Comparison · small SUVs

Peugeot 2008 vs Kia Stonic: which is more reliable?

The Kia Stonic does better at the MOT, with a score of 103 against 92 for the Peugeot 2008, comparing each with cars of the same age. Based on 149,208 real MOT tests in 2024.

Peugeot 2008

92Below average
MOT tests123,558

Kia Stonic

103Above average
MOT tests25,650

By age

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

Age at testPeugeot 2008Kia Stonic
3–5 years
98About average
103Above average
6–9 years
90Well below average
104Above 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 2008Kia Stonic
202186.0%91.9%
202084.8%89.3%
201983.4%86.4%
201877.3%85.6%
201771.9%84.5%

Problem areas

Failure items per 100 tests.

AreaPeugeot 2008Kia Stonic
Lights & electrics12.22.5
Brakes5.53.9
Body & chassis9.00.2
Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.04.7
Tyres5.22.9
Suspension4.50.5
Emissions & leaks3.40.6
Steering0.60.3

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%

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 Peugeot 2008 or the Kia Stonic?

The Kia Stonic does better at the MOT, with a score of 103 against 92 for the Peugeot 2008, comparing each with cars of the same age.

Which years of the Peugeot 2008 and Kia Stonic 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 Kia Stonic 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. Kia Stonic: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick.