Ford Kuga vs Kia Sportage
Both are small SUVs. First-time MOT failure at age 7, and what each one is known to fail on.
What each one fails on
MeasuredThe faults each records most at ages 6 to 9. Same figures as each full report.
Ford Kuga
A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively wornAdvisory6.2%
A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakageAdvisory3.4%
Fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road usersAdvisory3.2%
A suspension component excessively damaged or corrodedAdvisory2.4%
A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioningFail2.1%
A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakenedAdvisory1.7%
Kia Sportage
A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively wornAdvisory7.8%
Fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road usersAdvisory1.5%
Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirementFail1.4%
A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively wornFail1.2%
A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free playAdvisory1.1%
A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free playFail1.1%