Ford Kuga vs Nissan Qashqai
On MOT-testable defects, the Ford Kuga (fail rate 13.9%) performed better than the Nissan Qashqai (20.5%) across comparable years. The biggest divergence was suspension, where the Qashqai recorded failures more often.
13.9%
Kuga fail rate
20.5%
Qashqai fail rate
6.58pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | Ford Kuga | Nissan Qashqai |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 1,435,440 | 3,280,339 |
| Pass rate | 86.1% | 79.5% |
| Fail rate | 13.9% | 20.5% |
Where they differ
| Category | Kuga | Qashqai |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 2.7% | 9.7% |
| Steering | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| Visibility | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| Brakes | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| Lighting & signalling | 6.5% | 8.0% |
| Tyres | 4.9% | 4.5% |
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.