags0.10.4
Emissions & leaks0.00.4
Number plates & VIN0.20.1

Toyota C-HR: top failures

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.8%
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
  6. Headlamp: not working on main beam0.8%

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 Toyota C-HR or the Skoda Kamiq?

The Toyota C-HR and Skoda Kamiq are very close at the MOT: scores of 102 and 102. Pick on the condition and history of the actual car.

Which years of the Toyota C-HR and Skoda Kamiq can be compared?

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

What fails most on each?

Toyota C-HR: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; headlamp: not working on dipped beam. 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.