Ford Kuga reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 396,113 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 396,113 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 86% of Ford Kuga cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time — in line with the 85% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in visibility.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Kuga tends to fail
Share of Ford Kuga cars aged 4 to 7 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on visibility. Holds up better than average on suspension, steering, body & structure.
Common questions
Is the Ford Kuga reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Ford Kuga is about average for its age: 86% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. Give visibility a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Ford Kuga?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Ford Kuga in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 86%; 8 to 12 years, 77%; and 13 years and older, 62%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Ford Kuga MOT?
For Ford Kuga cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are steering (4% of tests vs 2.3% fleet).