High-confidence used car comparison
Nissan Qashqai vs Ford Kuga: reliability and MOT problems
Ford Kuga has the lower MOT failure rate in this comparison: 14.0% versus 20.0% for the Nissan Qashqai, based on 982,397 combined UK MOT tests. A difference of 6.1% is useful as a signal, but the exact car's MOT history and repair evidence still matter most.
Statistics are built from DVSA MOT tests carried out in calendar year 2023, plus official recall records and MOT fault wording data. Report index generated 2026-05-09.
| Model | MOT failure rate | Tests | Vehicles | Median tested mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Qashqai | 20.0% | 683,919 tests | 529,012 vehicles | 66,619 miles |
| Ford Kuga | 14.0% | 298,478 tests | 246,407 vehicles | 55,592 miles |
Best starting point
Ford Kuga has the lower recorded MOT failure rate in this pair.
Check before buying
Open both model reports and compare repeat advisories, mileage-band failure rates, recalls, tyres, brakes, suspension, warning lights, and corrosion history.
Open the Nissan Qashqai report or open the Ford Kuga report.