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Volkswagen T-Roc vs Kia Stonic: which is more reliable?

The Volkswagen T-Roc does better at the MOT, with a score of 106 against 103 for the Kia Stonic, comparing each with cars of the same age. Based on 100,016 real MOT tests in 2024.

Volkswagen T-Roc

106Above average
MOT tests74,366

Kia Stonic

103Above average
MOT tests25,650

By age

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

Age at testVolkswagen T-RocKia Stonic
3–5 years
106Above average
103Above average
6–9 years
108Well above average
104Above average
10–14 years––
15+ years––

Year by year

Share that passed first time, same registration year.

YearVolkswagen T-RocKia Stonic
202191.8%91.9%
202091.9%89.3%
201990.7%86.4%
201889.2%85.6%

Problem areas

Failure items per 100 tests.

AreaVolkswagen T-RocKia Stonic
Tyres4.42.9
Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.84.7
Brakes1.83.9
Lights & electrics1.42.5
Emissions & leaks0.50.6
Suspension0.20.5
Seat belts & airbags0.60.1
Steering0.00.3

Volkswagen T-Roc: top failures

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.5%
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%

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%

Questions

Which is more reliable, the Volkswagen T-Roc or the Kia Stonic?

The Volkswagen T-Roc does better at the MOT, with a score of 106 against 103 for the Kia Stonic, comparing each with cars of the same age.

Which years of the Volkswagen T-Roc and Kia Stonic can be compared?

Both were tested for 4 registration years (2018–2021). The Volkswagen T-Roc had the higher pass rate in 3 of them and the Kia Stonic in 1.

What fails most on each?

Volkswagen T-Roc: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Kia Stonic: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick.