Ford Kuga St-Ln X First Ed Phev Cvt
From 1,204 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Kuga St-Ln X First Ed Phev Cvts fare better: 2021 models pass at 96.5% vs 94.2% for 2020.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged and windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 21 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 | 21 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 9 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 6 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 5 |
| a headlamp cleaning device inoperative in the case of led or gas discharge systems (hid) | 3 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 2 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 1 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 96.5% | a tyre seriously damaged, a body panel or body component damaged or corroded and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted, or insecure |
| 2020 | 94.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Kuga St-Ln X First Ed Phev Cvts tested had between 22,199 and 37,322 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 26,515 median miles, the Kuga St-Ln X First Ed Phev Cvt has 0.021 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-Ln X First Ed Phev Cvt MOT pass rate?
The Ford Kuga St-Ln X First Ed Phev Cvt has a 94.5% MOT pass rate based on 1,204 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Kuga St-Ln X First Ed Phev Cvt?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Kuga St-Ln X First Ed Phev Cvt is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 21 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Kuga St-Ln X First Ed Phev Cvt at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Kuga St-Ln X First Ed Phev Cvt is 26,515 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 22,199 and 37,322 miles.
Buying a used Kuga St-Ln X First Ed 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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