Comparison · small SUVs

Renault Captur vs Ford Puma: which is more reliable?

The Ford Puma does better at the MOT, with a score of 105 against 98 for the Renault Captur, comparing each with cars of the same age. Based on 208,217 real MOT tests in 2024.

Renault Captur

98About average
MOT tests151,757

Ford Puma

105Above average
MOT tests56,460

By age

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

Age at testRenault CapturFord Puma
3–5 years
102About average
105Above average
6–9 years
98About average
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10–14 years
92Below average
–
15+ years–
101About average

Year by year

Share that passed first time, same registration year.

YearRenault CapturFord Puma
202191.3%92.1%
202090.2%91.7%
201984.3%92.4%

Problem areas

Failure items per 100 tests.

AreaRenault CapturFord Puma
Suspension9.41.2
Tyres6.53.2
Brakes7.22.3
Lights & electrics6.32.5
Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.91.8
Body & chassis1.90.6
Emissions & leaks1.10.9
Seat belts & airbags0.30.5

Renault Captur: top failures

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.4%

Ford Puma: top failures

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  2. Headlamp aim: too high0.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
  4. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.6%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.4%

Questions

Which is more reliable, the Renault Captur or the Ford Puma?

The Ford Puma does better at the MOT, with a score of 105 against 98 for the Renault Captur, comparing each with cars of the same age.

Which years of the Renault Captur and Ford Puma can be compared?

Both were tested for 3 registration years (2019–2021). The Renault Captur had the higher pass rate in 0 of them and the Ford Puma in 3.

What fails most on each?

Renault Captur: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Ford Puma: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; headlamp aim: too high.