Ford Kuga St-Line X Edition Ecoblue
From 3,218 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Kuga St-Line X Edition Ecoblues fare better: 2022 models pass at 94.3% vs 92% for 2021.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 46 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 | 46 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 39 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 31 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 29 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 18 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 10 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 7 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 7 |
| emissions test unable to be completed | 6 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 6 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 94.3% | a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
| 2021 | 92% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 91.2% | windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Kuga St-Line X Edition Ecoblues tested had between 18,545 and 34,011 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 22,684 median miles, the Kuga St-Line X Edition Ecoblue has 0.035 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 Edition Ecoblue MOT pass rate?
The Ford Kuga St-Line X Edition Ecoblue has a 92% MOT pass rate based on 3,218 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Kuga St-Line X Edition Ecoblue?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Kuga St-Line X Edition Ecoblue is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 46 failures. Other common issues include windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Kuga St-Line X Edition Ecoblue at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Kuga St-Line X Edition Ecoblue is 22,684 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 18,545 and 34,011 miles.
Buying a used Kuga St-Line X Edition Ecoblue?
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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