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Toyota C-HR vs Kia Stonic: which is more reliable?

The Toyota C-HR and Kia Stonic are very close at the MOT: scores of 102 and 103. Pick on the condition and history of the actual car. Based on 110,117 real MOT tests in 2024.

Toyota C-HR

102About average
MOT tests84,467

Kia Stonic

103Above average
MOT tests25,650

By age

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

Age at testToyota C-HRKia Stonic
3–5 years
102Above average
103Above average
6–9 years
101About average
104Above average
10–14 years––
15+ years––

Year by year

Share that passed first time, same registration year.

YearToyota C-HRKia Stonic
202191.1%91.9%
202088.2%89.3%
201985.3%86.4%
201881.9%85.6%
201782.3%84.5%

Problem areas

Failure items per 100 tests.

AreaToyota C-HRKia Stonic
Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.94.7
Lights & electrics6.52.5
Tyres4.22.9
Brakes1.63.9
Suspension0.50.5
Emissions & leaks0.00.6
Steering0.10.3
Number plates & VIN0.20.1

Toyota C-HR: top failures

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.8%
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
  6. Headlamp: not working on main beam0.8%

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 Toyota C-HR or the Kia Stonic?

The Toyota C-HR and Kia Stonic are very close at the MOT: scores of 102 and 103. Pick on the condition and history of the actual car.

Which years of the Toyota C-HR and Kia Stonic can be compared?

Both were tested for 5 registration years (2017–2021). The Toyota C-HR had the higher pass rate in 0 of them and the Kia Stonic in 5.

What fails most on each?

Toyota C-HR: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; headlamp: not working on dipped beam. Kia Stonic: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick.