Ford Kuga vs Peugeot 3008
The Ford Kuga has the better MOT record of the two — 13.4% fail rate versus 18.5% for the Peugeot 3008 across comparable years. The biggest single difference is suspension, where the 3008 records failures noticeably more often.
13.4%
Kuga fail rate
18.5%
3008 fail rate
5.09pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | Ford Kuga | Peugeot 3008 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 1,552,677 | 783,669 |
| Pass rate | 86.6% | 81.5% |
| Fail rate | 13.4% | 18.5% |
Where they differ
| Category | Kuga | 3008 |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 2.5% | 6.8% |
| Lighting & signalling | 6.2% | 9.5% |
| Brakes | 3.8% | 5.2% |
| Tyres | 4.8% | 5.5% |
| Visibility | 3.6% | 3.1% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.