Ford Kuga Vignale Ecoblue 4X4 Auto
From 688 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 17 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 | 17 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 6 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 4 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 2 |
| emissions test unable to be completed | 2 |
| a wheel badly distorted or wear between wheel and hub at spigot mounting | 1 |
| wiper blade defective | 1 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 1 |
| a 13 pin trailer socket not functioning correctly | 1 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 93.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2020 | 90.9% | a tyre seriously damaged, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
Typical mileage
Half of all Kuga Vignale Ecoblue 4X4 Autos tested had between 15,057 and 25,415 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 19,337 median miles, the Kuga Vignale Ecoblue 4X4 Auto has 0.044 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 Vignale Ecoblue 4X4 Auto MOT pass rate?
The Ford Kuga Vignale Ecoblue 4X4 Auto has a 91.4% MOT pass rate based on 688 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Kuga Vignale Ecoblue 4X4 Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Kuga Vignale Ecoblue 4X4 Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 17 failures. Other common issues include engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Kuga Vignale Ecoblue 4X4 Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Kuga Vignale Ecoblue 4X4 Auto is 19,337 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 15,057 and 25,415 miles.
Buying a used Kuga Vignale Ecoblue 4X4 Auto?
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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