Ford Kuga St-Line X Ecoblue 4X4 A
From 661 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 12 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 | 12 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 7 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 6 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 4 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 3 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 3 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 2 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 2 |
| wiper blade defective | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 15.9% of Kuga St-Line X Ecoblue 4X4 A failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 56.8% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £95.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 88% | a tyre seriously damaged, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
Typical mileage
Half of all Kuga St-Line X Ecoblue 4X4 As tested had between 14,146 and 29,532 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 22,094 median miles, the Kuga St-Line X Ecoblue 4X4 A has 0.053 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 X Ecoblue 4X4 A MOT pass rate?
The Ford Kuga St-Line X Ecoblue 4X4 A has a 88.4% MOT pass rate based on 661 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Kuga St-Line X Ecoblue 4X4 A?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Kuga St-Line X Ecoblue 4X4 A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 12 failures. Other common issues include engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Kuga St-Line X Ecoblue 4X4 A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Kuga St-Line X Ecoblue 4X4 A is 22,094 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 14,146 and 29,532 miles.
Buying a used Kuga St-Line X Ecoblue 4X4 A?
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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