Ford Mondeo vs Skoda Superb
On MOT-testable defects, the Skoda Superb (fail rate 15.7%) performed better than the Ford Mondeo (22.0%) across comparable years. The biggest divergence was lighting & signalling, where the Mondeo recorded failures more often.
22.0%
Mondeo fail rate
15.7%
Superb fail rate
6.32pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | Ford Mondeo | Skoda Superb |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 1,331,240 | 339,255 |
| Pass rate | 78.0% | 84.3% |
| Fail rate | 22.0% | 15.7% |
Where they differ
| Category | Mondeo | Superb |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting & signalling | 11.4% | 5.0% |
| Brakes | 6.9% | 3.1% |
| Body, structure & corrosion | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| Suspension | 8.6% | 6.5% |
| Emissions & environmental | 0.0% | 1.7% |
| Tyres | 6.9% | 6.3% |
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.