Comparison · family SUVs

Ford Kuga vs Hyundai Tucson: which is more reliable?

The Ford Kuga does better at the MOT, with a score of 103 against 101 for the Hyundai Tucson, comparing each with cars of the same age. Based on 420,867 real MOT tests in 2024.

Ford Kuga

103Above average
MOT tests285,773

Hyundai Tucson

101About average
MOT tests135,094

By age

MOT Rank score for each age group (100 = an average car that age).

Age at testFord KugaHyundai Tucson
3–5 years
102About average
100About average
6–9 years
104Above average
102About average
10–14 years
103Above average
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15+ years
102Above average
94Below average

Year by year

Share that passed first time, same registration year.

YearFord KugaHyundai Tucson
202190.3%87.7%
202089.7%84.3%
201985.3%85.0%
201884.6%83.6%
201783.9%80.5%
201680.2%79.4%
201576.7%75.5%
201059.2%59.2%
200959.7%57.1%
200858.7%55.6%

Problem areas

Failure items per 100 tests.

AreaFord KugaHyundai Tucson
Brakes6.28.6
Lights & electrics9.33.6
Tyres6.35.1
Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.24.5
Suspension3.22.2
Emissions & leaks2.01.7
Body & chassis1.70.8
Steering0.90.8

Ford Kuga: top failures

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
  2. Position lamp: not working2.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.1%

Hyundai Tucson: top failures

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.8%
  6. Parking brake control - lever: has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment0.6%

Questions

Which is more reliable, the Ford Kuga or the Hyundai Tucson?

The Ford Kuga does better at the MOT, with a score of 103 against 101 for the Hyundai Tucson, comparing each with cars of the same age.

Which years of the Ford Kuga and Hyundai Tucson can be compared?

Both were tested for 10 registration years (2008–2021). The Ford Kuga had the higher pass rate in 10 of them and the Hyundai Tucson in 0.

What fails most on each?

Ford Kuga: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; position lamp: not working. Hyundai Tucson: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively.