Ford Kuga St-Line Phev Cvt
From 3,176 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Kuga St-Line Phev Cvts fare better: 2022 models pass at 97.9% vs 91.9% for 2021.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 48 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 48 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 44 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 19 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 19 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 14 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 13 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 8 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 6 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 6 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 6 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 97.9% | windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2021 | 91.9% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 93.8% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Kuga St-Line Phev Cvts tested had between 14,461 and 28,830 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 22,501 median miles, the Kuga St-Line Phev Cvt has 0.034 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Ford models
| Ford Fiesta | 72.9% |
| Ford Focus | 74.7% |
| Ford Transit | 70.4% |
| Ford Kuga | 82.2% |
| Ford Mondeo | 73.8% |
Common questions
What is the Ford Kuga St-Line Phev Cvt MOT pass rate?
The Ford Kuga St-Line Phev Cvt has a 92.4% MOT pass rate based on 3,176 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Kuga St-Line Phev Cvt?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Kuga St-Line Phev Cvt is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 48 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Kuga St-Line Phev Cvt at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Kuga St-Line Phev Cvt is 22,501 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 14,461 and 28,830 miles.
Buying a used Kuga St-Line Phev Cvt?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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