Comparison · small SUVs

Hyundai Kona vs Skoda Kamiq: which is more reliable?

The Hyundai Kona and Skoda Kamiq are very close at the MOT: scores of 101 and 102. Pick on the condition and history of the actual car. Based on 59,407 real MOT tests in 2024.

Hyundai Kona

101About average
MOT tests44,014

Skoda Kamiq

102Above average
MOT tests15,393

By age

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

Age at testHyundai KonaSkoda Kamiq
3–5 years
100About average
102Above average
6–9 years
106Above average
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10–14 years––
15+ years––

Year by year

Share that passed first time, same registration year.

YearHyundai KonaSkoda Kamiq
202187.1%88.4%
202087.0%89.6%
201986.7%89.3%

Problem areas

Failure items per 100 tests.

AreaHyundai KonaSkoda Kamiq
Tyres5.83.7
Brakes2.46.2
Lights & electrics3.22.4
Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.91.1
Emissions & leaks0.40.4
Suspension0.60.1
Seat belts & airbags0.10.4
Body & chassis0.20.1

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%

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 Hyundai Kona or the Skoda Kamiq?

The Hyundai Kona and Skoda Kamiq are very close at the MOT: scores of 101 and 102. Pick on the condition and history of the actual car.

Which years of the Hyundai Kona and Skoda Kamiq can be compared?

Both were tested for 3 registration years (2019–2021). The Hyundai Kona had the higher pass rate in 0 of them and the Skoda Kamiq in 3.

What fails most on each?

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. 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.