Comparison · family SUVs

Peugeot 3008 vs Skoda Karoq: which is more reliable?

The Skoda Karoq does better at the MOT, with a score of 105 against 92 for the Peugeot 3008, comparing each with cars of the same age. Based on 191,665 real MOT tests in 2024.

Peugeot 3008

92Below average
MOT tests139,601

Skoda Karoq

105Above average
MOT tests52,064

By age

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

Age at testPeugeot 3008Skoda Karoq
3–5 years
100About average
104Above average
6–9 years
94Below average
108Above average
10–14 years
83Well below average
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15+ years
74Well below average
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Year by year

Share that passed first time, same registration year.

YearPeugeot 3008Skoda Karoq
202188.3%89.2%
202088.2%89.5%
201984.1%90.0%
201880.3%88.9%

Problem areas

Failure items per 100 tests.

AreaPeugeot 3008Skoda Karoq
Lights & electrics15.32.4
Tyres7.64.7
Suspension10.41.7
Brakes9.12.0
Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.11.2
Body & chassis4.30.1
Emissions & leaks2.10.4
Steering2.50.1

Peugeot 3008: top failures

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.1%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9%
  5. Stop lamp: not working2.1%
  6. Position lamp: not working1.6%

Skoda Karoq: top failures

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.9%
  5. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%

Questions

Which is more reliable, the Peugeot 3008 or the Skoda Karoq?

The Skoda Karoq does better at the MOT, with a score of 105 against 92 for the Peugeot 3008, comparing each with cars of the same age.

Which years of the Peugeot 3008 and Skoda Karoq can be compared?

Both were tested for 4 registration years (2018–2021). The Peugeot 3008 had the higher pass rate in 0 of them and the Skoda Karoq in 4.

What fails most on each?

Peugeot 3008: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; coil spring: fractured or broken. Skoda Karoq: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick.