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Ford Puma vs Kia Stonic: which is more reliable?

The Ford Puma and Kia Stonic are very close at the MOT: scores of 105 and 103. Pick on the condition and history of the actual car. Based on 82,110 real MOT tests in 2024.

Ford Puma

105Above average
MOT tests56,460

Kia Stonic

103Above average
MOT tests25,650

By age

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

Age at testFord PumaKia Stonic
3–5 years
105Above average
103Above average
6–9 years–
104Above average
10–14 years––
15+ years
101About average
–

Year by year

Share that passed first time, same registration year.

YearFord PumaKia Stonic
202192.1%91.9%
202091.7%89.3%
201992.4%86.4%

Problem areas

Failure items per 100 tests.

AreaFord PumaKia Stonic
Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.84.7
Brakes2.33.9
Tyres3.22.9
Lights & electrics2.52.5
Suspension1.20.5
Emissions & leaks0.90.6
Body & chassis0.60.2
Seat belts & airbags0.50.1

Ford Puma: top failures

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  2. Headlamp aim: too high0.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
  4. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.6%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.4%

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 Ford Puma or the Kia Stonic?

The Ford Puma and Kia Stonic are very close at the MOT: scores of 105 and 103. Pick on the condition and history of the actual car.

Which years of the Ford Puma and Kia Stonic can be compared?

Both were tested for 3 registration years (2019–2021). The Ford Puma had the higher pass rate in 3 of them and the Kia Stonic in 0.

What fails most on each?

Ford Puma: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; headlamp aim: too high. Kia Stonic: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick.