Ford Kuga vs Honda Cr-V
On MOT-testable defects, the Ford Kuga (fail rate 13.9%) performed better than the Honda Cr-V (17.0%) across comparable years. The biggest divergence was suspension, where the Cr-V recorded failures more often.
13.9%
Kuga fail rate
17.0%
Cr-V fail rate
3.07pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | Ford Kuga | Honda Cr-V |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 1,435,440 | 1,189,540 |
| Pass rate | 86.1% | 83.0% |
| Fail rate | 13.9% | 17.0% |
Where they differ
| Category | Kuga | Cr-V |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 2.7% | 7.5% |
| Lighting & signalling | 6.5% | 10.0% |
| Tyres | 4.9% | 4.1% |
| Brakes | 4.0% | 4.4% |
| Visibility | 3.8% | 3.8% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.